NewsEuropeSpanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protestsSánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.10 hrs agoEuropeKyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visitFootage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.1 day agoEuropeSchool protests send shivers down French government's spineA movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.3 days agoEuropePutin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect KaliningradThe Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.4 days agoEurope'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisisMore than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.2 days agoEuropeRussia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital KyivThe strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.2 days agoEuropeFires lit on streets across France after student protests force hundreds of schools to closeRiot police are out in several cities, with justice minister Gerald Darmanin saying "we have gone from high-school student demonstrations to a public order disturbance".Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EUAmid global tumult, the two countries' alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war rowPresident Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water suppliesScientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.Features & AnalysisUkraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaignUkraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on UkraineA foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jailThe US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across ChannelThe government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.Czech Republic ready for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96The Czech Republic are returning to Wembley for a Nations League game with England, just over 30 years after their Euro '96 heartbreak there.Watch/ListenWatch: How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general electionA series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on FridayWhy are students protesting at schools in France?The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across FranceMore than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says. Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now?The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian droneThe BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.Latest updatesJust nowUS 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio saysThe US says it is monitoring the case of a lab technician who died at a plague research centre in Siberia.Just now28 mins agoSpain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap electionCalling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.28 mins ago3 hrs agoTeenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and policeThe prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.3 hrs ago5 hrs agoZelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black SeaThe vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.5 hrs ago10 hrs agoTwo men die in Channel crossing attempt off northern FranceTwo women were also rescued and taken to hospital with serious burns from the mixture of gasoline and seawater.10 hrs ago10 hrs agoSpanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protestsSánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.10 hrs ago11 hrs agoWatch: How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general electionA series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday11 hrs ago12 hrs agoTeachers in Republic of Ireland begin industrial actionThe teaching unions began work-to-rule action on Monday and there will be a full one-day strike on 14 October.12 hrs ago15 hrs agoFrance closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protestsLessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.15 hrs ago...
