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Economy

Half of Europeans think EU is heading in 'wrong direction': Survey

The figure is a "sudden reversal of trend" according to the latest Eurobarometer survey. But it's not all doom and gloom as 62% of Europeans think their country's membership to the EU is a good thing.

France

Briton shot dead by hunter in France

Britain's Foreign Office confirmed the accident and said it is providing assistance to the family of the victim.

France

Paris to open town hall doors to homeless people this winter

The measure is part of a plan to create some 3,000 emergency night shelter places.

Italy

Italian government orders transfer of migrants out of Riace

It follows the arrest of the town's mayor ealier this month, accused of organising "marriages of convenience" for migrants denied visas.

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World News

Thousands rally against climate change across Europe

The rallies come a week after a report warned that "rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society" are needed to keep temperatures below 1.5 degree celsius under pre-industrial levels.

World News

UN criticised over new human rights council members

The latest cohort of countries to be elected onto the Council includes the Philippines, Bahrain, Eritrea and Cameroon, drawing condemnation from Human Rights Watch.

World News

EU working-life expectancy grows to 36 years

Since 2000 the expected working life duration in the European Union has risen by three years to reach 36 years in 2017, according to the EU official statistics agency.

United Kingdom

Britain's Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank

Princess Eugenie, ninth-in-line to the throne, married her fiancé in Windsor's St George's Chapel on Friday.

Turkey

Turkish media say video shows Saudi men behind critic's disappearance

Turkish outlets have released footage they claim shows a 15-strong team of Saudi intelligence officers who are behind the disappearance of the Saudi journalist.

France

First attempts to free two ships that collided near Corsica fail

The collision resulted in a fuel spill that spread across 25 km in the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkey

Saudi critic Khashoggi 'missing' after embassy visit in Turkey

The American newspaper said that it had been unable to reach Jamal Khashoggi and that it is "very concerned about where he may be."

United Kingdom

Studying in the UK for EU students could get a lot pricier post-Brexit

Many fear that without a specific Brexit deal, EU students wishing to study in the Uk will be subjected to the same tuition fees as overseas students.

United Kingdom

Boris tears down May's Chequers Brexit plan in conference speech

Britain's former foreign secretary called on the government to "chuck Chequers", arguing there is still time to strike a better deal or prepare for a no-deal exit.

Italy

Tensions between Italy, EU ratchet up over budget rules

Italy revealed it's aiming for a 2019 budget deficit of 2.4% of gross domestic product — significantly higher than the 1.6% previously announced.

World News

Brexit: The worst insults EU-UK politicians have lobbed at each other

British politicians have compared the EU to a Soviet prison and said the bloc had a similar goal to Hitler's. Meanwhile on the continent, some serious trolling has been conducted on social media.

Republic of North Macedonia

Supporters for Macedonia name change fear low voter turnout

A referendum on changing the nation of Macedonia’s name to North Macedonia to pave the way for NATO membership attracted tepid voter participation Sunday, a blow to the prime minister’s hopes for a strong message of support.

United Kingdom

Coroner blasts Pret A Manger's allergen labelling after girl dies

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, died from a allergic reaction after eating a baguette bought in Pret A Manger.

Switzerland

Over 100 cartoons of Macron exhibited in Switzerland

The drawings, from 77 press cartoonists, are exhibited at the Maison du Dessin de Presse in Morges, Switzerland.

France

Jobless man told by Macron to 'cross the street' for work finds job

The French President was widely condemned earlier this month after he was filmed telling an unemployed gardener he just needed to "cross the street" to find work as a waiter or in construction.

Spain

Former French PM could become the next Barcelona mayor

Manuel Valls is expected to announce his candidacy for the Barcelona mayoral election on Tuesday.

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