2017-10-23

World News

Trouble and strife for EU over autonomy and independence demands

A series of calls for more control is set to test unity across the European Union

23/10/2017

Spain

Back from the brink?: Catalonia debates direct rule from Madrid

The Catalonian Parliament will meet later this week to consider its response to the Spanish government's decision to claw back the region's autonomy.

23/10/2017

France

French parents investigated after naming child 'Jihad'

Judge could impose new name on boy in Toulouse.

23/10/2017

France

Watch: French president's dog relieves himself during meeting with ministers

French President Emmanuel Macron's dog, Nemo, still has some training to do.

23/10/2017

Europe News

Andrej Babis, the man set to be the next Czech PM

23/10/2017

Switzerland

Teenager arrested in Swiss axe attack

The attack, believed to have been carried out by a 17-year-old Latvian national, left several wounded in the small town of Flums, in north-eastern Switzerland

23/10/2017

Japan

Japan election: Abe hails massive win, but what now for the country's pacifist constitution?

23/10/2017

USA

LGBTQ gun club forms to combat growing popularity of far right in the US

"We're acknowledging our fear of a world in which conservatives are the only ones who are armed," said one member

23/10/2017

Spain

Explained: What do Madrid’s measures mean for Catalonia?

The new measures are the latest move by Madrid aimed at thwarting efforts by Catalonia to break away

23/10/2017

Eco-Innovation

"As the speed builds, so must his mental capacity”.

The mental preparation behind breaking land speed record

23/10/2017

Philippines

Philippines declares battle against Islamists in Marawi 'over'

The military has been waging a five-month operation against ISIL loyalists in the southern city.

23/10/2017

United Arab Emirates

Indecency charges against Briton Jamie Harron dropped after intervention by the prime minister and ruler of Dubai

The charges gainst a 27-year-old Scot, accused of indecency for allegedly touching a man's hip in a bar in Dubai have been dropped

23/10/2017

France

No solution to Calais' migrant problem one year after "jungle" demolition

Migrants continuing to gather in Calais and Dunkirk sleeping rough due to lack of facilities.

23/10/2017

Italy

Leaders get lost during Venice marathon, local takes advantage

Local runner wins after motorcycle blunder.

23/10/2017

Next Series

Takeaway: Wine fraud

How do you know the wine you drink is actually the one you think you bought?

23/10/2017

Italy

Italian regions push for financial autonomy

Voters in Lombardy and Veneto back greater autonomy from Rome but deny being like Catalonia

23/10/2017

North Korea

Hidden North Korea: NBC's Keir Simmons visits Pohynsa Temple

While North Korea delivers heated anti-US rhetoric on an almost daily basis, hearing from the country's people is rare. NBC's Keir Simmons got the chance to do so, on a state-sponsored visit to a temple nestled in the mountains to the north of the capital, Pyongyang.

23/10/2017

World

Hamilton must wait for 4th World Title

Hamilton wins US Grand Prix must must wait until Mexico to clinch world title

23/10/2017