Alasdair Sandford

United Kingdom

Theresa May says 23 Russian diplomats to be expelled over poison case

The UK prime minister outlines a series of steps after Moscow missed a deadline to explain how a Russian nerve agent was used on British soil against ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter.

14/03/2018

World News

80% of people believe fake news ‘a problem for democracy’ — EU study

A survey of over 26,500 people in Europe finds widespread awareness of fake news online and a relatively high level of trust in traditional media over social networks and video hosting websites.

13/03/2018

United Kingdom

'No suspect' in Salisbury spy attack investigation, say police

New Scotland Yard has given a statement on the latest in its investigation into the Russian spy poison attack in Salisbury.

13/03/2018

World News

Palestinian PM unhurt after Gaza explosion which ‘targets' his convoy

The Palestinian Authority says Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah has survived an assassination attempt in Gaza after an explosion near his convoy.

13/03/2018

World News

Martin Selmayr: why such a fuss over the ‘Beast of the Berlaymont’?

The promotion of Jean-Claude Juncker’s right-hand man to the post of top EU civil servant has been described as “Machiavellian” and prompted the EU Parliament to investigate.

12/03/2018

World News

US and European arms sales to Middle East soar amid widespread conflic

Arms imports by Middle East countries mired in violent conflict have doubled in 10 years — and the US and Europe remain the major suppliers, according to latest research.

12/03/2018

Russia

Putin says he ordered 'hijacked' plane to be shot down in 2014

The Russian president says in a new film that he ordered the downing of a passenger plane reported to be carrying a bomb and threatening the Sochi Olympics — before it turned out to be a false alarm.

12/03/2018

World News

UK condemns 'brazen and reckless' nerve agent attack on Russian spy

The UK is investigating the origin of the nerve agent used to poison Russian ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. Home Secretary Amber Rudd has called it a 'cruel' attempted murder.

08/03/2018

Economy

Brexit: Donald Tusk reveals EU27 draft trade negotiating guidelines

The EU Council President has unveiled the EU27’s draft guidelines for the Brexit trade talks, in response to Theresa May’s speech on the future UK-EU relationship last week.

07/03/2018

United Kingdom

UK government in emergency briefings over Russian spy 'poisoning'

The UK government's emergency committee Cobra is to meet as anti-terrorist police take charge of the probe into the suspected poisoning of Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter.

06/03/2018

United Kingdom

Far-right terror threat ‘growing and underestimated’ in UK – police ch

The outgoing head of UK counter-terrorism policing reveals that four right-wing extremist terror plots were thwarted in the past year, along with 10 Islamist conspiracies.

26/02/2018

USA

US gun lobby chief slams critics who 'exploit' Florida school attack

The head of the US National Rifle Association accused 'elites' of seeking political gain with their calls for gun controls. Donald Trump called the NRA 'Great American Patriots' but also spoke of reforms.

22/02/2018

United Kingdom

Number of EU citizens leaving UK at highest level since 2008

New figures show net migration to the UK from EU countries continues to slide after the Brexit vote. But more people continue to come to Britain than leave.

22/02/2018

United Kingdom

Theresa May bids to overcome Brexit divisions at Chequers hideaway

The British prime minister has convened ministers to her country residence to settle disputes that have divided her cabinet and party, and frustrated negotiators in Brussels.

22/02/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit: How do EU countries' customs plans compare with the UK?

The Netherlands and France plan to hire hundreds of new customs officers in preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU. The British government prefers to wait and see.

22/02/2018

World News

Four skiers die in one day in France

A father and daughter were among four killed while skiing in France on Sunday, and two skiers were hurt in Switzerland - as avalanches struck the Alps on Sunday.

18/02/2018

Poland

Netanyahu berates Poland’s PM over ‘unacceptable’ Holocaust remark

The Israeli prime minister admonishes Mateusz Morawiecki for appearing to equate crimes committed by Poles during the war with those of Jews. Poland insists there was no intent to deny the Holocaust.

18/02/2018

United Kingdom

UKIP in turmoil again after sacking leader Henry Bolton

Britain’s anti-EU party whose rise was the driving force behind the Brexit referendum is looking for its seventh leader in 18 months.

18/02/2018

Russia

Russia on populists: ‘We want to see Europe strong and stable’

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denies accusations that Moscow seeks to undermine Europe by supporting anti-establishment parties, in his interview with Euronews.

17/02/2018

World News

Claims of Russian meddling in US election 'just blather', says Lavrov

Russia's foreign minister dismisses allegations of tampering in the 2016 US presidential election, when asked about the FBI indictment of Russian individuals and companies.

16/02/2018