Neo-Nazi given life for German race murders

The only surviving member of a German neo-Nazi cell behind a shocking series of racist murders was yesterday sentenced to life in
11 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Trump, Merkel in new war of words

US President Donald Trump traded barbs with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a tense Nato summit yesterday after he accused Berlin of being "captive" to Russia and demanded it immediately step up defence spending.
11 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Trump extends lead in Twitter race

US President Donald Trump is by far the most followed world leader on Twitter, with the Pope trailing him by some 4.5 million followers,
10 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Respect the allies you have

European Council President Donald Tusk yesterday told US President Donald Trump to stop berating Nato allies over military investment levels ahead of what is expected to be a fraught alliance summit.
10 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Erdogan assumes new presidential powers

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for his second term as head of state yesterday, taking on greater powers than any Turkish
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

May 'faces leadership contest'

Theresa May is facing the threat of a leadership contest amid mounting anger from Brexiteers over her government's Brexit policy.
8 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Turkey sacks 18,000 more in new purge

Turkish authorities yesterday ordered the dismissal of more than 18,500 state employees, including police officers, soldiers and
8 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Tens of thousands return home after south Syria ceasefire deal

Tens of thousands have returned to their homes in southern Syria since a ceasefire deal between regime ally Russia and rebels to end
8 July 2018, 18:00 PM

6 cops killed in Tunisia

At least six members of Tunisia's security forces were killed yesterday in an ambush in the northwest of the country close to the border
8 July 2018, 18:00 PM

UK PM secures cabinet backing for 'soft Brexit'

British Prime Minister Theresa May has secured approval from her cabinet to negotiate "a business-friendly" deal to leave the European Union but drew anger from hardline 'Brexiteers' and members of the opposition over her strategy to leave the bloc.
7 July 2018, 18:00 PM

UK, Russia tensions spike

Britain demanded answers from Russia yesterday after a couple was exposed to the same nerve agent used on a former Russian spy and his daughter in an attempted murder blamed on Moscow.
5 July 2018, 18:21 PM

EU Parliament rejects change in copyright law

The European Parliament yesterday rejected a highly controversial EU copyright law proposal that has pitted Beatles legend Paul McCartney against internet giants and the creators of Wikipedia.
5 July 2018, 18:10 PM

UK PM to set out new customs plan

Prime Minister Theresa May will propose a new plan today to ease trade and offer Britain more freedom to set tariffs after Brexit, a last-ditch attempt to unite her divided government on plans to leave the European Union.
5 July 2018, 18:09 PM

Couple in critical condition in UK

Two people are critically ill in hospital after suspected exposure to an "unknown substance" near the English town where a former
4 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Top Polish judge defies govt 'purge'

Poland's disputed top judge showed up at work yesterday in defiance of a retirement law pushed through by the right-wing
4 July 2018, 18:00 PM

UK PM calls for unity over Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May has called on her Conservative Party to "stand together" over Brexit, days before a crunch meeting she hopes will overcome bitter rifts over how Britain should leave the European Union.
3 July 2018, 18:00 PM

UK to ban gay 'conversion therapy' after massive survey

Britain today unveils its "action plan" to tackle discrimination against the gay community, which includes bringing forward legislation to ban the practice of conversion therapy.
3 July 2018, 15:26 PM

Australia ends direct aid to Palestinians

Australia yesterday ended direct aid to the Palestinian Authority over fears it could be used to support people convicted of political
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM

UN okays $6.7 billion peacekeeping budget

UN member countries on Sunday agreed to a peacekeeping budget of just under $6.7 billion, according to diplomatic sources. The
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM

UK PM May floats new customs idea

British Prime Minister Theresa May's advisers have come up with a new proposal for handling customs with the EU after Brexit as
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM