2018-05-01

World News

Pope's former finance minister to stand trial on sexual abuse charges

The legal team representing Pope Francis' former finance minister said "the most vile allegations" had been dismissed.

01/05/2018

Spain

Full acquittal only fair result in Spain 'Wolf Pack' trial, says defendants' lawyer

"For us there is only room for acquittal, so any conviction, no matter how minor, would always be appealed against."

01/05/2018

World News

Euroviews. Who are 'The Precariat' and why do they threaten our society? | View

A new, dangerous class has emerged amid growing inequalities and insecurities.

01/05/2018

Brazil

Towerblock collapses in Sao Paulo after fire

Multi-story building plunges to the ground in centre of Brazilian city.

01/05/2018

World News

WHO's 20th World Asthma Day paints bleak picture for UK

The last five years have seen a 20% jump in the death rate in Britain, where experts say poor diagnosis and a failure to take asthma seriously is leading to preventable fatalities.

01/05/2018

Switzerland

Swiss Alps: Six die in bad weather

Four skiers and two climbers perished in separate incidents at the end of a tragic winter season in the mountains.

01/05/2018

Australia

Vatican Treasurer Cardinal Pell to stand trial on sex assault charges

Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s top Catholic and a senior Vatican official, denies charges of historical sexual assault as a court rules he must face trial.

01/05/2018

USA

US extends negotiations on steel tariffs

US extends negotiations on steel and aluminium tariffs for EU, Canada and Mexico

01/05/2018

Armenia

A decisive day for Armenia

Opposition leader set to be elected as prime minister after weeks of protests

01/05/2018

World News

As it happened: Tuesday morning, May 1

The morning's news, as it unfolded.

01/05/2018

World News

Toronto restaurant fined for racial profiling

A black man who was asked to prepay for his meal filed a complaint. An Ontario human rights tribunal ordered the restaurant to pay him $10,000.

01/05/2018

Afghanistan

Funerals held for victims of Kabul bomb blasts

Nine journalists were among victims of a double suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 25 people.

01/05/2018

Europe News

Project funding could be cut as EU battles to balance books

As EU tackles a shrinking budget, and increased commitments, cohesion funds for development projects could be slashed

01/05/2018