Ivrea's Annual Battle of the Oranges Kicks Off Carnival
A northern Italian town has commenced its carnival festivities with the traditional Battle of the Oranges, an event where participants throw oranges at one another for amusement.
The historic carnival takes place in Ivrea, a medieval town near Turin, and honors the legend of Violetta, a miller’s daughter who liberated the townspeople from a tyrant who was causing starvation.
This vibrant battle symbolizes the uprising and involves nine teams on foot representing the rebellious townspeople, while the orange throwers on horse-drawn carriages symbolize the feudal armies.
Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells night
Ms Pelicot expresses disbelief regarding the actions of a man she shared her life with, stating it is
"inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".
'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families
Jessica and Jacques Moretti face a criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson through negligence following a fatal fire.
Aerial footage shows flooded cities as storms hit Spain
Storms Marta and Leonardo have caused extensive flooding across Spain, displacing thousands of residents.
Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family
Nazar Daletskyi’s family was informed of his death in 2022 during the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, but he has since contacted them.
BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of Moscow, where Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.
Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues
Outside the Oslo court, the BBC’s Paul Kirby reports that Marius Borg Høiby denies charges including rape and other serious offenses.
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway’s royal family has recently been involved in scandals, including links between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein.
Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv
Despite power outages caused by Russian attacks and freezing temperatures, residents of Kyiv find joy by hosting a dance party on a frozen river.
'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have left millions without electricity amid freezing weather conditions.
Record snowfall leaves cars stuck and people stranded in Russia's Far East
The Kamchatka Peninsula has experienced its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, with scientists attributing the intense winter conditions potentially to climate change.
At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
The BBC’s Guy Hedgecoe visited the site of a major train accident, where a large police cordon remains in place.
Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene
Passengers recounted the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.
Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash
Video recorded after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out to safety.
Watch: Fishing on a frozen river for respite from the war in Ukraine
On Kyiv’s frozen River Dnipro, men fish to distract themselves from the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Watch: Artificial avalanche tumbles down Russian mountain
Authorities intentionally triggered an avalanche on Mount Elbrus to release accumulated snow.
Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland
A limited deployment includes forces from Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Inside Kyiv's 'invincibility train' for residents left without power
These trains aim to boost public morale and provide comfort during a harsh winter coinciding with intensified Russian attacks.
About 15,000 crabs recovered after lorry crash
Approximately 15,000 crabs, valued at around €60,000 (£52,000), destined for shops and restaurants in Portugal, were recovered following a truck accident.
Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche
Spanish skier Ares Masip captured footage of an incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra, where he and his dog were swept by an avalanche.
Day of mourning for bar fire victims in Switzerland
Church bells tolled across Switzerland for five minutes to honor the young victims of a recent bar fire.
