Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in court after extraditionThe Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incidentPolice are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coastItaly's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifiesItaly introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescueFeliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pactPakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.

Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projectsThe RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Norway call for Infantino to resign as Mexico and Conmebol chief back presidentThe Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territoryUkraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.

Man behind deadly Munich car ramming handed life sentenceFarhad N, who is found guilty of killing two and injuring dozens more, will likely not be released from prison.

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing livesWithout Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in ItalyThe player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisisAbout 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

How to avoid the worst of the Italian heatFrom supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.

Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attackUkraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeralThe 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.

Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi's funeralThousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi.

Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beachThree children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossingsUrsula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.