2017-10-27

World News

Man jailed for 24 years for infecting 30 women with HIV

An Italian court has sentenced an HIV-positive man to jail for intentionally infecting 30 women

27/10/2017

Sport

Frank De Wit enjoys a golden moment at Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam

Frank De Wit takes his second Grand Slam of the year at Abu Dhabi Judo tournament

27/10/2017

Spain

Spain's Prime Minister calls for calm after Catalonia declares independence

The Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy has called for calm and said the rule of law would be restored in Catalonia, after the region declared independence from Spain.

27/10/2017

Spain

Madrid poised to make move on Catalonia

The Spanish Senate is expected to trigger Article 155 of the country's constitution

27/10/2017

Spain

Spanish PM Rajoy fires government of Catalonia, calls snap elections

Spanish PM Rajoy fires government of Catalonia

27/10/2017

Spain

[In pictures] Historic day as Catalonia declares independence before Spain's crackdown

27/10/2017

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Catalan lawmakers burst into song after independence declaration

Independence supporters belt out "Els Segadors" in Catalan parliament.

27/10/2017

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Paris bar on cutting edge of pub games

A Canadian import hits the bullseye as axe-throwing takes off in a Paris bar.

27/10/2017

Spain

Euroviews. Being a journalist in the Catalan storm

Trying to avoid being manipulated while being accused of manipulation, covering the Catalan debate is complicated.

27/10/2017

Spain

Catalonia's controversial declaration

The semi-autonomous region has declared independence, in direct defiance of the government in Madrid which is preparing to impose direct rule over the region

27/10/2017

Europe News

European leaders to Catalan separatists: Get lost

27/10/2017

Living

New world record for the legendary Paul Newman Daytona watch

The most iconic Rolex wrist watch in the world has been sold for a record price.

27/10/2017

World News

Meet the Innovation Radar prize 2017 finalists

Europe’s most innovative projects have been shortlisted

27/10/2017

Spain

Puigdemont calls on Catalans to "maintain the pulse of our country"

Puigdemont tells Catalans the future is "in our and your hands" after parliament votes for independence.

27/10/2017

USA

Weinstein versus Weinstein

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein says lawsuit to protect his 20% ownership in company and clear his name.

27/10/2017

Romania

Patriarch Kirill visits Romania

Patriarch Kirill visits Romania

27/10/2017

Spain

Spanish Senate votes today on Article 155

Spanish government is set to impose direct rule over Catalonia as crisis spirals

27/10/2017

Iraq

Euroviews. View: The West’s shameful silence on Kurdish statehood

When it comes to the Kurds of northern Iraq, the West has chosen realpolitik over moral consistency, writes Shlomo Avineri

27/10/2017

My Europe Series

Allegations of harassment - Europe's institutions are not immune

27/10/2017

USA

JFK assassination files: 12 things we’ve learned

From bizarre Castro assassination plots, to Soviet conspiracy theories and Hollywood sex parties

27/10/2017

Europe News

"Catalonia is condemned to isolation"

27/10/2017

Spain

History repeating? A timeline of Catalonia’s uneasy relationship with Spain

27/10/2017

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Rome's Trevi Fountain turns red after protester dumps dye into it.

Rome's Trevi Fountain has turned red after an activist poured dye into it to protest against Rome's 'corruption and filth.'

27/10/2017

USA

US opioid crisis: 'national shame', but not yet national emergency

US President Trump labels the opioid crisis a 'national shame' but stops short of declaring a national emergency.

27/10/2017

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Capybaras enjoy a hot spring bath at a Tokyo zoo

Capybaras at a zoo north of Tokyo enjoy a hot spring bath as visitors take photos of the relaxing rodents

27/10/2017

Brazil

Police in Brazil believe arson may be the cause of wildfire in a national park

Police in Brazil are investigating whether arson may be the cause of a wildfire that has destroyed more than a quarter of a national park

27/10/2017

World News

Catalonia: what direct rule from Madrid could mean

Spain's parliament has given the green light for Madrid to take over the region after the Catalan parliament declared independence.

27/10/2017

Japan

Japanese company creates noise-canceling spoon to drown slurping sounds

The spoon sends signals to an app that plays an artificial flushing noise to cover up slurping noodles

27/10/2017

Russia

Russia tests ballistic missiles

Launches conducted for land, sea and submarine-based weapons.

27/10/2017

Cinema

The Rome Film Festival opens its 12th edition with Scott Cooper’s new film "Hostiles"

Rosamund Pike, director Scott Cooper and Wes Studi lit up the red carpet in Rome for their latest film, "Hostiles," which opened the 12th Rome Film Festival.

27/10/2017