Embattled French candidate Francois Fillon 'took £40,000 to arrange meeting with Vladimir Putin'
New revelations claim Lebanese tycoon Fouad Makhzoumi paid Fillon to meet policymakers and business leaders.
Deadly explosions at Nigerian refugee camp protecting those fleeing Boko Haram
The area around the city of Maiduguri is one of the worst affected by the Islamist militants.
Anti-mafia priest Don Ciotti unfazed by threats as 1000s march in memory of mafia victims
Italy celebrated its first official national day in memory of the victims of organised crime.
EU chief Donald Tusk accused of colluding with Moscow over fatal Smolensk plane crash
Polish government is effectively accusing the former prime minister of diplomatic treason.
Priceless Van Gogh paintings stolen 14 years ago returned to Amsterdam museum
Van Gogh Museum is hosting an exhibition to welcome masterpieces home.
Elderly in Japan offered funeral discounts in return for driver's licence to cut car accidents
Elderly people are responsible for around 13% of deadly car accidents in Japan.
Ex-wife of Pursuit of Happyness director Gabriele Muccino speaks about alleged domestic violence abuses
Former violin player Elena Majoni said a particular hard slap perforated her eardrum, ruining her career.
French police fire tear gas as police 'baton rape' protests continue
More than 7,000 people attended a march in central Paris on 19 March, chanting "no justice, no peace"
3,000 people saved in Mediterranean sea over one weekend, a year since EU-Turkey migrant deal
The deal has decreased the number of arrivals, but deaths in the Mediterranean have increased year-on-year.
Homeless man Josete in viral makeover video found a home but is still looking for a job
In the year and a half since the video was filmed, Jose Antonio said his life has changed.
Italian show said men prefer Eastern European women such as Melania Trump because they're sexy and forgive cheating
The programme discussed Melania Trump and questions such as "From the East: Husband stealers or perfect wives?"
Ukraine bans wheelchair-bound Russian singer Yulia Samoylova from Eurovision Song Contest
Controversy surrounding Russia's entry for the 2017 song contest has begun months ahead of the competition.
Philippines VP Leni Robredo threatened with impeachment over UN video against Duterte's war on drugs
Robredo resigned from Duterte's cabinet in December after he barred her from attending cabinet meetings.
Failed robbery in Venice spreads panic among tourists, but it's smoke without fire
Robbers lit a smoke bomb to cover their traces and disappear through the crowd in Saint Mark's square.
Family drama unfolds on Paris street as man slits throat of brother and father in double murder
Man did not resist arrest as he was seen kneeling next to his father's body and praying.
US denies responsibility for deadly Syria mosque bombing in airstrike targeting al-Qaeda
Turkey Deputy PM Numan Kurtulmus denounced killing of dozens of people in the mosque as a "war crime".
Japan holds first air drills since World War II in preparation for North Korea attack
It is preparing citizens to react to an enemy attack amid increasing tensions with Pyongyang.
Bizarre Russia lawsuit involves 'traumatised' raccoon, an 'erotic' ad and a bra
Moscow zoo claims ad damages raccoons' reputation as they will be associated with 'eroticism'.
Dutch election: Voters choose stability as PM Mark Rutte wins landslide over populist Geert Wilders
Centre-right parties feast over historical defeat of Labour as Greens emerge as new political force.
Mount Etna volcano erupts and BBC News crew make 'lucky escape' from huge explosion in Sicily
Europe's most active volcano is undergoing a new phase of activity.
Why Dutch election results mean Geert Wilders lost, but populism hasn't
Support for populist parties has not diminished despite failing to deliver blow to political stability.
Dutch courage? Six things we call Dutch for no good reason
Ever wondered where the expressions 'Double Dutch' and 'going Dutch' come from?
Danish minister Inger Stojberg sparks outrage for cake celebrating tighter immigration control
Thousands of people reacted to the minister's post on Facebook, criticising her insensitivity.
Dutch election: PM Mark Rutte enjoys strong lead over rival Geert Wilders in exit polls - as it happened
The far-right leader's Freedom Party is estimated to have won 19 seats, while Mark Rutte is set to gain 31.
Turkish president Erdogan drags Srebrenica massacre of 8,000 Bosnian Muslims into Dutch row
Dutch PM Mark Rutte said the comments were a "disgusting distortion of history".
Who will win the Dutch Election? We crunch the numbers to find out
A complete guide to the first of three crucial elections for Europe in 2017.
Turkey threatens to tear up EU migrant deal after row with the Netherlands
Erdogan has repeated his claim that European leaders are behaving like 'Nazis'.
Ethnic minorities in Holland look for a political home after 40 years of being labeled as foreigners
The Dutch "from another soil" think their vote in the election matters, but are unsure about who to vote for.
Dutch election: Leader Mark Rutte battles rival Geert Wilders in heated debate - as it happened
With two days before the vote, the front runners debated healthcare, immigration and the economy.
Dutch citizens told to 'be alert' across Turkey in updated travel advice as protests continue
The diplomatic tensions continue to escalate as Turkish president keeps attacking the Netherlands.
