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How do tornadoes form?

More on the tornado which has torn through the village of Pomas in south-west France.

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News imageUkraine skyline at night lit up by a missile

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Europe
News imagePeople protest against the replacement of former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and a picture of Fedorov on the right

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

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News imageA close-up of correspondent Caroline Hawley in newsroom

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

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News imageRussia editor Steve Rosenberg reporting from Russian street, with police officer seen behind him

Dozens detained in Russia as only anti-war party struck from election

Russia's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the anti-war party Yabloko against a ban on it taking part in September's parliamentary elections.

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News imageDan Johnson wears a dark shirt and glasses, standing amongst rubble with smoke in the air and firefighers using a hose in the background

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

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News imageA still from CCTV footage shows two thieves taking artwork off a wall inside a museum in Italy.

Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

Europe
News imageComposite image of officers outside court and Kinahan in the back of a police car in Dublin.

Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.

Europe
News imageBlond woman wearing white and black blazer lifting right arm and holding egg

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.

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News imageComposite image of Ben in Athens and Sharif being walked out of court by police

Key details as boxer charged with Athens killing

Sharif Ahmadzai has been charged with killing Elisabeth Ross, who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens in July.

Europe
News imageA large plume of smoke rising over Russia

How Ukraine is taking the war 'deeper' into Russia

Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.

Europe
News imageAnastasiia Dudley with her hand on her head

Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.

Europe
News imageTrain crashing into trailer carrying bales of straw

Watch: Moment passenger train crashes into trailer carrying straw bales

Railway authorities in Poland said the driver was intoxicated when he stopped his vehicle on the tracks as barriers closed.

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News imageA shirtless man in a split screen with an explosion

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

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News imageOn the left, a picture outside the Blazi Rossi Italian restaurant in Moscow. On the right, Steve Rosenberg.

At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast

Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.

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News imageSophie Woods in a split screen - on an interview (l) and running in the Alps (r)

Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

Europe
News imageRevellers line Amsterdam canal to watch the annual Pride boat parade

Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade

Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.

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News imageComposite image showing BBC's Sarah Rainsford on the left hand side and hundreds of migrants on Ceuta beach on the right

What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

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News imageIceberg collapsing creating wave near city with colourful houses

Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast

Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.

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News imageOn the left, an image of a firefighters searching through rubble. On the right, a crowd of people seek shelter in a Kyiv subway station/

Watch: Strikes near Zelensky's hometown as hundred of drones launched

Eight people, including two boys and a girl, have died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials.

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News imageLaura Loomer

Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?

Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

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