world news Porsche to recall thousands of cars over emmisions-controlling software The German Transport Minister has ordered the recall of 22,000 Porsche Cayenne cars to remove what he called an illegal software that controlled the 27/07/2017
France Macron plans asylum "hotspots" for migrants in Libya The French President is proposing a new way to stem the flow of refugees into Europe 27/07/2017
Belgium Watch: EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker rejects Merkel’s telephone call Most politicians would not hesitate over taking a telephone call from the most powerful woman in Europe. Not so EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker, who 27/07/2017
Turkey Summer rainstorms see Istanbul pounded by hailstones the size of golf balls A severe summer storm, which saw hailstones the size of golf balls fall from the skies above Istanbul, has left three people injured in the Turkish 27/07/2017
Greece More EU aid to Greece to help cope with migrants More than 200 million euros has been given to Greece to help it cope with the influx of tens of thousands of migrants and refugees 27/07/2017
United Kingdom UK: pre-Brexit consultation on EU migrants The British government will examine what contribution EU citizens make to the UK economy 27/07/2017
musica Iran shines in Ravenna under Riccardo Muti It was a historic event that conductor Riccardo Muti offered the public at the Ravenna Festival this year: marking the 20th edition of his Roads of Friendship project, he brought together on stage mus 27/07/2017
Israel Palestinians celebrate as barriers removed from Jerusalem holy site Despite the scenes of joy there is uncertainty over the overall Palestinian stance on Israeli security measures. 27/07/2017
USA Amazon's Bezos world's richest man Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now the world's richest man after a surge in the company's shares pushed his fortune to 77.5 billion euros. 27/07/2017
Israel Dozens wounded as Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem Chaotic scenes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque as thousands of Muslims poured through the gates to pray 27/07/2017
Eco-Innovation Free movement of bicycles: how to cross Europe with pedal power One in 2 Europeans are regular cyclists, so if you haven’t booked your summer holiday yet, then maybe it’s time to get on your bike! 27/07/2017
state of the union EU Commission ups the pressure on Poland There will no longer be a safety net for Warsaw regarding its judicial reforms. 27/07/2017
Iran Iran nuclear talks miss deadline, enter seventh day Iran nuclear talks have missed a Tuesday deadline and are now continuing without the Russian, Chinese and French foreign ministers. The negotiators 27/07/2017
United Arab Emirates Dubai dogs get own air-conditioned park and pool It appears a dog's life isn't so bad after all. At least in Dubai, where an indoor dog park claiming to be the world's biggest opened last April. 27/07/2017
Culture news Dubai celebrates budding fashion talent Budding fashion talents have been showcasing their designs in Dubai. Held in one of the world’s largest shopping malls, the Vogue Fashion Dubai 27/07/2017
Cinema On the road to find action-comedy hero Bud Spencer Documentary explores life of actor Bud Spencer, with two fans attempting to meet him in person 27/07/2017
world news Sharp decline in sperm count for Western men a 'major health crisis' Doctors describe a sharp decline in sperm count for Western men a 'major health crisis' 27/07/2017
United Kingdom Judge rules Charlie Gard will spend his final hours in a hospice A British judge has ruled that Charlie Gard will be moved to a hospice to spend his final hours there before a ventilator that keeps him alive is turned off. 27/07/2017
Sweden Sweden in political crisis over botched outsourcing deal Sweden is in the grip of a political crisis as Prime Minister Stefan Lofven reshuffled his minority cabinet in a bid to avoid calling an early election. 27/07/2017
no comment Chincoteague Ponies takes the plunge More than 200 ponies took part in the annual swim from Assateague Island to neighboring Chincoteague Island on Virginia's eastern shore 27/07/2017
no comment China’s Yellow River floods Hukou Waterfall scenic area was closed on Wednesday due to flooding of China’s Yellow River. 27/07/2017
Cult Mozart has never been so modern This year opera program of the Salzburg Festival starts with Mozart’s last opera La Clemenza di Tito, sung in Italian. 27/07/2017
Europe News President Juncker agrees on right to food equality European Commission President Juncker agrees with Slovak PM over food quality disparity between EU members states 27/07/2017
View View: Why tax cuts for the rich solve nothing Lowering taxes to "incentivise investors" and "free-up" the economy has never worked in the US. Here's why... 27/07/2017
Eco-Innovation Rolls-Royce's new Phantom VIII: What you need to know The new Rolls-Royce, one of the most recognizable brands and the oldest motoring nameplate in the world, - launched in London. 27/07/2017
Cult Salzburg Festival: Modern-Day Mozart A contemporary take on the Mozart operatic masterpiece is a star attraction at the annual summer festival 27/07/2017
Business UK motor market 'cools' in line with forecasts: SMMT UK motor market 'cools' in line with forecasts 27/07/2017
United Kingdom Watch: Lorry drivers caught doing paperwork and watching films at the wheel This is the moment lorry drivers in England were caught doing their paperwork, making calls and even watching a movie at the wheel. Police went out 27/07/2017
USA US prison inmates film jailbreak Footage filmed by escaped inmates shows how they used a bunk bed leg to break out of jail 27/07/2017
Business South Korea tech giants Samsung post record earnings Samsung has posted record earnings putting it on course to beat rival Apple's quarterly profits. 27/07/2017
