2015-04-27

USA

Apple profits up amid surging iPhone sales

Apple is reporting a profit of almost 12.5 billion euros for the first three months of 2015, on the back of surging iPhone sales. It is a rise of

27/04/2015

United Kingdom

HIV self-test kit goes on sale in UK

The first legally approved HIV self-test kit has gone on sale in the UK allowing people to test for the virus at home and get the results within 15

27/04/2015

Spain

Barcelona: Spanish royals attend memorial service for Germanwings crash victims

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy have been remembering the victims of the Germanwings plane disaster. Grieving relatives of

27/04/2015

Libya

Mogherini, Renzi and Ban Ki-moon visit migrant rescue operation

Leaders from Italy, the EU and UN boarded an Italian naval vessel off the coast of Sicily to see at first hand the Mediterranean operation to deal

27/04/2015

Sport

Dongfeng overcomes setbacks to lead leg six of the Volvo Ocean Race

Team Dongfeng have performed miracles to overcome the two major mast setbacks that have hampered their progress in the Volvo Ocean race and are

27/04/2015

Yemen

Clashes grip Yemeni port city of Aden

Fighting has been intensifying in the Yemeni port city of Aden. Supporters of the country’s president, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi have been clashing with

27/04/2015

Culture news

How young translators are helping knit European culture together

Europe’s babel-like patchwork of languages has, on the face of it, made communication and understanding a constant issue. To deal with it the EU has

27/04/2015

World News

Banned from Poland, Russia's 'Night Wolves' bikers vow to reach Berlin

A group of ten Russian bikers, known for their nationalist views, have been blocked by border control as they tried to enter Poland. The group, part

27/04/2015

Israel

Israel invites bids for more settler homes

Israel has invited tenders to build 77 homes in two settlements on occupied land in East Jerusalem. Most of them are said to be reissues of existing

27/04/2015

Europe News

EU-Ukraine discuss reforms as violence escalates

EU heads Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk have been meeting with the Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko in Kyiv. They were there for the first

27/04/2015

Nepal

Nepal quake: emergency workers begin delivering aid to remote areas

More than 48 hours after Nepal’s deadly earthquake, aid workers are starting to reach remote areas outside Kathmandu. An Indian team has flown in by

27/04/2015

Sport

Bayern bang them in as the Bavarians claim the Bundesliga

A very warm welcome to The Corner. Let’s begin by saluting Bayern Munich at the end of a sensational week for the Bavarians. Pep Guardiola’s side

27/04/2015

Sport

Box office Blooper, Karim who?

As usual we like a good laugh and this week’s box office Blooper is PSV’S Karim Rekik celebrating. If you find it repetative then you are

27/04/2015

Nepal

UNICEF's Kathmandu emergency stocks spread thin

Rafaële Tavernier, euronews: “Jean-Jacques Simon, head of UNICEF communication in South Asia, now in Kathmandu, we’re hearing about almost one

27/04/2015

Thailand

Hidden among tea leaves: 3.1 tonnes of African ivory discovered

Customs officials in Thailand have seized 3.1 tonnes of African elephant ivory, worth over 5 million euros. Some 511 pieces, originating from

27/04/2015

Sudan

Sudan's Omar Hassan al-Bashir wins landslide election victory

It will come as no surprise for many. Sudan’s Omar Hassan al-Bashir has extended his 25-year rule, with a landslide victory in the presidential

27/04/2015

Austria

Austria celebrates 70 years of the 2nd Republic

Austria is celebrating 70 years since the foundation of the 2nd Republic. The Austrian and German presidents were among officials attending a

27/04/2015

United Kingdom

Farage's anti-EU political growth reflects populist current in Britain

Nigel Farage, aged 51, campaigns with vigour. He wants to redefine Britain’s relationship with Europe and its immigration policy. The

27/04/2015

Nepal

Fears for remote areas as Nepal quake toll tops 4,000

The scale of Nepal's earthquake tragedy is becoming apparent as bodies are pulled from the rubble and people prepare for a third night outdoors.

27/04/2015

Nepal

How Nepal earthquake devastated Kathmandu's UNESCO heritage

27/04/2015

World News

Greek Cypriots welcome election of Turkish Cypriot leader

The vibe in Cyprus is positive following the election of moderate Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. Akinci has been welcomed on both sides of

27/04/2015

United Kingdom

UKIP leader Nigel Farage: Britain's 'love him or loathe him' politician

Nigel Farage is in many ways a man of contradictions. In sharp pinstripe suit, black fedora and colorful silk tie, he dresses like the City trader he

27/04/2015

Burundi

Thousands flee Burundi amid second day of pre-election violence

More clashes and arrests have been reported on Monday in the east African nation, as protests continue for a second day against the decision by President Nkurunziza to run for a third term, in defianc

27/04/2015

Culture news

Balkan Trafik celebrates its 9th anniversary in style

The unique world of Balkan Trafik! has once again brought the best of the Balkans to the heart of Europe, through a programme of music, dance

27/04/2015

Cinema

Gritty Irish drama 'Glassland' out now

Irish filmmaker Gerard Barrett examines life in urban Ireland in his gritty drama ‘Glassland’. The 27-year old’s second movie stars Irish actor Jack

27/04/2015

Culture news

Ambitious Málaga wants to become a new arts hub

It’s a little piece of Russia under the Málaga sun located in a former tobacco factory. The southern Spanish resort has opened a new branch of the

27/04/2015

Explore

German footprints in the Caucasus

27/04/2015

Explore

Traveller's diary: Göygöl

27/04/2015

Nepal

Nepal earthquake: Survivors tell of avalanche horror after escaping Everest

A group of injured sherpas has returned to Kathmandu, bearing the scars of earthquake-triggered avalanches around Mount Everest. The men know the

27/04/2015

Cyprus

Mustafa Akinci storms to victory as leader of Turkish Cypriots

Winning just over 60 percent of the votes, Mustafa Akinci has been elected the new leader of Turkish Cypriots. The 67-year old beat incumbant

27/04/2015