John Paul Ging

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Polish vote for ruling Eurosceptic party splits between town and country

In what many are seeing as an indicator for next year's national elections, Poland's ruling Law and Justice Party has had contrasting results in regional polls. The Eurosceptic group did well in provincial assemblies, but fared badly in the major cities.

05/11/2018

World

Angela Merkel and Polish counterpart meet amid growing tensions

The German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Poland today to meet her Polish Counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki. They're expected to discuss the controversial Nord Stream II gas pipeline. It's an issue that has heightened already tense relations between the two countries.

02/11/2018

World

US emphasises military commitment to Europe during NATO war games

America is emphasising its increasing military presence in Europe as Nato's biggest military exercise since the Cold War continues in Norway. Trident Juncture involves all 29 members plus Finland and Sweden. The US has recently increased its military personnel based in Europe.

01/11/2018

World

Ronaldo firmly denies rape allegation

The lawyer for a woman who alleges she was raped by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009 says she was encouraged to come forward by the #MeToo movement. Kathryn Mayorga reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement with the Portuguese international footballer involving a 375,000 dollar payment.

04/10/2018

World

Italian Deputy Prime Minister threatens to sue Jean-Claude Juncker

The Italian deputy prime minister has threatened to sue Jean-Claude Juncker after the EU Commission President compared Italy to Greece. Matteo Salvini said Mr Juncker's comments pushed up Rome’s cost of borrowing.

03/10/2018

World

Theresa May speech to draw eventual Conservative conference to close

British Prime Minister Theresa May will bring a tumultuous Conservative Party conference to a close with a speech today, in the wake of Boris Johnson describing her Brexit plans as dangerous and unstable.

03/10/2018

World

Stubb set to launch candidacy for President of the EU Commission.

The former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb is expected to announce his candidacy today to replace Jean-Claude Juncker as President of the European Commission.

02/10/2018

World

NASA reaches landmark 60th anniversary

NASA, America's Space Agency, started operating exactly 60 years ago today - 1st October, 1958. And little over a decade after its founding, it put men on the moon for the first time.

01/10/2018

World

Square in Brussels renamed after murdered British MP

A square in Brussels is today being renamed after the murdered British MP Jo Cox. The 41-year-old was murdered in 2016 by right wing extremist Thomas Mair.

27/09/2018

World

Exiled Syrian artist recreates his suffering in the country's prisons

An exiled Syrian artist has been creating art to capture what he saw and experienced while in prison in his home country.

26/09/2018

World

Catholic Church in Germany publishes investigation into child abuse

A four-year investigation into the sexual abuse of children in the German Catholic Church publishes its findings today.

25/09/2018

World

Iran threatens 'devastating response' to parade attack, blames US

The deputy head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards has warned the US and Israel to expect a "devastating" response after accusing them of involvement in an attack on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz.

24/09/2018

World

Philippines prepares for arrival of Super Typhoon Mangkhut.

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Philippines ahead of the arrival of the Super Typhoon, Mangkhut. It's expected to make landfall later today and could reach a maximum speed of 268 kilometres an hour.

14/09/2018

World

Theresa May holds "No Deal" Brexit cabinet meeting

Theresa May is to hold a special cabinet meeting today to discuss a possible No-Deal Brexit - as the government works on contingency plans.

13/09/2018

World

Protesters rage in Koethen after German man's murder

An estimated two and a half thousand people took to the streets in an anti-migrant demonstration in the German city of Koethen last night.

10/09/2018

World

Under-pressure French and German leaders meeting in Marseille

The under-pressure French and German leaders are meeting for a wide-ranging summit in the French city of Marseille today.

07/09/2018

World News

Around 10,000 turn out in Hamburg for anti-fascist rally

An estimated ten thousand people turned out in Hamburg for an anti-fascist rally last night. The gathering was to counter a Far Right demonstration in the city - which was overwhelmingly outnumbered.

06/09/2018

World

Russian space agency ponders sabotage theory over leak

A small air leak at the International Space Station might have been sabotage, according to the head of Russia's space agency. The microfracture was discovered last week in a Russian module used to deliver new crew to the station.

05/09/2018

World

Trump warns Syria and Russia not be involved in anticipated Idlib assault

Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to warn Russia and Iran not to get involved in an expected Syrian led attack on Idlib province, the last remaining rebel stronghold.

04/09/2018

World

Calls for unity in Chemnitz against Far Right

Church, politicans and musicans are making a concerted push back against the Far Right in the east German town of Chemnitz. A concert calling for tolerance will take place there tonight.

03/09/2018