Netherlands Dutch shop apologizes over Hitler colouring book A Dutch retailer has been forced to apologise after it unwittingly sold copies of a colouring book featuring Adolf Hitler. 06/04/2017
France The far-left wild card in the French presidential election Far-left maverick Jean-Luc Melenchon is rising in the polls and becoming the ultimate wild card in the French presidential race. 06/04/2017
Greece Documenta 14 set to open outside Germany for first time It's the first time Documenta will open outside Germany. Athens is preparing to host the 14th edition of the modern art exhibition. 06/04/2017
Russia Russians rally in tribute to victims of St. Petersburg metro bombing Thursday was the third and last day of national mourning for the victims of Monday's attack. 06/04/2017
Argentina Argentina: police and protesters clash during general strike Protesters in Argentina have clashed with police during demonstrations against government austerity measures. 06/04/2017
USA King of the insult Don Rickles dies aged 90 The comedian and actor known for his witty insults passed away in Los Angeles. 06/04/2017
View Eurozone crisis: what the EU leaders need to do to put European integration back on track By Herman Van Rompuy,Janis A. Emmanouilidis,Fabian Zuleeg The eurozone crisis is far less dangerous now than during its peak years of 2010-2013 06/04/2017
USA Embattled House Intel chairman, close to Trump, steps aside from Russia probe Devin Nunes, the head of a congressional probe into alleged Russian meddling in the US presidential election, said he would temporarily step aside to face an ethics inquiry. 06/04/2017
brussels bureau The Brief from Brussels: Hungary faces mounting criticism, 'friendly' Brexit meeting This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital. 06/04/2017
View "Stop damaging Greece" say 46 MEPs 46 MEPS from different political groups and members of the Progressive Caucus of the European Parliament signed a common solidarity statement “Stop Damaging Greece” before next Eurogroup of 7th Ap 06/04/2017
USA Trump and Jinping in crucial talks at Mar-a-Lago US and China hold key talks at Mar-a-Lago 06/04/2017
Syria Sarin gas thought to be likely agent used in Syria attack Sarin gas is now thought by many to have been used in the attack in Syria. 06/04/2017
Sport Japanese Olympians join schoolchildren for education programme launch Hundreds of children take part in official launch ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic education programme 06/04/2017
Italy Archaeologists uncover ancient Rome aqueduct Archaeologists have uncovered what could be Rome’s oldest aqueduct. 06/04/2017
Hungary Hungary defends border 'container camps' for migrants Hungary has defended its decision to detain migrants in shipping containers on the border with Serbia. 06/04/2017
musica Flórez revamps Werther Forbidden love, wrongdoings and despair: Zurich Opera House ventures into late 19th-century French romanticism with Werther, by Jules Massenet. 06/04/2017
Hungary Everything you need to know about the Central European University controversy The Hungarian government has moved to close down the George Soros-funded Central European University in Budapest, triggering a wave of protests and claims academic freedom is under threat. 06/04/2017
Ukraine Ukrainians granted visa-free travel in the EU The European Parliament on Thursday voted to ease travel restrictions for Ukrainians visiting member states. 06/04/2017
economy New British law could be major boost in womens' fight to close gender pay gap From Thursday all British forms employing 250 people or more will have to publish by next April the complete gender breakdown of their workers' pay, and will no longer be able to hide the lower rates 06/04/2017
brussels bureau EU criticism mounts of Hungary's crackdown on foreign universities There is criticism from the European Commission’s president over controversial moves by Hungary’s prime minister to crackdown on foreign universities. 06/04/2017
Russia European Parliament calls on Russia to free Kremlin critic Navalny The European Parliament has demanded Russia free Alexei Navalny. 06/04/2017
Syria Amid calls for inquiry, Syria again denies chemical attack Images from the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun on Thursday showed men collecting evidence from the site of the chemical attack that killed at least 70 people including… 06/04/2017
Syria Chemical killer slays 22 members of the same Syrian family Chemical killer claims 22 members of the same Syrian family 06/04/2017
brussels bureau EU: stricter Schengen checks brought in to fight terror Be prepared for possible delays if you are planning to travel in or out of Europe’s Schengen zone. 06/04/2017
India Sex trafficking victims are getting the best revenge A school dedicated to helping child prostitution victims become lawyers has opened in India. 06/04/2017
world news Talk about depression on World Health Day The World Health Organisation invites us to use World Health Day on 7 April to talk about depression, the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. 06/04/2017
USA US Senate expected to go nuclear over Supreme Court nomination US Republican Senators are expected to invoke the “nuclear option” Thursday to force through President Donald Trump's nominee to the US Supreme Court. 06/04/2017
Russia St Petersburg metro attack: 'Bomb' found in police raid Authorities in St Petersburg say they have detained several suspects and made an explosive device safe inside an apartment block in the city. 06/04/2017
Germany Germany army launches new cyber command 2017 is election year in Germany, and hacker attacks like those alleged to have taken place during the US elections in 2016, are feared. 06/04/2017
