Europe
Ukrainian community marks second anniversary of Russia's invasion
Ukrainians and their supporters gathered in Wellington's Civic Square on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov who defected to Ukraine 'shot dead' in Spain
The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year.
People 'disappeared' after Julian Assange and Wikileaks blended hacking with journalism, court hears
A London court hears people living under authoritarian rules "disappeared' after Julia Assange blended hacking with reporting and published stolen classified documents.
Farmers from around the world, Jana Gäbert
Jana Gabert runs a dairy farm about 30 kilometres south of Berlin. She is among farmers around Europe who have taken to the streets in protest about increasing costs and regulation amid high… Audio
More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya
More than 60 migrants are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.
Iceland prepares to shield geothermal plant from risk of volcanic eruption
Authorities said they were preparing to construct a large dyke designed to divert lava flows around the Svartsengi geothermal power plant.
At least 21 dead as Venice tourist bus plunges from bridge
At least 21 people, including two children, have died after a bus crashed off a flyover near the Italian city of Venice and caught fire, officials say.
Distress call to BBC helps free suspected migrants stuck in truck
Six suspected migrants have been rescued from the back of a truck in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.
Panic in Karabakh as people fear ethnic cleansing
It took just 24 hours for Azerbaijan's military to force the surrender of an enclave that is home to 120,000 ethnic Armenians.
Migrant boat sinks in English Channel killing six people
The French coast guard said the vessel got into difficulty in the sea near Calais in the early hours of Saturday.
Dazzling ancient bronze sword found in Germany
German archaeologists are thrilled to have dug up a Bronze Age sword more than 3000 years old which is extraordinarily well preserved.
Europe: Turkey quake response in spotlight, Ukraine braces for
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn with the latest on the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria which has left at least 28,000 people dead. The majority of the deaths were in Turkey, where… Audio
'Forever chemicals' - what they are and why the EU might ban them
Five European countries on Tuesday called time on PFAS - also known as 'forever chemicals'.
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow: combat tanks to Ukraine
After a lot of pressure, the German government has authorised the delivery of German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine, both directly and via third countries. Chancellor Scholz had been criticised by… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Seamus joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure on Germany over supplying Ukraine with its advanced Leopard battle tank. France and Germany's leaders have met in attempt to turn the page on months of… Audio
Italy's most-wanted mafia boss arrested
Matteo Messina Denaro had been on the run for three decades.
Temperature records smashed across Europe
Temperatures for January have reached an all-time high in a number of nations across Europe.
The world ushers out 2022 and welcomes 2023
While some major cities around the world marked the New Year with a bang and festivities, celebrations were more muted in places with surges of Covid-19 or enmeshed in conflict.
EU strikes deal to boost carbon market, Europe's biggest climate policy
Negotiators reached a political deal on Sunday to overhaul the bloc's carbon market, cutting planet-heating emissions faster and imposing new CO2 costs on fuels used in road transport and buildings…
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
The EU has announced it will work with the International Criminal Court to set up a specialised court to investigate war crimes in Ukraine committed by Russia. And Justice Ministers from the G7 will… Audio