Merkel avoids handshake with EU's von der Leyen

More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was speaking at an annual end-of-year press conference.

BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

Dr Laurent Layet explains how a seemingly ordinary man could commit these crimes.

Speaking outside court, Gisèle Pelicot says she never regretted her decision to make her rape trial public.

Gisèle Pelicot pushes through crowds of journalist to attend court.

The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know.

Steven Rosenberg reports from where a Russian general died in a blast at a residential block.

Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was leaving a residential block on Tuesday when a device hidden in a scooter went off.

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

At least one crew member was reportedly killed and footage showed an oil spill amid a heavy storm

Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president.

The journalist told the Associated Press that the men took their equipment after the attack.

Notre Dame has officially reopened more than five years after it was badly damaged in a fire.

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The European Space Agency said the asteroid measured 70cm and was spotted about 12 hours in advance.

Demonstrations have been taking place for a fourth night in Tbilisi after Georgia's EU bid was suspended.

Woman searching for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from the centre of Tbilisi, as pro-Eu protesters clash with police.