Starmer given Order of Freedom medal in final Ukraine trip as PM

Sir Keir Starmer has received Ukraine's Order of Freedom medal from President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Starmer visited Kyiv on his last international trip as prime minister.

Zelensky hailed the UK's relationship with Ukraine and thanked Starmer for his support.

Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency and conviction appeal

Le Pen has confirmed she will run for French presidency, and that she plans to appeal the embezzlement conviction that requires her to wear an electronic tag for a year.

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A waterspout seen over water with huge clouds forming above.

Moment huge waterspout twirls over lake in Germany

The phenomenon formed over a Lake Constance near the southern German city of Friedrichshafen.

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Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava

A stream of thick orange lava was seen trailing from Europe's biggest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, snaking through the mountain.

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A topless young man with brown hair wearing black shorts and trainers somersaults into the water at Canal St Martin.

Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.

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Why do people celebrate Bloomsday?

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

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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?

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

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Couple on board yacht that drifted towards Russian warship speak to BBC Newsnight

'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.

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Police officer wearing protective gear watches car in flames

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.

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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.

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Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta

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

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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

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'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.

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Cian and Jordan Adams hold up an Irish tricolour flag as they finish their 33 marathon challenge. They are wearing matching, neon yellow tops with "comfort keepers" on it.

'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.

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Jordan and Cian Adams embrace wrapped in an Irish tricolour flag after completing their Irish marathon challenge in Dublin city centre.

Watch: Brothers complete 33 marathons in 33 days

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

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Split-screen showing packed river cruise in Paris on the left, and woman wearing sunglasses on the right being interviewed

Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave

Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

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Blaze tears through Donegal warehouse

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

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A giant 'cave' installation covers a French bridge spanning the river Seine

Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge

The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy

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'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

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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.

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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.

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