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Austrian president warns EU of the threat of 'simplistic populism'

Austria’s president has warned MEPs that Europe should not repeat its past mistakes, as so called populist parties look to do well in key European elections this…

World News

Pictures of the week: Afcon final, lunar new year and a royal race

The best images from the last seven days.

South Africa

Watch: Scuffles break out in South African parliament

There were violent clashes inside South Africa’s parliament on Thursday, (February 9), as members of the Economic Freedom Fighters, (EFF), were forcibly removed.

South Africa

South Africa: Brawls break out during Zuma's State of the Nation address

Brawls have broken out inside South Africa’s parliament after opposition MPs were thrown out of the chamber during President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation…

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Germany

Politics walks the red carpet in Berlin

Barriers and walls hang over the opening of 67th Berlin Film Festival.

Romania

Euroviews. A battle for Romania's soul: view

France

France: Emmanuel Macron ramps up his presidential bid in Lyon

The tables are turning in the French presidential race, if the latest opinion polls are to be believed.

USA

US sanctions 25 over Iran's 'destabilizing activities in the region'

The US sanctions 25 individuals and entities under its Iran sanctions authority in response to alleged 'destabilizing activities in the region.'

Europe News

EU leaders back new steps to stem immigration from Africa

EU leaders have backed new steps to stem immigration from Africa, including financing migrant camps in Libya run by the UN-backed government.

United Kingdom

Trump's UK state visit fuels heated exchanges in parliament

Donald Trump's invitation to the UK has split the country, with rival petitions both in support of and against the new US president's state visit to Great Britain.

Korea

Ex-UN boss Ban Ki-moon won't run for South Korea presidency

Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that he would not be standing for the presidency of his native South Korea, despite once being considered the front-runner for the…

USA

Why Donald Trump is being compared to Richard Nixon

The US president has fired his acting attorney general for "defying executive orders", an action leading him to be compared to former US leader Richard Nixon.

USA

Meet Steve Bannon, Trump’s front man to fight all wars

Furor and global protests over an executive order curbing immigration?

World News

Fake news and the battle to save the truth in a post-truth world

Sometimes the truth may be stranger than fiction, but the line between fact and fiction is being blurred by fake news.

USA

#AllViews: Why Donald Trump will be a great president

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: Sinn Fein names Michelle O'Neill to replace Martin McGuinness

In Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein has named Michelle O’Neill as its new leader at Stormont to replace the outgoing Martin McGuinness.

Gambia

Gambian leader finally agrees to step down amid military pressure

Yahya Jammeh had refused to concede defeat to President Adama Barrow after elections in December

Turkey

Turkish parliament approves controversial constitutional reforms

339 MPs voted in favour of giving more executive power to the country's president, 142 were against, with no abstentions

USA

LGBT activists hold 'Queer Dance Party' outside Mike Pence's house

LGBT activists organised a guerrilla protest outside the Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s home on January 18.

United Kingdom

Martin McGuinness quits politics due to serious illness

Martin McGuinness former IRA leader quits politics