Alice Tidey

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."

3 October 2018

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.

3 October 2018

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.

2 October 2018

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.

2 October 2018

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.

1 October 2018

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.

30 September 2018

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.

28 September 2018

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.

28 September 2018

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.

27 September 2018

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.

25 September 2018

United Kingdom

Brexit: What went wrong with Theresa May's Chequers plan?

The British Prime Minister's Brexit proposals have been under attack from her own party and the EU since she released them in July.

24 September 2018

Switzerland

Swiss canton votes to ban burqa in public

St Gallen becomes the second Swiss canton to ban the full-face veil in public.

24 September 2018

World News

558 million-year-old fossil is world's oldest known animal: Report

The discovery dates the presence of animals of Earth 20 million years earlier than previously thought.

21 September 2018

World News

Satellite captures space junk in world's first

Around 7,600 tonnes of debris float around Earth posing a real threat to operational satellites.

21 September 2018

Netherlands

4 children dead after train collides into 'cargo' bike in Netherlands

Two other people were injured in the accident in the city of Oss.

20 September 2018

Ireland

Two dead in Ireland as Storm Ali batters British Isles

A woman has died after strong wind swept her caravan over a cliff.

20 September 2018

Colombia

Colombia coca cultivation at 'all-time high', UN warns

Colombia's 2017 cocaine production is estimated to have a value of $2.7 billion (€2.3 billion).

20 September 2018

Yemen

5 million Yemeni children face starvation, warns aid group

Renewed fighting in the coastal city of Hodeidah threatens its vital port.

19 September 2018

Romania

Romania sets date for controversial referendum to block gay unions

The vote, condemned by numerous rights groups, is to be held on Oct 6-7.

19 September 2018

Belgium

EU probes German car makers for suspected collusion

If found guilty of breaching EU anti-trust rules, the companies could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.

19 September 2018