USA President Donald Trump signs $1.3tn spending bill Trump said he had signed the bill, despite his qualms on some issues, because a $60 billion increase in military spending had convinced him it was a worthwhile compromise. 23/03/2018
Greece The ultra fan, 82, at the heart of her team’s birthday celebrations When Noule Depe started going to watch her favourite Greek football team play in 1954, she was, as a woman at a live match, a rarity. Now, more than six decades later, her loyalty is set to be rewarded. 23/03/2018
Poland Huge protests in Poland over near-total abortion ban Tens of thousands of Polish protesters hit the streets on Friday to oppose draft government moves to tighten the country’s abortion laws. 23/03/2018
United Kingdom How about a life-sized cake-alike of your loved one? If you have more money than you know what to do with, then read on. 23/03/2018
Chile Mystery solved: alien-like skeleton found in Chile ‘was human’ Its discovery in 2003 in Chile sparked suggestions it was evidence of aliens visiting Earth. Now scientists say they have finally put that theory to bed. 23/03/2018
USA Europe keeps close eye on new US National Security Adviser The appointment of the hawkish John Bolton as US National Security Adviser could effect the relationship with some of America's closest allies 23/03/2018
United Kingdom Watch: Top Gear scoops world record for fastest tractor Motor show Top Gear scooped the unusual Guiness World Record after reaching a top speed of 87.271 miles per hour (140 kph) with a modified farm vehicle. 23/03/2018
business planet Supercharging the future Business Planet travels to Germany to meet experts and entrepreneurs revolutionsing the way we store energy. 23/03/2018
USA Great Pacific Garbage Patch 'now three times the size of France’ The biggest garbage patch in the Pacific is swelling rapidly, according to a study, and has grown to three times the size of continental France. 23/03/2018
brussels bureau Russia's ambassador to the EU downplays detoriorating relations The EU says it will recall its ambassador to Russia and some EU states say they're considering expelling Russian diplomats. 23/03/2018
Jewelry and Watches Chopard stands up for 100% ethical gold at Baselworld Julianne Moore told Living it about her motivations concerning sustainable jewellery 23/03/2018
Russia Media boycott after Russian MP cleared of sexual harassment Is a #MeToo movement starting in Russia? Media outlets have boycotted Russia’s lower parliament after its ethics commission cleared an MP of sexual advances towards several journalists. 23/03/2018
brussels bureau EU criticises Trump's 'gun to our head' over metal tariffs EU leaders demand permanent exclusion from US metal import duties, after Washington gave bloc a temporary reprieve 23/03/2018
Fashion Inspiring Latvian designers spotted on the catwalk of Riga Fashion Wee The designers defining Latvian contemporary fashion identity. 23/03/2018
world news Nine Iranians charged in massive hacking scheme Federal officials said it was one of the largest state-sponsored computer hacking campaigns ever prosecuted by American authorities. 23/03/2018
Inspire Middle East Drinking and eating gold at Dubai’s ‘seven-star’ hotel Burj Al Arab's engineering director explains how gold is used across more than 2,000 square meters of the hotel. We also look at how gold can be an investment, an accessory and even a bridal dowry. 23/03/2018
France Air France cancels quarter of its flights The cancellations are due to a strike by staff 23/03/2018
no comment More than 150 whales have become stranded in Hamelin Bay inAustralia Only `15 whales remained alive on Friday afternoon. 23/03/2018
View You can now test yourself for cancer. Here's why you shouldn't. Cancer-screening is a double-edged sword. Knowledge can save lives, but it can also trigger fear and lead to unnecessary harm. 23/03/2018
France France supermarket terror: What we know Death toll rises to four after a gunman went on a shooting spree in the southern French towns of Carcassonne and Trèbes on Friday. 23/03/2018
Russia EU states may act against Russia as leaders back UK in spy poison case The EU has recalled its ambassador to Moscow after leaders agreed it was "highly likely" Russia was responsible for a nerve agent attack in the UK.The European Council of EU leaders said there was "no plausible alternative". 23/03/2018
state of the union State of the Union: UK-Russia war of words hits fever pitch In this edition of State of the Union, the UK-Russia war of words reaches fever pitch in the wake of the poisoning of a former spy in England and 23/03/2018
world news China threatens to slap 25 percent tariff on American pork "China does not want a trade war with anyone, but China is not afraid of and will not recoil from a trade war," the country's embassy in Washington warned. 23/03/2018
United Kingdom Theresa May welcomes EU’s Brexit transition offer EU leaders have formally adopted guidelines for negotiating post-Brexit relations and approved a transition offer for the UK, clearing the way for the next phase of talks. 23/03/2018
France France: Supermarket manager describes attack as 'terrifying' Four people have been killed and 16 injured by a gunman who stormed into a supermarket in southwestern France, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' 23/03/2018
world news U.S. sells 6,700 missiles to Saudi Arabia as part of $1B deal The weapons "will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of a friendly country," the State Department said. 23/03/2018
Greece Saharan dust covers much of Greece and travels further into Europe Parts of Greece resemble Mars more than the Mediterranean. 23/03/2018
world news EU confirms its ambassador to Russia has been recalled EU confirms its ambassador to Russia has been recalled, expected in Brussels at weekend . 23/03/2018
Spain Spanish court detains leading Catalan separatists on rebellion charges 25 pro-Catalan independence leaders face trial for rebellion, misuse of public funds and disobedience as the Supreme Court in Madrid steps up legal action following last year’s illegal referendum and independence declaration. 23/03/2018
Brazil Former Brazilian president to stay out of jail pending appeals process Brazil's top court has narrowly decided that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will not have to go to prison on a corruption conviction until he exhausts all possible appeals. 23/03/2018
