Germany Stormy weather damages homes in southern Germany Stormy weather has lashed southern Germany, damaging houses in its path. Two people were taken to hospital after a lightning strike. The weather 14/05/2015
Chile Two protesting students shot dead in Valparaiso, Chile Protesters were back on the streets of Chile on Thursday demanding education reforms. Police used tear gas and water canon to disperse as many as 14/05/2015
USA US: engineer of derailed train can't remember what happened The man at the helm of a train that derailed in the US says he cannot remember what happened. Rescuers pulled an eighth body out of the wreckage on 14/05/2015
Ukraine Kiev protesters call for more transparency about utility charges Protesters have taken to the streets of Kiev, to call for more transparency about the make-up of their utility bills. They demanded clearer 14/05/2015
world news Germany says root causes must be tackled in migrants' home nations Hundreds more migrants attempting to reach Europe have been taken ashore in the Sicilian port city of Catania. The British Navy was involved in the 14/05/2015
musica Opolais brings passion and poise to "Eugene Onegin" It is one of the most moving scenes in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, recently successfully staged at Munich’s Bavarian State Opera. The role of the 14/05/2015
Afghanistan Taliban targets foreigners in Kabul guest house attack An attack on a popular guest house in the Afghan capital Kabul has left at least 14 people dead. Those killed include four Indian nationals, a 14/05/2015
My Europe Series Spies like us: why did German intelligence help America's NSA access their citizens data? A spying scandal has confronted Chancellor Angela Merkel with one of the most difficult challenges of her leadership. Claims that the country’s 14/05/2015
Spain Spain high court suspends football strike Football fans can breathe a sigh of relief, after Spain’s high court ruled a player’s strike over TV rights unlawful. The ruling reversed the 14/05/2015
Germany Martin Schulz wins EU's prestigous Charlemagne Prize for integration European Parliament President Martin Schulz is the latest International Charlemagne Prize laureate. He received the medallion in recognition of his 14/05/2015
Indonesia Indonesia urged to stop two-finger virginity tests for military Campaigners are calling on Indonesia to end the practice of women applicants to the military undergoing a “two finger” virginity test. Human Rights 14/05/2015
Sport Glasgow win puts Fiji on brink of Sevens World Series title The 16th edition of the Rugby sevens world series has reached the business end of the season. The penultimate stop recently took the planet’s best 14/05/2015
Russia NATO officials talk tough but also find time to sing "We are the world" Working together to tackle what has become known as “hybrid warfare”. That is the agreement between NATO and the European Union at a meeting of 14/05/2015
Burundi Battle for power continues after attempted coup in Burundi Sporadic gunfire rings out in the Burundi capital as rival forces fight for control of Bujumbura after an attempted coup 14/05/2015
Ukraine Persistent fighting in eastern Ukraine draws multi-ethnic recruits Unofficial fighting in eastern Ukraine continues to draw in volunteers from other parts of the country. Since pro-Russian separatists forced 14/05/2015
Syria Intense battles on several fronts in Syria, including near UNESCO site Syria’s army, backed up by fighters from Lebanon’s Hezbollah, have reportedly made big advances against insurgents in a key border region. The 14/05/2015
world news Johnny Depp's dogs face death in Australia's 'War on Terriers' Hollywood star Johnny Depp is at the centre of a row in Australia over two illegal immigrants called Pistol and Boo. The culprits have reportedly 14/05/2015
Nepal Nepalese PM visits quake zone and takes woman to hospital in his helicopter The Nepalese Prime Minister has visited some of the areas worst affected by the country’s two massive earthquakes. And someone’s life may have been 14/05/2015
Cinema 'Standing Tall' premieres at the official opening of the Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival officially opened on Wednesday with the premiere of Standing Tall – La Tete Haute. It has been described as a stirring 14/05/2015
Colombia Fears for Colombian miners trapped in flooded gold mine Rescue workers are working against the clock to reach at least 15 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine in northwestern Colombia since Wednesday. It 14/05/2015
Culture news Solo yachtswoman and journalist Catherine Chabaud wins Woman of the Year award Journalist and sailor Catherine Chabaud became the first woman to complete a solo navigation of the globe without any stops during the third edition 14/05/2015
world news Southeast Asia too has desperate migrants drowning in unfriendly waters As Europe is preoccupied with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean, on the other side of the world another group of desperate refugees are risking 14/05/2015
Japan Japan cabinet approves draft laws to expand military role Japan's cabinet has approved bills which would trigger a dramatic shift in security policy, allowing the military to fight overseas for the first time since World War II. 14/05/2015
Portugal Portuguese language reform law goes global Does it ever bother you when someone corrects your grammar or spelling? Or do you do it to other people? If so, spare a thought for this ‘ 14/05/2015
Culture news Dior and Chanel stage annual cruise shows With stunning views of the French Riviera and the spatial brilliance of the famed, “Bubble House” as a backdrop, Dior faced some serious competition 14/05/2015
Pakistan Pakistan mourns as funerals are held for Karachi bus victims Pakistan has been observing a day of mourning as a mass funeral was held for dozens of people killed in a terror attack on a bus in Karachi. Hundreds 14/05/2015
Burundi Confusion reigns in Burundi over success of coup attempt Locals run for cover on the deserted streets of the Burundi capital. Clashes which erupted overnight between troops loyal to the president and those 14/05/2015
no comment Standing Tall opens Cannes Film Festival 2015 Standing Tall by French director Emmanuelle Bercot has opened the 68th Cannes Film Festival. It is the first female-directed movie to do so in almost 14/05/2015
no comment Curtains raised at Cannes Film Festival 2015 The red carpet is rolled out in front of the Palais des Festivals as final preparations are made for this year’s Cannes Film Festival. More than 50 14/05/2015
no comment Volcano's eruption caught on camera in Nicaragua This is the dramatic amateur footage from Nicaragua captured by visitors to the country’s Telica volcano, who found themselves close by when it 14/05/2015
