NewsNewsEuropeElection rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon. 15 hrs agoEuropePutin begins biggest Russian military call-up in yearsRussia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.8 hrs agoEuropeScottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosionGrant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.10 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandLe Pen's right-wing European allies condemn court verdict as threat to democracyEuropean rightwingers have voiced support for the French far-right politician after she was banned from running for public office.20 hrs agoEuropeBody of fourth missing US soldier found in LithuaniaThe soldier was part of a team of four who disappeared a week ago while conducting military drills near the border with Belarus.8 hrs agoEuropePutin begins biggest Russian military call-up in yearsRussia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.8 hrs agoEuropeFrance's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le PenMarine Le Pen has said a "nuclear bomb" was used against her party to stop it getting into power. 7 hrs agoEuropeTourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.6 hrs agoEuropeScottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosionGrant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.10 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandLe Pen to appeal ban from running for public office, condemning 'political decision'The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.1 day agoEuropeFive Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in CyprusThe woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September 2023.1 day agoEuropeAt least five killed in explosion at Spanish mineFour others were injured in the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain.2 days agoEuropeIngebrigtsen's father just 'overly protective' as he denies abuseNorwegian athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen tells a court he "loves" his children and was just an "overly protective" father as he denies abuse allegations.1 day agoAthleticsRussia still 'working with US' after Trump says he is 'angry' with PutinIn its first response to Trump's criticism of Putin, the Kremlin tried to play down the tensions between the two leaders. 1 day agoWorldFeatures & AnalysisShock Le Pen verdict rocks French far rightThe far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray. 1 day agoEuropeThe Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.1 day agoGermany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for warRussian aggression and US isolationism push a once hesitant Germany to invest heavily in defence.2 days agoEuropeKinahan: The true story of Ireland's mafiaRevelations are made in a new BBC Northern Ireland four-part documentary series about the crime family.2 days agoEuropeThe Swedish city fined for missing an environmental targetGothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.2 days agoEuropeWatch/ListenWatch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after eruptingPeople are being evacuated as a volcano erupts in south-west Iceland, threatening a town.7 hrs agoEuropeRocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in NorwayThe Spectrum rocket's first test flight lasted 30 seconds but researchers say it will still provide useful data.2 days agoEurope'I want to see my kids walk the streets without hiding' - 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