BREAKING: the European Parliament has approved a major reform of EU migration rules.🇪🇺

The overhaul has been nearly 10 years in the making: it will speed up the asylum process and increase the return of irregular migrants to their home countries.

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Compulsory military service is being rebooted across Europe. Some leaders are calling for the rest of the continent to follow suit.

On Europe’s border with Russia, conscripts are preparing for the worst. Great reporting by Nick Beake Bruno Boelpaep

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'A deeply shocking attack.'

A 12-year-old student opened fire at a primary school in Finland this morning. He shot 3 children - one is dead, the others are in critical conditions.

Mass shootings are rare in Europe, but Finlands has a lot of gun owners & 1.5M licensed firearms.

'A historic day for the fight against mafia.'

A scheme that places the children of Italian mafia bosses into foster care is to be expanded. The idea is to prevent children from following their parents into a life of crime.

More on BBC News (UK) with Annita McVeigh

An increase in beatings, vandalism and episodes of racism against Central Asian migrants has been reported in Russia.

The embassy of Tajikistan in Russia warned its citizens not to leave their homes unless necessary.

Important story by Laura Gozzi

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The beauty of the Eternal City - a thread 🧵

1. Colosseum at sunset

EU leaders have recommended opening official accession negotiations for Bosnia & Herzegovina to join the EU. 🇪🇺🇧🇦

It's a historic decision for Bosnia, which has been waiting more than 20 years for this. More on BBC News (UK)

A state of emergency has been declared in southern Iceland because of a volcanic eruption - the fourth since December.

When I reported from there, people told me they were afraid their towns could be erased from the map. More on BBC News (UK)

At least 60 migrants died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Their dinghy broke down, and they were adrift for days - with no food or water

This latest tragedy shows that despite the risks, many people are still willing to risk everything to reach Europe.

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I caught up with Andrew Tate in Bucharest tonight…

…after a Romanian judge ruled he & his brother could be extradited to the UK.

British police are also investigating claims against him - of rape & human trafficking.

The Tates deny all the allegations made in both countries.

Around the world, it's a special day for 'Leaplings.'

So how does it feel when your birthday comes round just once every 4 years?

Mother and daughter Cathie and Aimée were BOTH born on the 29th of February (what are the odds)? 🎂

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Such an insightful report by Steve Rosenberg about what has changed in Russia after 2 years of war 👇

NEW: Albanian MPs ratified a migration deal that will allow Italy to send migrants rescued at sea to detention centres in Albania.

Human rights groups say it's cruel & inflicts unnecessary suffering on people who already went through a very dangerous journey. More on BBC News (UK)👇

Greece legalises same-sex marriage
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NEW: half of the Amazon rainforest could reach a tipping point by 2050, according to a new study.

That means irreversible damage.

The Amazon produces a lot of the world's oxygen - and preserving it is vital to stopping climate change.

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Looking for love? In China, more and more young people are resorting to 'AI boyfriends' to cope with loneliness and social anxiety♥️📲

AI companion services are becoming increasingly popular, as long working hours and busy lifestyles make it hard to find a partner.

What makes #SuperBowl2024 so popular? It's the most watched sporting event of the year, broadcast in more than 130 countries. But it's about so much more than sport 🏈🎤📺

Police are searching the river Thames for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi - who's accused of throwing a corrosive substance at a woman and her 2 daughters.

But what do we know about Ezedi's last movements?

We bring you live coverage on BBC iPlayer BBC News (UK) - presented by Meghan Owen

NEW: The man suspected of throwing a corrosive substance at a woman and her 2 daughters in South London was a convicted sex offender. The manhunt for Ezedi continues - police believe he is being helped by others to hide. More on BBC News (UK)

“Being a boy in Spain is a situation of constant concern.”

Has feminism gone too far? 53% of Spaniards think that it has, and that it’s discriminating against men.

Ellie House and I report from Madrid BBC Sounds 🎧