Iraq Iraq: Thousands bid last farewell to ex-President Talabani The veteran Kurdish leader's body was flown to his home town from Germany where he died on Tuesday 06/10/2017
world news American Civil Liberties Union to sue over birth control rollback The new rule allows any employer to stop offering birth control in their insurance plans on moral or religious grounds. 06/10/2017
Sport Dzimitry Minkou puts on golden performance at Tashkent Grand Prix Man of the day Belarussian Dzimitry Minkou took gold in style in the under 66 kilograms category on day one of the Tashkent Grand Prix. 06/10/2017
Sport Meeke wins Rally of Spain Northern Irish driver enjoys second World Rally victory of 2017 after dominating proceedings 06/10/2017
Spain Spain’s Caixabank and Gas Natural quit Catalonia Spain’s Caixabank and Gas Natural quit Catalonia 06/10/2017
Spain Speaking up for Catalonia’s ‘silent majority’ A local history teacher, who favours remaining part of Spain, gives his views on the difficulties surrounding the independence referendum. 06/10/2017
Russia Russian skyscraper ‘becomes Europe’s tallest building’ The Lakhta Center in St Petersburg isn't even finished yet, but its creators are already claiming it's bigger than all other skyscrapers in Europe 06/10/2017
Spain New Spanish law could damage Catalonia's finances The Spanish government has stepped up economic pressure on the Catalan government by passing a law making it easier for companies to move their operations around the country dealing a potential blow to the region's finances. 06/10/2017
Style What do Putin and Schwarzenegger have in common? Pottery. We went to Herend manufactory where generations of craftsmen have been creating luxury porcelain for nearly 200 years. 06/10/2017
Style James Bond's Hungarian shoes The world's best handmade shoes are by Hungary's secret luxury shoe maker. 06/10/2017
the global conversation Indian women in the workforce: discussion from the India Economic Summit India has one of the lowest female labour force participation rates in the world, and this number is declining. 06/10/2017
state of the union EU on mediating in Catalonia crisis: no way! In this edition of State of the Union: Following the referendum in Catalonia and the robust police force used by the Spanish authorities, the 06/10/2017
no comment Barcelona patisserie selling cakes with pictures of police chief Barcelona patisserie selling cakes with pictures of police chief 06/10/2017
Spain Is Spain softening its stance on Catalonia? Spain has apologised for the violent police crackdown following the independence referendum in Catalonia. 06/10/2017
United Kingdom UK PM May: from 'strong and stable' to 'calm' Embattled Prime Minister Theresa May seeks to emphasise her authority over the Conservatives. 06/10/2017
no comment 19 dead in Russian train-bus collision near Pakrov 19 dead in Russian train-bus collision near Pakrov 06/10/2017
Netherlands #dearcatcallers: Woman takes selfies with men that heckle or ask for sex in the street Noa Jansma, a 20-year-old student from Amsterdam, experienced everything from wolf-whistling to being asked for sex 06/10/2017
Spain Catalan referendum: 'Hablamos' movement to bring both sides together "We are better than our leaders, let's talk." 06/10/2017
Poland Hurricane wreaks havoc in Poland At least two people died and many more were injured including eight firefighters as hurricane force winds and rain lashed Western Poland. 06/10/2017
United Kingdom 'Record summer sales' for easyJet EasyJet reports record sales amid turmoil in the industry. 06/10/2017
World This week in pictures: Las Vegas tragedy, Catalonia turbulence and PM May's very bad day Two major news stories have dominated this week – the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, and Catalonia’s referendum on independence, deemed illegal 06/10/2017
USA Donald Trump hints at abandoning Iran nuclear deal with 'calm before the storm' comment US President Donald Trump is expected to abandon the Iran nuclear deal. The nuclear deal was implemented between Iran and the P5+1 group of world 06/10/2017
brussels bureau EU, India strengthen ties in security, trade Honoring Mahatma Gandhi, the father of modern India, and dealing with Narendra Modi, the country’s current Prime Minister. At their 14th summit in 06/10/2017