2015-06-28

France

Suspect in French beheading attack admits killing his boss

The suspected Islamist who attempted to blow up a French chemical plant on Friday has admitted killing his manager beforehand. Yassin Salhi (35) has

28/06/2015

Sport

Nelson Piquet wins first Formula E championship

Brazilian Nelson Piquet has won the inaugural Formula E Championship by a single point from Sebastian Buemi, after finishing seventh in a thrilling

28/06/2015

Sport

All female Team SCA prove their worth at close of Volvo Ocean Race

Among those crossing the finish line of the nine-month, round-the-world (RTW) Volvo Ocean Race, are the first all female team in 12 years. Team SCA

28/06/2015

Tunisia

Tunisia: tourism 'badly affected' following recent terror attacks

The recent terror attacks in Sousse and at the Bardo Museum in Tunis have taken their toll on Tunisia’s tourist industry. Some 13.8 percent of total

28/06/2015

Economy

Greek banks, stock exchange will not open on Monday, Tsipras announces

Greece announces its banks and stock exchange will remain closed on Monday as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras asks once more for an extension of the bailout programme.

28/06/2015

Sport

Brett Rheeder wins FMB Diamond Series second round.

Canada’s Brett Rheeder has claimed victory in the second round of the Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) Diamond Series. The Belgian trick machine Thomas

28/06/2015

Turkey

Istanbul Gay pride quashed by riot police, rubber bullets and water cannon

Riot police in Turkey use rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse crowds at Istanbul's 13th LGBTI Pride Parade.

28/06/2015

USA

Space X rocket explodes en route to ISS

A mission by an unmanned Space X Falcon-9 rocket has ended in failure after the craft exploded after lift-off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The

28/06/2015

Sport

Catania supporters protest match-fixing

Some 3,000 supporters for the Sicily-based football club Catania have held street demonstrations amid allegations of match fixing. It is alleged the

28/06/2015

Economy

'Dilemmas, anxiety and political polarisation': Athens discusses Grexit

Greece awoke on Sunday to the news parliament had given the go-ahead to a referendum on austerity measures. In Athens, local residents admitted to

28/06/2015

Sport

Paraguay defeat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semi-final vs Argentina

Paraguay beat Brazil 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw on Saturday, to advance to a Copa America semi-final against Argentina. Robinho scored a solo

28/06/2015

Iran

Iran: nuclear talks likely to miss Tuesday's formal deadline

Talks aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear activity look set to run beyond Tuesday’s deadline for a deal. Iran and the UN’s permanent five members plus

28/06/2015

Economy

Greece: ECB decides to maintain current emergency funding

The European Central Bank is to maintain emergency funding for Greek banks at the levels agreed on Friday. Experts say in real terms this represents

28/06/2015

Belgium

Driver killed as coach carrying British schoolchildren crashes in Belgium

Belgium crash kills coach driver and injures at least six on board.

28/06/2015

Tunisia

'No to terrorism': Tunisians denounce deadly gun attack in Sousse

“No to terrorism” was the message from Tunisia as crowds marched through Sousse a day after a gunman killed 39 people in the resort town

28/06/2015

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Mourning in Tunisia

28/06/2015

Economy

Greece: ECB to cap or cut funding?

It is being widely reported that the European Central Bank may decide to cut off its emergency lending to Greece. Media reports suggest the Bank will

28/06/2015

World News

Gay Pride: historic US ruling means more reason to celebrate

Gay Pride Day has had a particular resonance this year around the world. Mexico The Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal

28/06/2015

Azerbaijan

Baku European Games: Day 15 Highlights

28/06/2015

Kuwait

Kuwait: national day of mourning after Friday mosque attack

A national day of mourning is being observed in Kuwait, as the funerals take place of 27 people who died in Friday’s suicide attack on a mosque. The

28/06/2015

France

France: beheading suspect alleged to have taken 'selfie'

A local community in France has gathered to pay their respects to the victim of a beheading attack. They joined together in Fontaines sur Saone

28/06/2015

Taiwan

Over 470 injured in Taiwan water park fire

More than 470 people are now reported injured after a fire broke out during a party at a water park in Taiwan. This video captures the moment an

28/06/2015

Economy

Greece: PM Tsipras gets go ahead to hold controversial bailout referendum

Greece’s parliament has authorised a controversial referendum on the latest terms offered by creditors to unlock billions of euros in bailout funds

28/06/2015

Tunisia

Thousands of tourists flee Tunisia after deadly beach hotel attack

Thousands of tourists are fleeing Tunisia, after 39 people were shot dead at a beach hotel. Tour companies are organising extra flights to get

28/06/2015