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A rediscovered Soviet TV version of The Lord of the Rings is drawing fans for all the wrong reasons.

Eleven Ukrainian women were among those detained, the Ukrainian consulate told the BBC.

The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris.

French authorities investigate after an undercover video claims to show secret luxury dining.

Ricardas Puisys' sudden disappearance sparked a murder investigation lasting five years.

As Europeans wait to see if foreign holidays are possible this summer, Greece hopes to open up soon.

Kasper Asgreen wins his first Tour of Flanders title after beating defending champion Mathieu van der Poel, while Annemiek van Vleuten claims her second title.

France's sports minister Roxana Maracineanu says the French Open could be postponed because of a surge in coronavirus cases.

A man who grew up in poverty wants all school children to receive free meals within a year.

As Europe scrambles to vaccinate, several Eastern countries are facing their worst days in the pandemic.

The measures come as Europe battles a third wave of the pandemic and delays in its vaccine rollout.

The pair were not aware of the regulations before they travelled to Dubai for plastic surgery, a court hears.

Some 100 suspected gang members are accused of trafficking cannabis from Morocco.

The measures come as Italy battles a third wave of the pandemic, with more than 20,000 new cases daily.

Actor's union Equity is launching a network for people from Gypsy, Romany and Traveller backgrounds.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ says it's understood the two women had travelled for a cosmetic procedure.