NewsNewsEuropeKilling of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loomFar-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.10 hrs agoEuropeCivilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary UkrainiansSeven Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them. 1 day agoEuropeSix races, six golds - Klaebo's historic OlympicsJohannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, breaks the record for the most gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics with his sixth of the Games.14 hrs agoWinter OlympicsUK agrees drone defence plan with four EU alliesThe scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme. 1 day agoUKDivers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake BaikalA Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.11 hrs agoEuropeAvalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials sayA man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.19 hrs agoEuropeItalian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.12 hrs agoEuropeAustrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountainThe woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.Dog trained to illegally dump rubbish, Italian authorities say"Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility", the City of Catania warns.French soldier dies after being shot in head during 'game' with other soldiersAccording to prosecutors, the game - known within the military - involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.Veteran dissident who refused exile releasedMikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italy's Rai sport chief to resignPaolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.Features & AnalysisThe Russian village that lost its men to warIn the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with RussiaHow Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the frontUkrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.Food prices are surging in Russia. 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