German Chancellor Angela Merkel says a lack of order and control is making Europe “vulnerable” in the face of the refugee crisis. She was addressing

The first day of a historic trial has drawn to a close. Princess Cristina has become the first member of the Spanish royal family to face criminal

At least three migrants died on Monday when their boat capsized in the Aegean sea off the coast of Turkey. It’s understood the vessel was heading for

After a well deserved rest day for the competitors of the Dakar Rally Toby Price got back to business in the 38th edition of the gruelling race. The

Syria’s opposition co-ordinator Riad Hajab claims three schools in the rebel held town of Injara were bombed by Russian jets killing 35 children

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Authorities have moved 140 people living in the so-called Jungle refugee camp in northern France into newly-constructed accommodation. Made of

Lionel Messi has been named the best player of the year for a fifth time in his illustrious and trophy-laden career. The Argentine superstar held off

We talk to music industry commentator Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company in the UK, in London. Alasdair Sandford

A record number of allegations of group assaults in Berlin, Hamburg and other German cities on New Year’s Eve has shocked the nation. Of 19 people

From London to Los Angeles and beyond, David Bowie fans have been paying tribute following the news of his death. In London’s West End they laid

With his constantly changing persona and extremely catchy sounds, David Bowie was one of the most influential artists of modern music. He redefined

An international meeting at the Europol HQ in the The Hague has heard a call for greater sharing of intelligence across borders including lists of

Of all the countries of Europe in 2015, Germany accepted the most asylum-seekers: more than one million last year. Some one half of these are thought

EU regulators have told Belgium to claw back 700 million euros in extra taxes after they ruled 35 multinationals had benefitted from an illegal tax

Vital aid has arrived at the besieged Syrian town of Madaya. A convoy with enough basic food to last 40,000 people a month is one of three which left

Mexico has started formal extradition proceedings against the captured drug lord Joaquin Guzmán, known as El Chapo – in the strongest sign it intends

The tough-talking mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, has given his reaction to the Cologne sex attacks. Aboutaleb, who holds both Dutch and