What do EU citizens think about new countries joining the bloc?
Lauren Chadwick
Anger as Brazil's culture chief borrows from Nazi Joseph Goebbels
Brazil's culture minister spoke about national art in a speech that closely resembled that of Hilter's propaganda chief.
Brexit Party 'a disgrace' says UK MEP after final Strasbourg sitting
Catherine Rowett, Green Party MEP, says Britain 'united in our hatred' of Brexit.
Marine le Pen says she will run in 2022 French presidential elections
The French far-right candidate ran against Emmanuel Macron and lost in 2017.
Russian parliament to review Putin PM pick after shock overhaul
The Kremlin-loyal parliament is likely to approve Mikhail Mishustin for the role.
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Watch: Boris Johnson speaks in Northern Ireland as new assembly opens
Irish politicians agreed to a power-sharing deal after three years of deadlock.
French PM 'willing to scrap' controversial part of pension reforms
But will it appease protesters and end one of the longest strikes in French history?
EU tells airlines to avoid Iran airspace after Tehran admits shootdown
Regulators urged airlines to avoid all Iranian airspace after Tehran admitted one of its missiles downed flight PS752 in a "disastrous mistake."
Watch: EU must keep promises to Balkans on enlargement — Von der Leyen
"We have to deliver and keep our promises," von der Leyen said — in contrast to France's Macron who opposed opening accession talks until after reforms.
Survivor describes moment jet crashed into building in Kazakhstan
The plane hit a wall and a two-storey building shortly after take-off in Almaty, killing at least 12 people. Dozens of survivors were hospitalised.
France strikes: Pension reform protest movement enters fourth week
Protests are planned at Paris' Gare de l'Est.
Thirty years on, what is the legacy of communism in Romania?
Thirty years after the end of Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime, Romanians, like others in former Communist countries, show little trust in government institutions.
Notre Dame will not host Christmas Mass for first time in 200 years
The cathedral was severely damaged in a devastating fire in April.
Watch again: Queen delivers Christmas message after 'bumpy' 2019
Health scares, embarrassments and political turmoil - 'bumpy' may be an understatement but the Queen is also keen to celebrate the spirit of D-Day in her Christmas message to the Commonwealth.
Boeing to suspend production of 737 Max in January after fatal crashes
The company said it did not expect to have any layoffs.
Jeremy Corbyn 'must stand down immediately', say Jewish Labour
Labour lost seats in northern England that they had held for generations. Jewish Labour say Corbyn is responsible for moral failures.
'We must not let fear stop us': Young women share stories of activism
At a United Nations summit in Geneva, young women spoke about child marriage, sexual slavery, indigenous rights, corruption and climate change.
France willing to take Trump to WTO over proposed tariffs
French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said that there is no legal basis for Trump's tariff threat.
Saudi Air Force member kills three at US naval base in Florida
The shooting in Pensacola was the second shooting at a US naval base in one week.
French government defiant over pension reform despite strike
"I hear those who are exercising their legitimate right to strike and protest but I also hear those who are suffering or who are experiencing the unpleasant effects of this strike. The government is conscient of this," Philippe said on Friday.
Electric eel lights up aquarium Christmas tree
This electric eel is named Miguel Wattson. He gives off electric shocks when he is feeding or excited.
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