Korea South Korea: the woman at the heart of President Park's impeachment Choi Soon-sil is the woman at the heart of the political scandal that has rocked South Korea and ensnared Park Geun-hye. 09/12/2016
Cinema The hot-runners in the race for Europe's top cinema awards Valerie Bruni Tedeschi is among the nominees for Best Actress in the European Film Awards for her performance in the movie “Like Crazy". 09/12/2016
world news Progressive rock icon Greg Lake dies Greg Lake – the singer and bass player for British 1970s progressive rock groups Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and King Crimson – has died aged 69. 09/12/2016
Denmark Migrant boats bound for EU should be 'shot at,' says Danish politician Security forces should shoot at boats of migrants trying to reach Europe’s shores. 09/12/2016
USA Mick Jagger - a dad again at 73! Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has become a father for the eighth time – at the age of 73. 09/12/2016
Sci-tech HyQ - the four-legged robot for disaster zones As Italy is slowly recovering from a series of deadly earthquakes, researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology of Genoa are developing a new generation of robots to work in disaster… 09/12/2016
France Lighting up Lyon! Annual festival returns to French city The annual Fete des Lumieres has returned to the French city of Lyon, lighting up landmarks with dazzling displays. 09/12/2016
Syria Syria's army pauses military operations in Aleppo - Russia Syria’s army has suspended “active” military action in eastern Aleppo, according to Russia’s foreign minister. 09/12/2016
Italy Italy's president starts talks to resolve political turmoil Italy’s president has begun talks with political leaders to find a quick resolution to the political crisis unfolding in the country following the resignation of prime minister Matteo… 09/12/2016
