2016-07-14

Italy

Italy crash: Andria station master 'allowed crash train to pass'

Italy’s president Mattarella met the families of the victims of Tuesday’s train crash in Southern italy at a hospital in Bari.

14/07/2016

USA

Minnesota: Thousands pay tribute to Philando Castile

Families and friends of Philando Castile were joined by hundreds of mourners at the Cathedral of St.

14/07/2016

Ukraine

Drone launched to 'monitor fraud' in Ukraine parliament

The Ukrainian parliament has been disrupted by a drone, launched by an opposition party member to monitor potential voting fraud.

14/07/2016

Romania

Nearly 40 held in Romania slavery probe as new evidence emerges

Authorities in Romania have formally detained 38 people suspected of running a slavery ring.

14/07/2016

Cyprus

Cyprus: Roman era mosaic found during Larnaca sewage works

A rare Roman era mosaic has been discovered in Cyprus during excavations in the coastal city of Larnaca.

14/07/2016

Sport

Tour de France: Froome takes yellow after seeing red on Stage 12

Britain’s Chris Froome retained the yellow jersey as Belgium’s Thomas De Gendt kept his composure to claim the 12th stage of the Tour de France.

14/07/2016

France

Francois Hollande defends legacy in last Bastille Day interview

With less than a year until the next presidential election, Francois Hollande used his last Bastille Day address to defend his legacy.

14/07/2016

USA

Indiana Governor Mike Pence favourite for Donald Trump running mate

Donald Trump has entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with contenders as his staff prepare for an announcement on…

14/07/2016

Economy

Bank of England surprises investors with no change to UK interest rates

The Bank of England has left the cost of borrowing unchanged in Britain - for now - which pushed down share prices in London and boosted the pound against the dollar and the euro.

14/07/2016

World

Karl Lagerfeld on fashion, brexit and feline muses

Euronews – Isabelle Kumar He’s an icon – often described as the Kaiser – The Emperor in German- because when you are creative director to some of the most important Haute coutures houses in the world

14/07/2016

Sport

Silk Way Rally: Jefferies edges out Peterhansel to claim Stage 6

Damen Jefferies produced a stunning performance to clinch stage 6 of the Silk Way Rally.

14/07/2016

United Kingdom

Hammond, Johnson and Davis seen as key members of Theresa May's new cabinet

He spent just thirteen days in the political wilderness but now Boris Johnson holds one of the great offices of state.

14/07/2016

United Kingdom

In and Out: Team May

It is another tumultuous day in British politics, as Theresa May continued to unveil her new-look cabinet, sweeping away the remnants of David Cameron's era.

14/07/2016

Kenya

Kenya: several officers killed in hostage siege at police station

In western Kenya, several police officers have been killed, after a gunman held up a police station early on Thursday morning.

14/07/2016

Sci-Tech

Cultured Philistines - ancient cemetery discovered

A team in Israel has unearthed an ancient cemetery, which it says will unravel the mystery of the Philistines.

14/07/2016

Business Series

Pokemon profits and problems

The 'augmented reality' game Pokemon Go - having become a global phenomenon in just days - is set to make big money but is also creating controversy.

14/07/2016

Sport

Conte officially unveiled by Chelsea

Antonio Conte has been officially unveiled by Chelsea as their new manager.

14/07/2016

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson shrugs off Europe's shock at top diplomatic job

Boris Johnson’s appointment as the United Kingdom’s foreign minister has brought gasps of shock in diplomatic circles at home and abroad – especially in Europe.

14/07/2016

Iran

The state of Iran's economy one year after landmark deal over disputed nuclear programme

It has been one year since Iran, the US and five other world powers reached a landmark deal over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme.

14/07/2016

France

Wildfires brought under control in southern France and Spain

In the south of France, 3,000 holidaymakers in Torreilles were evacuated on Wednesday after strong winds whipped up a wildfire and more than 20 bungalows were…

14/07/2016

Hungary

Human Rights Watch condemns Hungary for 'cruel and violent treatment' of migrants

Hungary has been criticised for the “cruel and violent treatment of migrants.

14/07/2016

France

Troops from Australia and New Zealand special guests at French Bastille Day

As every year, Bastille Day in France means the Tricolour flag is out in force: at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and in towns and villages around the country as well as francophile places around the…

14/07/2016

USA

Pokemon Go "catches 'em all" as augmented reality game takes world by storm

If you were born before 1984 you may have been slightly baffled by all the talk and media coverage of Pokemon Go.

14/07/2016

Economy

Bank of England surprises by keeping interest rates unchanged

Keeping their powder dry the Bank of England's policymakers have left the cost of borrowing unchanged in Britain - for now.

14/07/2016

Italy

Nearly 78,000 migrants have arrived in Italy by sea so far this year

Four hundred and fifty migrants and refugees were rescued off Italy’s coast, the Italian coast guard has announced.

14/07/2016

Europe News

EU regulators hit Google with more anti-trust charges

EU regulators have hit Google with another competition charge, accusing it of blocking rivals in the online search advertising market.

14/07/2016

Afghanistan

Militant behind Peshawar school massacre 'killed in US drone strike'

Taliban-linked militant leader Umar Narai, the alleged mastermind of the Peshawar school massacre, has been killed by a American drone strike, according to US and Pakistani…

14/07/2016

Cult

Third 'New York fashion week: Men's' makes waves

‘New York Fashion Week: Men’s’ is heating up, as designers present their Spring/Summer 2017 collections.

14/07/2016

Spain

Pamplona: 2016 running of the bulls comes to an end

The controversial running of the bulls has come to an end for another year.

14/07/2016

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Anti-Theresa May protesters call for an election

People dressed as Theresa May parade outside the British prime minister’s official residence at 10 Downing Street, dancing and singing to call for a new general…

14/07/2016