Western Europe

French maritime patrol aircraft was target of Russian intimidation, minister says

Musk played no part in release of journalist held in Iran, Italy says

Lithuania to allocate 5-6% of GDP for defence in 2026-2030, foreign minister says

Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying

German prosecutor says currently 'no prospect' of charges against Madeleine McCann suspect

Austrian far-right lawmakers win defamation case against newspaper over hymn

Russian, Iranian presidents to discuss Syria, Middle East and nuclear programme

U.S. pushed to keep Lebanese militant in French prison after 40 years, letter shows

France steps up checks after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

France to hold conference on Syria on Feb. 13 in Paris - French presidency

Farmers group fears billion-euro loss from German foot-and-mouth disease

British ministers indicate support for China's plans for new large embassy in London

Finland's intelligence chief urges vigilance over planned Russian military build-up