Philip Pangalos

France

'Yellow vest' protests continue, clashes with riot police in Nantes

Five months after the birth of the 'yellow vest' movement in France, demonstrations continue, often turning violent, as happened in Nantes on Saturday

06/04/2019

Sport

Home crowd thrilled by magnificent judo on Day 1 of Antalya Grand Prix

The home crowd was thrilled by a magnificent display of judo and powerhouse performances on Day 1 of the 2019 Antalya Grand Prix in Turkey

06/04/2019

World News

After cyclone Idai, Mozambique needs help from the World Food Program

After cyclone Idai's devastating action, Mozambique has become another setting for the United Nations' World Food Program's relief operations

02/04/2019

Sport

Heavyweight heaven for hosts Georgia on Day 3 of Tbilisi Grand Prix

It was heavyweight heaven for hosts Georgia on the third and last day of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix as a final flurry saw France top the medals table

31/03/2019

Sport

Double Dutch delight on Day 2 of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix

It was double Dutch delight on Day 2 of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix as judokas from The Netherlands won two gold medals in the mid-weight divisions

30/03/2019

Sport

Georgian judokas pile on pressure on Day 1 of 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix

Georgian judokas pile on the pressure on a thrilling first day of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix as France and Georgia battle it out in medals standings

29/03/2019

France

Legendary French film director Agnès Varda dies at the age of 90

Legendary French film director and artist Agnès Varda, who won an honorary Palme d'Or in 2015 and an honorary Oscar last year, has died at the age of 90

29/03/2019

France

Tusk says European Parliament should be open to long Brexit extension

EC President Donald Tusk tells MEPs European Parliament should be open to a long extension for Brexit, respecting Britons who want to remain in the EU

27/03/2019

World News

EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss small extension to Brexit process

The leaders of 27 EU member states meet in Brussels today to discuss a request by British PM Theresa May for a small extension to the Brexit process

21/03/2019

World News

NGOs slam EU-Turkey refugee agreement as non-viable and ineffective

The agreement between the EU and Turkey to control the flow of refugees has led to non-viable and ineffective policies and practices in Greece

18/03/2019

Sport

Gold rush by Russian judokas on final day of Ekaterinburg Grand Slam

A surge by Russian judokas on the third and final day of the 2019 Ekaterinburg Grand Slam elated the home crowd as Russia topped the medals standings

17/03/2019

Sport

Great groundwork and Russian gold on Day 2 of Ekaterinburg Grand Slam

Spectacular judo and great groundwork on Day 2 of the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam as Russia's first gold of the tournament thrills an ecstatic home crowd

16/03/2019

Sport

Power, finesse and explosive judo on Day 1 of Ekaterinburg Grand Slam

Power, finesse and explosive judo dominated a thrilling opening day of the 2019 Ekaterinburg Grand Slam as four different countries won gold medals

15/03/2019

World News

European Parliament calls for suspension of Turkey EU accession talks

The European Parliament has called on the European Commission and member states to officially suspend negotiations for Turkey's EU accession

13/03/2019

World News

European Aviation Safety Agency grounds all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency has decided to ground all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following the fatal crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet on Sunday

12/03/2019

World News

EU adopts broadened blacklist of tax havens, tripling countries on list

The EU has broadened its blacklist of tax havens in a revamp that triples the number of listed jurisdictions in a bid to limit tax evasion and avoidance

12/03/2019

World News

Boeing confirms it will upgrade software for all 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Boeing said it will upgrade software for all 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This comes after an FAA request, and Sunday's crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX

12/03/2019

Sport

Fast footwork and fantastic judo on final day of Marrakech Grand Prix

There was fast footwork and fantastic judo on show during a historic final day of the 2019 Marrakech Grand Prix as Germany topped the medals standings

11/03/2019

Sport

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix, IJF signs Morocco deal

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix as the IJF signs landmark deal for a new Marrakech training centre and judo programmes in 40 schools

10/03/2019

Sport

Dynamic judo and powerhouse performances as Marrakech Grand Prix begins

Dynamic judo and powerhouse performances were on display as a thrilling Marrakech Grand Prix kicked off as Uzbekistan set the pace in the medals table

09/03/2019