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All-powerful Putin renews oath in firm control of Russia Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power. Russia to hold nuclear drills following 'threats' from West Russia will hold tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to recent comments by France and the UK, the Kremlin said. Seven dead in attack on Russia's Belgorod region The governor of the border region says 35 people were also injured when a drone strike hit minibuses. Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive. Vienna goes wild for Beethoven masterpiece at 200 Austria's capital marks the bicentenary of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with a series of grand performances. Weary troops stuck on front line as Ukraine struggles to find manpower Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer. Man nailed to fence in 'sinister' attack in Northern Ireland The man in his 20s was found with a nail through each hand in the early hours of Sunday morning. The rise of Sweden's super rich Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history. French bakers beat longest baguette world record A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019. Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style. Teen admits to attacking German election candidate Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack. Rival Greek churches light skies in annual ‘rocket war’ In a tradition going back centuries, two rival churches fire at one another during Orthodox Easter Mass. Why France is finding vegan croissants hard to stomach The idea of butter-free patisseries appeals to some but horrifies dairy farmers and traditionalists. Kyiv can use British weapons inside Russia - Cameron UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron says it is up to Ukraine to decide how to use British arms. Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops. Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds. North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used. Eurovision 2024: Your guide to all 37 songs From novelty numbers to gothic witchcraft and rave throwbacks, this year's Eurovision has it all. Why European elections matter and how they work Some 400 million voters can take part in the 6-9 June vote across the EU's 27 countries. Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft. France's far right shows off star turn for EU elections Fabrice Leggeri is not without controversy, having resigned as head of the EU's border agency in 2022. Russia flaunts Western tanks captured in war in Ukraine The display seeks to energise Russians ahead of the country's victory day celebrations on 9 May. When are the Eurovision semi-finals and final? The 68th Eurovision Contest semi-finals and final are taking place in Malmo, Sweden in May 2024. 'I could not protect her': Dad mourns child killed in Channel Ahmed Alhashimi spoke to the BBC after daughter Sara died when the family tried to make it to the UK in a small boat last week. Rival Greek churches light skies in annual ‘rocket war’ In a tradition going back centuries, two rival churches fire at one another during Orthodox Easter Mass. Russians flock to see captured Western tanks The exhibition was on display in Moscow's Victory Park, it included British hardware given to Ukraine. Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle' hit in deadly Russian strike Five people are killed in an attack on a private university in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa. Watch: Sophie meets Zelensky on Kyiv visit The Duchess of Edinburgh is the first member of the Royal Family to visit Ukraine. BBC returns to beach where five migrants died Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday. Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice? From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee. BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia. BBC witnesses boarding of boat which left five dead The BBC's Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK. TV tower breaks in half after strike on Ukraine The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area. Watch: Facade of Copenhagen stock exchange collapses The historic 17th Century building in Denmark's capital was engulfed in flames on Tuesday. Copenhagen stock exchange engulfed by huge fire One of the Danish capital's most historic buildings has been engulfed in a raging fire. Watch: Georgia opposition leader punches MP during debate A scuffle erupted in Georgia's parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP. Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket.
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