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Georgian PM rejects claims of election fraud

There are always "irregularities" in election counts says Irakli Kobakhidze, but he denied interfering with the results.

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Georgia president calls on Georgians to protest 'falsified' election result

In Saturday's election the Georgian government won almost 54% of the vote. Ms Zourabichivili has sided with the opposition.

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Born in France but searching for a future in Africa

BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.

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Watch: Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain

At least seven people have been reported missing after being swept away by floods and travel has been disrupted.

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Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

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Trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.

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BBC visits flood devastated Paiporta where dozens have died

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

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Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

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Watch first wave of flood water gushing through town in Valencia

Cars were still driving along streets when the Valencian town of Paiporta was hit by devastating floods.

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Watch: Aftermath of Serbia railway station roof collapse

Several people have died, with dozens of rescue workers searching for survivors under the rubble.

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'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods

Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.

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Russian drones hunt civilians, evidence suggests

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

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France shooting injures five and sparks mass brawl

Authorities say it's is an alarming sign of the spread of drug-trafficking violence across the nation.

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'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit...

There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding.

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Trapped in cars and garages: Why Valencia floods proved so deadly

Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.

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Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?

Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

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US officials say Russians faked 'Haitian voters' video

The FBI and two other security agencies say the video is an attempt to interfere in the upcoming presidential election.

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Georgian vote result makes no statistical sense - Western pollsters

Their reports come in the wake of widespread violations highlighted by election monitors.

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Spain's PM orders 10,000 troops and police to flood-hit Valencia

Spain's prime minister said the flooding that killed 211 people was one of worst in Europe this century.

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Secret WW2 bravery of Welsh mum who survived Nazi Germany and saved an...

Hidden away in a church in Hamburg is a plaque dedicated to a relatively unknown Welsh woman.

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Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia

As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying.

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Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.

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Crack cocaine 'crisis' on Dublin's streets

The use of crack cocaine increased by 594% in Ireland between 2017 and 2023.

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BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king"

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Spain's king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, and the prime minister had to be evacuated as the crowd grew hostile.

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Pro-EU leader claims Moldova victory despite alleged Russian meddling

Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.

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Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding

Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.

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I was told it was now or never - Amorim on Man Utd move

Ruben Amorim says he wanted to take the Manchester United job at the end of the season but was told by the Premier League club that it was "now or never".

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Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?

Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

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Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammad cartoon

The history teacher was killed after giving a lesson on freedom of speech to a class of young teenagers.

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French families sue TikTok over harmful content

The platform is accused of exposing seven children to videos promoting self-harm, and suicide.

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Barcelona hit by new flood as rescuers search Valencia basement car park

Teams are searching for missing people in vehicles in an inundated shopping centre car park.

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