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Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic14 minutes agoKatya AdlerEurope editorReporting fromNorthern Norway and SvalbardBBCAs soon as Magnus Mæland became mayor of a small town...

Spain holiday update as massive hotel strike spells chaos for British holidaymakers

A major hotel strike has been planned for the Balearic Islands in peak Summer, spelling chaos for British tourists. Workers in Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca are set to stage mass walkouts on June 6...

Erdogan denies bid to change Turkey's constitution means he'll run as president again

Erdogan denies bid to change Turkey's constitution means he'll run as president again12 hours agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorReutersTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denied he is trying...

Downton Abbey creator clashes with Prince William's team: 'No conscience!'

The creator of Downton Abbey has slammed the Duchy of Cornwall for taking over Dorchester after planning approval was granted for 100 homes. Lord Fellowes of West Stafford said the Dorset Council had...

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region2 days agoFrances MaoBBC NewsAt least three people have died in floods caused by heavy rainfall and storms which have battered southern France...

‘I had the perfect day out in a charming UK market town with an amusing name’

Penistone in South Yorkshire is the highest market town in the country - and it's that fact that its slightly unfortunate name stems from. Originally called Pengeston, then later Peningston, the name...

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region14 minutes agoFrances MaoBBC NewsGetty ImagesAt least three people have died in floods caused by heavy rainfall and storms which have battered...

Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote

Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote1 day agoAdam EastonBBC Warsaw correspondentReutersWarsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski won a narrow victory in Poland's presidential...

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency1 day agoSarah Rainsford, Paul Kirby & Olimpia ZagnatIn Bucharest and LondonAndrei Pungovschi/Getty ImagesThe liberal,...

Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania

Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania13 hours agoSarah RainsfordEastern Europe correspondentReporting fromBucharestEPA-EFE/ShutterstockImagine having a president called Nicky.That's...

Balearic Islands ban social media influencers amid ‘selfie tourism’ chaos

Authorities in Spain’s Balearic Islands have announced they will stop using social media influencers to promote their stunning destinations, warning that “selfie tourism” is wreaking havoc on...

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency1 hour agoSarah Rainsford, Paul Kirby & Olimpia ZagnatIn Bucharest and LondonAndrei Pungovschi/Getty ImagesThe liberal,...

Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll

Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll47 minutes agoAdam EastonBBC Warsaw correspondentReutersWarsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski won a narrow victory in Poland's...

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?2 hours agoSarah RainsfordEastern Europe correspondentReporting fromTeleorman County, RomaniaEPA-EFE/ShutterstockWhen Romania's...

Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge

Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge12 minutes agoJaroslav LukivBBC NewsAt least 22 people have been injured and three remain in a serious condition after a tall Mexican...