Europe

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.

Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.

The conflict threatens the stability of the entire region, the EU's top diplomat says.

Mark Rutte's cabinet resigns after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.

Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass".

German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run.

French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies five days after crashing during stage seven of the Dakar Rally.

Both state and Church are responsible for an "appalling level of infant mortality", says Michael D Higgins.

A Scottish shellfish firm owner says he is on the brink of bankruptcy as EU customers desert his business.

An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.

Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.

Barcelona's first Brazilian striker left for Real Madrid, managed Iraq with Saddam Hussein's son and beat Pele to a goalscoring record.

Watch as Bayern Munich are knocked out of the German Cup by lower-league opposition after being stunned by second-tier Holstein Kiel in a penalty shootout.

The famous Lauberhorn ski event is cancelled after a spike in Covid-19 cases linked to one tourist.

Confiscated ham sandwiches, delayed Scottish salmon and other fallout from the new regime.

British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.

A BBC investigation finds women suffered life-changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.

From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice.

Spain's Interior Minister has said the country was facing "the most intense storm in the last 50 years".

Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way.