A German court has handed a life sentence to a Syrian man for crimes against humanity, including murder and torture. The man ...

On Italy's island of Sicily, Mount Etna has spewed lava almost continuously for thousands of years, threatening inhabitants, ...

The Netherlands is heading for a new election after far-right firebrand Geert Wilders' party quit the coalition over an ...

Many popular holiday destinations are struggling from the environmental impact of huge visitor numbers. How can it be tackled ...

Civilians in northern Gaza face severe food shortages as aid fails to reach the area. Families are making do with one meal a day — and lack many essentials like clean water and cooking gas.

Right-wing conservative historian and euroskeptic Karol Nawrocki has won the Polish presidential runoff by a whisker. The ...

Newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki is known as an EU skeptic. How can he sway Poland's EU policy, and how is he viewed in Brussels?

Islamabad police have launched a murder probe after a teenage social media influencer was shot dead in her home. The news has reignited fears about the safety of women, particularly those in the ...

Saudi authorities will use drones, AI and other tech for safety at this year's Hajj pilgrimage. But this increases other risks — for data privacy, hackers and of turning a spiritual journey into a ...

Both student protesters and the EU are calling on the Serbian government to ensure media freedom and the rule of law. Will the reforms pledged by Belgrade bring real change or are they just ...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said it is "unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food." Witnesses have reported a second attack on civilians waiting for aid.