world news German Chancellor: Europe is ''vulnerable" 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 11/01/2016
Spain Spain: day 1 of Princess Cristina tax fraud trial draws to a close 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 11/01/2016
Turkey Turkey to offer work permits to Syrian migrants 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 11/01/2016
Sport Price claims fourth win in Dakar Rally 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 11/01/2016
Syria Syrian opposition casts doubts on peace talks after claims of Russian bombing 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 11/01/2016
United Kingdom Full interview: Martin Talbot, Official Charts Company Watch the full interview with Martin Talbot, Chief Executive of the Official Charts Company in the UK, on the impact of David Bowie’s life and work. 11/01/2016
France Containers replace tents for 1,500 migrants in Calais 'Jungle' camp Authorities have moved 140 people living in the so-called Jungle refugee camp in northern France into newly-constructed accommodation. Made of 11/01/2016
World Messi wins unprecedented fifth 'best player of the year award' 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 11/01/2016
United Kingdom Bowie, from glam star to Blackstar, a serial (re)inventor We talk to music industry commentator Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company in the UK, in London. Alasdair Sandford 11/01/2016
Business European stocks stabilise but global worries persist European markets opened the week on a rebound, clawing back some of the losses of the previous week, but the main market preoccupation continues to 11/01/2016
Germany Majority under investigation for Cologne sex attacks of 'migrant origin' 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 11/01/2016
United Kingdom A 'genius', a 'starman': politicians join pop stars in Bowie tributes 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 11/01/2016
Vatican Pope calls on Europe to maintain principles of humanity Pope Francis has said the flood of new arrivals was a major burden for Europe and had given rise to “significant” fears over security and 11/01/2016
South Africa Oscar Pistorius to appeal murder conviction South African athlete Oscar Pistorius’s lawyers have lodged papers at the Constitutional Court urging a review of his murder conviction. Pistorius 11/01/2016
world news Teenager attacks Jewish teacher in Marseille A teenager who attacked a Jewish teacher in the French port of Marseilles said he did it in the name of the so-called Islamic State, according to the 11/01/2016
United Kingdom Your favorite David Bowie songs We asked you what are your all-time favorite David Bowie song, this is what you answered. On Facebook What is your all-time favorite David Bowie 11/01/2016
Culture news Bowie bows out with Blackstar shining With his constantly changing persona and extremely catchy sounds, David Bowie was one of the most influential artists of modern music. He redefined 11/01/2016
Business Holiday hangover hits rouble as speculators claw at Russia The Russian rouble tanked again on Monday as the week opened with the Russian currency under severe market pressure. A 10-day holiday period in 11/01/2016
world news Dutch call for greater sharing of intelligence 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 11/01/2016
Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel under pressure over attacks in Cologne 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 11/01/2016
Europe News EU orders Belgium to claw back extra taxes from major firms 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 11/01/2016
world news David Bowie: Social media overwhelmed with tributes Tributes poured in on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social network feeds to celebrate the life and death of David Bowie. The singer lost 11/01/2016
United Kingdom How David Bowie ch-ch-changed music With hits such as Let’s Dance, Starman and Space Oddity, along with his flamboyant alter ego Ziggy Stardust, his work touched a generation of 11/01/2016
United Kingdom 10 reasons why David Bowie mattered For this writer, born 12 years after David Bowie, the musician was part of the daily furniture for the best part of 50 years. He erupted into my 11/01/2016
Business Saudis begin opening oil industry to foreign investors Saudi Arabia will open its oil refining ventures to foreign investors, but not state-owned exploration and production activities, according to 11/01/2016
Syria Vital aid arrives in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya 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 11/01/2016
Business Air France-KLM report mixed fortunes for terror-stained 2015 Air France – KLM say the Paris attacks cost the airline around 70 million euros in lost revenue in December, but that business appears to be picking 11/01/2016
Mexico Mexico begins 'EL Chapo' drugs lord extradition process Mexico has started formal extradition proceedings against the captured drug lord Joaquin Guzmán, known as El Chapo – in the strongest sign it intends 11/01/2016
no comment A shot across the bows The US Navy has released declassified footage alleging to show the moment an Iranian warship fired unguided rockets less than 1,400 meters from one 11/01/2016
Europe News Cologne attackers must be brought to justice, says Rotterdam mayor The tough-talking mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, has given his reaction to the Cologne sex attacks. Aboutaleb, who holds both Dutch and 11/01/2016
