Sweden Stockholm stages anti far-right protests Thousands of people have protested in the Swedish capital of Stockholm as the far-right Sweden Democrats entered parliament the first time. The 04/10/2010
United Kingdom IVF pioneer wins medicine Nobel prize British scientist Robert Edwards, whose work led to to the birth of the world’s first ‘test-tube baby’, has won this year’s Noble Prize for 04/10/2010
World Spanish national team manager Vicente del Bosque “Because football is a team sport, the next FIFA World Player of the year award should go to a Spanish player”. Vicente del Bosque is the man 04/10/2010
World European financial supervision Having learned lessons from the global economic crisis, Europe is following the US in improving its oversight of financial institutions. The idea is 04/10/2010
World Supporting European tourism Tourism in Europe is already a big earner. How does Brussels plan to boost that further? 04/10/2010
World Vehicles of the Future British car designer Gordon Murray is best known for designing the McLaren F1 racing car. But now he’s turned his attention to micro-vehicles 04/10/2010
World New Seal album out now Seal has just released his latest album “Seal 6: Commitment” and the first single off the album is called “Secret”. He says: “Secret is about 04/10/2010
World Andre Kertesz Photos on Show Some 300 original prints of Hungarian photographer Andre Kertesz have just gone on show in Paris. The retrospective at the Jeu de Paume gallery – 04/10/2010
World Vienna 1900 Under the Spotlight The Foundation Beyeler has opened a new exhibition in Switzerland. The theme is contemporary art from Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century 04/10/2010
Brazil Rousseff looks to 'Lula effect' to win presidency Brazilian presidential candidate Dilma Rousseff may not have won enough votes to seal victory in the first-round of the country’s election but she 04/10/2010
brussels bureau EU-ASEM talks seek more trade, yuan may not help China appears immune to pressure to adjust its policy of keeping its currency weak. At international talks in Brussels, Beijing has remained cool 04/10/2010
Business End of the road for Opel Antwerp Opel’s car assembly plant in Antwerp, Belgium, is to close at the end of the year. Parent company General Motors said it had been unable to find an 04/10/2010
world news Defence expert plays down new terror threat First it was the United States and then Britain. Now it is Japan’s turn to warn its citizens against possible terrorist attacks in Europe. All 04/10/2010
brussels bureau For EU strengthening ties with Asia is vital Held in Belgium’s royal palace, the two-day Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) has brought together leaders from nearly 50 countries. ASEM takes place every 04/10/2010
Business Greece slashes further with 2011 budget Greece has unveiled another austerity budget. The aim is to cut its deficit to just seven percent of GDP next year; that is even lower than the 04/10/2010
Pakistan NATO head "regrets" Pakistani soldier deaths The head of NATO has apologised for the deaths of Pakistani soldiers in a strike against Taliban militants near the country’s border with 04/10/2010
Netherlands Wilders trial adjourned after judges accused of "bias" The trial of controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders has been adjourned after only a few hours – when he accused the judges of bias. Wilders 04/10/2010
Business Swiss to tighten up on bank capital A Swiss government commission has said the country’s biggest banks – UBS and Credit Suisse – should keep reserves well in excess of new international 04/10/2010
Business Sanofi goes hostile with Genzyme bid As expected, Sanofi-Aventis has launched a hostile takeover bid for US biotechnology firm Genzyme. The French drugmaker is taking its 13.5 billion 04/10/2010
Business UK bank bailout warning from thinktank British banks may need another state bailout next year and their borrowing requirements could hit almost 29 billion euros a month. That is the 04/10/2010
Business Spanish jobless over four million Spain’s unemployment total rose above four million in September. Just over 48,000 people were laid off last month as workers left jobs after the 04/10/2010
Israel West Bank mosque fire blamed on Jewish settlers Palestinians have accused Jewish settlers of arson after a mosque was set alight in the West Bank Officials say carpets were burned at the mosque 04/10/2010
United Kingdom London hit by tube strike A 24-hour strike on London’s Underground has disrupted the travel plans of millions of commuters. The walkout by members of two unions is in 04/10/2010
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia set for more ethnic deadlock after election Bosnia looks set for more political deadlock drawn along ethnic lines following the weekend’s election for the tripartite presidency. The Serb 04/10/2010
United Kingdom "Father of IVF" gets the Nobel prize The British scientist whose pioneering work on fertility led to the birth of the world’s first so-called “test-tube” baby has been awarded the Nobel 04/10/2010
Belgium EU and Asian leaders talk trade and ties in Brussels A massive security operation is underway in the Belgian capital as EU and Asian leaders gather for a key summit on trade, money and the 04/10/2010
world news Japan issues threat alert for its citizens in Europe Increasing concern about possible militant attacks on civilians in Europe has led to Japan becoming the latest country to issue a warning for its 04/10/2010
China China climate talks need deal to maintain credibility The UN climate chief has urged governments to make real steps towards a new treaty to battle climate change. It comes as delegates meet in the 04/10/2010
Netherlands Geert Wilders in court on race hate charges He is set to become a minority partner in the Dutch coalition, but the controversial politician Geert Wilders has today gone on trial for inciting 04/10/2010
Brazil Brazilian clown proves politics is a funny business Voters the world over complain about having clowns for politicians, but Brazilians embraced the idea by sending a real one to Congress with more 04/10/2010