Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, who were both born in 1952, married in 1973 and had three children. She worked as a manager in a large French company, while he – a trained electrician – started several ultimately unsuccessful businesses. The Pelicots lived in the Paris region until 2013, when they …

It is not unheard of for released convicts return from the war in Ukraine, reoffend and then escape punishment for a second time by going back to the front. This makes some police officers despair. “Four years ago, I put him away for seven years,” policeman Grigory told the Novaya …

The head of Georgia’s electoral commission has been splashed in a black liquid, believed to be paint, whilst announcing a poll result in parliament. Official Giorgi Kalandarishvili was doused during the confirmation of a parliamentary poll, which was won by a pro-Russian party. Kalandarishvili signed a protocol that said Georgian …

“It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policies of the team that will now lead the White House. This is their approach, their promise to their citizens,” Zelensky said in an interview with the Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne. He added that Ukraine “must do everything so …

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans had arrived in the city for a Europa League match against Ajax and footage was widely shared the night before showing a group of fans climbing up a wall to tear down and burn a Palestinian flag. An Amsterdam council report said taxis were also attacked …

According to government sources, the chancellor condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine and called on Moscow to negotiate with Kyiv to come to a “fair and lasting peace”. He also stressed “Germany’s unwavering determination to support Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russian aggression for as long as necessary”. Scholz condemned …

Ten people died and two others were taken to hospital, including one person whose condition was described as critical, the mayor of Villafranca de Ebro told Spanish radio. Volga Ramírez told Cadena Ser that the tragedy may have been caused by a mattress on fire in one of the rooms. …

In its press release, the Academy said the dictionary is a “mirror of an epoch running from the 1950s up to today,” and boasts 21,000 new entries compared to the 1935 version. But many of the “modern” words added in the 1980s or 90s are already out of date. And …

Floods and torrential rain returned to the Valencia region on Wednesday night, but this time they were ready for it, and the areas hit two weeks ago escaped further disaster. More than 220 people died in this eastern coastal area at the end of October, and the town of Paiporta …

Supporters have been told to expect identity checks ahead of the game. Bars and restaurants in the area have been told to close from the afternoon. The Stade de France was the scene of a dangerous breakdown in law-and-order at a Uefa Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid …

Video captures the moment people in Málaga struggle to cross a road as flood water surges through it. Filmed at around 13:30 local time (12:30 GMT) the footage shows water gradually gathering speed as it gushes down a cobbled street in Calle Alcazabilla. Spain’s Civil Protection Agency sent a mass …

Mr Zimin was found dead inside a hotel room in Belgrade, according to reports in Russian media. Mr Zimin had arrived in Belgrade to present and promote his new book, Anglomania, about the UK, Moskvich Mag reported. Restaurateur Ivan Shishkin paid tribute to his Mr Zimin, saying he had helped …

Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, particularly the coast near Tarragona, has also been placed on red alert until Wednesday evening. Schools in the entire southern province of Málaga have been closed while many supermarkets have kept shutters down. Around 3,000 people living in close proximity to the Guadalhorce River have been …

A peaceful protester, Maria Kolesnikova was sentenced to 11 years for extremism and supposedly plotting to overthrow the government. In September, her sister, Tatsiana, told the BBC that she was worried the Belarusian regime was “killing Maria slowly” in jail, where she had been kept in punishing conditions since March …

A military vehicle has been driving through towns using a megaphone to warn of the expected storms. Precautions are being taken in many areas of Valencia, with school classes and sports activities suspended in some towns and sandbags piled up to protect the centre of the town of Aldaia. However …

Friends of the Earth Netherlands said the ruling was a setback that affected them deeply. They can now take their case against Shell to the Supreme Court – but a final verdict could be years away. Donald Pols from the group said “it’s a marathon, not a sprint and the …

Sir Keir will also meet French Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Questions have been raised following Trump’s US presidential election victory about what his second term could mean for US support for Ukraine and Nato. The UK and France have said backing Ukraine against Russia is essential when it comes to …

“This protest has nothing to do with antisemitism,” Alexander van Stokkum, one of the demonstrators, told the AFP news agency on Sunday. “It is against Israeli hooligans who were destroying our city.” Others told a Reuters journalist: “We refuse to let the charge of antisemitism be weaponised to suppress Palestinian …

Ukraine’s attempted strike on Moscow was reportedly its largest attack on the capital since the war began, and was described as “massive” by the region’s governor. One person was reported injured as drones were shot down near the Russian capital. Images on social media showed a residential building on fire. …

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November. Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris made the announcement outside government buildings in Dublin on Friday. BBC News Ireland correspondent Chris Page has given a run down of who the key players are, what …