Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave

Parisians have been seeking respite from the heat by taking a dip in the Canal St Martin.

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country, including the capital, for Monda,y as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels.

Why do people celebrate Bloomsday?

On one day in June the streets of Dublin come alive to celebrate Joyce's Ulysses

Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?

Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.

'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship

The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.

Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in France

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit

Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta

Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone

A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

'Time for a lie-in' after FTD Brothers finish Irish marathon challenge

Jordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin.

Watch: Brothers complete 33 marathons in 33 days

Jordan and Cian Adams finish their Irish marathon challenge at Merrion Square in Dublin city centre.

Blaze tears through Donegal warehouse

Almost 60 firefighters tackled the blaze at Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms, a family-run business in Donegal Town.

'Why was this young life taken away?': Protests after Dublin city death

Hundreds of people gathered to remember Yves Sakila, who died after an incident in Dublin city centre

Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.

Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

Watch: BBC at Kyiv block of flats hit by Russian drone strike

Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.

Why is the Princess of Wales in Italy this week?

The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.

Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'

People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline

The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.

BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.