USA What life is like on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine What started as a seemingly internal squabble has become one of the most dangerous potential flashpoints between Russia and the United States. 17/02/2019
France "We're being set upon" - police attacked during 'Yellow Vest' protest Remarkable footage has emerged of a police patrol coming under attack during Yellow Vest protests in the French city of Lyon. 17/02/2019
Germany Germany to stop extradition of citizens to UK after Brexit Berlin will stop extraditing Germans to Britain immediately after Brexit, even if it leaves the European Union with a deal. 17/02/2019
France France denies softening stance on Irish backstop "These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said. 17/02/2019
Venezuela Russia's Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela's state oil company While many foreign firms have been cutting their exposure to PDVSA since sanctions were imposed, the fact that a lender closely aligned with the Russian state is following suit is significant given the Kremlin has been among Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's staunchest supporters. 17/02/2019
world news Pope orders summit on sex abuse Pope Francis has summoned senior Catholic clergy to the Vatican to hold a summit on how to deal with the issue of sexual abuse 17/02/2019
USA Legal experts say Trump's national emergency comments could undercut him in court "His statements will certainly become Exhibit 1," Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told NBC News. 17/02/2019
USA Anthony Weiner released from prison The disgraced ex-congressman served 15 months at Federal Medical Center Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, after pleading guilty to sexting with a 15-year-old girl. 17/02/2019
USA 'Many of us are concerned': Lawmakers react to Trump's national emergency declaration "I don't think we needed a national emergency declaration," Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas told CBS News. 17/02/2019
Germany Germany responds to Trump appeal to take back ISIL fighters from Syria Germany can take back so-called Islamic State fighters captured in Syria only if the suspects have consular access, the interior ministry said on Sunday. Some 1,050 people have travelled from Germany to the warzone in Syria and Iraq since 2013 and about a third have already returned to Germany. 17/02/2019
USA Stephen Miller and Fox's Chris Wallace battle over Trump's national emergency declaration "It's always good, and always challenging, to talk to you," Wallace said at the conclusion of the interview. 17/02/2019
United Arab Emirates France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. 17/02/2019
Russia Black snow blamed on Russian coal industry Coal dust is being blamed for turning snow black in Russia's largest mining region in Siberia 17/02/2019
Germany Smurf fans sets new world record Ten-year-old record for most people dressed as Smurfs is broken in southern Germany. 17/02/2019
France 'Yellow vests': Macron slams abuse of French philosopher at protests They shouted: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!", and "Zionist!". 17/02/2019
United Kingdom Passengers stranded as Flybmi goes into administration Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across Europe following the collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi. 17/02/2019
Germany German town ‘breaks world record’ for largest Smurfs meeting A small German town was turned blue when it tried to break the world record for the largest meeting of Smurfs. 17/02/2019
world news Guinea-Bissau to hold delayed elections Former Portuguese colony has been in political deadlock since 2015 17/02/2019
France Tattoo meets dance in Paris Hundreds of tattoo artists from around the world gathered in the French capital for the annual tattoo fair 17/02/2019
USA 2020 warning signs grow for historic economy As the presidential campaign approaches, there are growing questions about what the economic landscape may look like in November 2020. 17/02/2019
USA Move over, Oscasio-Cortez. The Green New Deal's got some competition. With no shortage of ideas in Congress about how to address climate change, Democrats are likely to clash over where to go from here. 17/02/2019
USA The Oscars can't seem to make up its mind about anything. Here's a timeline. It's been one public relations headache after another. 17/02/2019
Argentina Funeral in Argentina for Premiership football player Emiliano Sala Local hero is cremated in hometown 17/02/2019
USA Trump calls on European allies to take back captured ISIS fighters "The U.S. does not want to watch as these ISIS fighters permeate Europe, which is where they are expected to go," Trump warned. 17/02/2019
United Kingdom Does this girl’s climate tears sum up the feelings of a generation? This is the moment an emotional 11-year-old girl broke down in tears during a climate change rally. 17/02/2019
Germany Political and social films triumph at Berlin Festival The awards ceremony marked the end of Dieter Kosslick’s career as Berlinale director after 18 years. 17/02/2019
USA Fashion designer spins spoiled milk into eco-friendly clothing The fashion industry is considered one of the worst polluters in the world, and experts say there's an urgent need to develop eco-friendly alternatives. 17/02/2019
USA Saudi crown prince heads for Pakistan amid rising India tensions Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is due to arrive in Pakistan on Sunday, but the visit risks being overshadowed by escalating tensions between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan. 17/02/2019
Bulgaria 'Absolutely abhorrent': Far-right march to honour pro-Nazi general Around 2,000 of them strode through the Bulgarian capital for the annual Lukov March. 17/02/2019
United Kingdom Brexit billboards: Four 'working dads' holding politicians to account Four 'working dads' are the billboard campaigners holding politicians to account over Brexit armed with ladders, roller brushes and 'damning statements from leaders'. 17/02/2019
