2016-09-26

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Prince William and Kate Middleton begin Canada visit

Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have begun an official visit to Canada – their first with their children – three-year-old Prince George and one-year-old Princess…

26/09/2016

Iran

Iran's supreme leader tells Ahmadinejad not to run again for president

26/09/2016

Spain

Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato in the dock on corruption charges

Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato arrives at court for his trial relating to the alleged misuse of company credit cards.

26/09/2016

Switzerland

Swiss vote to beef up government surveillance powers

Voters in Switzerland have approved a draft law to beef up surveillance powers in the alpine country.

26/09/2016

Cinema

'Scottish Mussel' a highland fling with pearls and bivalved mollusks

'Scottish Mussel' is a romantic comedy, which sees chancer, Ritchie, attempt to make money as an illegal pearl fisher.

26/09/2016

Cult

This is not an exhibition René Magritte at the Pompidou in Paris

The Pompidou Museum in Paris presents an new exhibition of the work of Belgian surrealist René Magritte.

26/09/2016

France

France's Hollande visits Calais, vowing to close 'Jungle'

President Francois Hollande has gone to Calais, vowing to completely dismantle the so-called ‘jungle’ migrant camp there before winter.

26/09/2016

USA

Golf's Arnold Palmer dies at 87

US sport’s legend Arnold Palmer, regarded as one of golf’s greatest players, has died at the age of 87.

26/09/2016

USA

Trump vows to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital if he’s elected.

26/09/2016

Syria

Attack and counter-attacks continue in the battle for Aleppo

There has been no let up in the battle for Aleppo and surrounding areas.

26/09/2016

Colombia

Colombia prepares for signing of historic peace deal

Colombia’s Caribbean town of Cartagena is preparing to host the signing of an historic peace deal between the Colombian government and Farc rebels.

26/09/2016

Cyprus

UN chief pledges help on talks to reunify Cyprus

United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon has promised to lend his support to rival Cypriot leaders as they engage in complex talks aimed at reunifying the divided island…

26/09/2016

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia Serbs vote to keep disputed national holiday

Bosnian Serbs have voted overwhelmingly to keep January 9 as a national holiday in defiance of Bosnia’s highest court.

26/09/2016