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Ukraine-Russia tensions: Russia video appears to show troops leaving Ukraine border

Video released by Russia's defence ministry appears to show tanks leaving Ukrainian border area.

More on this story: Russia pulls some troops back from border

15 February 2022

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.

View of the fireworks for the inauguration of Jesus Christ tower by Pope Leo XIV at the Basílica de la Sagrada Família

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.

A large plume of smoke rises to the sky

Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta

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

Composite image showing PSG supporters on the left and a fire burning on the right

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

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

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.

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.

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.

Fire at warehouse filmed at night

Blaze tears through Donegal warehouse

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

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

A woman in red wearing glasses upset hugging a woman in a black jumper.

'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

Dara blows a kiss to fans in a busy Sofia airport

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.

Split image, Daniela Relph on the left and Kate Middleton on the right

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.

Guy Hedgecoe on the left and MV Hondius on the right

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.

Split-screen showing woman on the left and man on the right being interviewed on the streets of Tenerife

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.

James Waterhouse in a black jacket speaking to a woman in a gilet and pink and black headscarf

BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced

A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

Two auctioneers stand next to a Picasso painting

Winner of €1m Picasso 'thought it was a scam', organiser tells BBC

One of the charity draw organisers tells BBC Radio 4's Front Row about calling the painting's new owner.

Peter Magyar and Rajini Vaidyanathan pictured side by side

Who is Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar?

The pro-EU leader's Tisza party has won a landslide victory, bringing to an end Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power.

Composite image of Rajini Vaidyanathan in blazer and pictures of a crowd

'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler in a split screen with a sign that says "EUROPE, PLEASE HELP US".

How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

Pope spinning a basketball on his finger with the help of a Harlem Globetrotter player

Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters

US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.