Alasdair Sandford

World News

Trump may be interviewed in Special Counsel probe within weeks - Post

Special counsel Robert Mueller has told President Trump's legal team his office is likely to seek an interview with the President as part of its Russia probe within the coming weeks, the Washington Post says.

08/01/2018

Bulgaria

Bulgarian businessman shot dead in Sofia street

Police are investigating the murder of Petar Hristov, an influential businessman with interests in several sectors of the Bulgarian economy.

08/01/2018

World News

England up, Spain down in football financial firepower league

Why Manchester City and Arsenal outgun the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona off the pitch, according to football events company Soccerex.

05/01/2018

United Kingdom

EU leaders have power to stop Brexit, says Blair

The former UK prime minister tells Euronews EU leaders should deliver fundamental reforms that could keep Britain in the bloc.

04/01/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit makes UK a top global risk, say analysts

Political risk consultants the Eurasia Group estimate the UK's divisive politics and complex EU divorce threaten PM Theresa May's job.

03/01/2018

Economy

Falling trust and ‘toxic’ populism ‘eroding’ Europe’s institutions – E

The global risk consultancy says confidence in the political establishment and voter turnout have declined steeply. But it forecasts an encouraging year for the Eurozone.

03/01/2018

United Kingdom

UK: dramatic fire in Manchester block of flats

One person was taken to hospital as firefighters tackled a blaze that spread through several floors of a city centre tower block.

30/12/2017

Iran

Anti-government protests in Iran turn violent

Videos appear to show clashes on the third day of protests in several cities, as the authorities warn people to stay away from 'illegal gatherings'.

30/12/2017

Russia

Russia: suspect held over St Petersburg supermarket blast

Russia’s security service says an individual has been detained on suspicion of carrying out the bombing that injured 13 people this week.

30/12/2017

World News

Rise of populism in Europe 'a real threat to democracy'

Tony Blair's think-tank says a populist belt has taken hold from the Baltic to the Aegean and threatens the whole of Europe.

29/12/2017

Liberia

Ex footballer George Weah wins Liberia presidential election

George Weah has won Liberia's presidential run-off election with 61.5 percent of votes from 98.1 percent of ballots cast, says the election commission.

28/12/2017

Syria

Calls for extradition of wanted French jihadist held by Syrian Kurds

ISIL suspect Thomas Barnouin, who was close to Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah, is among several French militants reportedly captured by Syrian Kurdish YPG militia.

28/12/2017

USA

Leaders should combat social media misuse, Obama tells Prince Harry

Interviewed by the UK royal, the former US president warned of the dangers of irresponsible internet use, without mentioning Donald Trump by name.

27/12/2017

United Kingdom

London Zoo to reopen after fire that killed animals

An aardvark died and four meerkats are missing, feared dead, after Saturday's fire at the popular tourist destination.

24/12/2017

North Korea

North Korea says new UN sanctions an ‘act of war’

Pyongyang threatens to punish countries which supported a UN resolution imposing new economic restrictions.

24/12/2017

Spain

Barcelona thump Real 3-0 in Madrid to extend La Liga lead

The Catalan side move nine points clear and 14 ahead of their Madrid rivals with a comprehensive win at the Bernabeu.

23/12/2017

United Kingdom

London Zoo to reopen after fire that killed animals

An aardvark died and four meerkats are missing, feared dead, after Saturday's fire at the popular tourist destination.

23/12/2017

United Kingdom

‘Fake news!’ ‘PR stunt!’ UK blue passport plans trigger emotive row

Accusations fly between government and critics over plans to change the colour of UK passports after Brexit to boost ‘national identity’.

22/12/2017

United Kingdom

UK vows to push for ‘bespoke’ Brexit deal despite Barnier refusal

Theresa May’s full cabinet has held its first discussion on the future relationship the UK should seek with the EU after Brexit.

19/12/2017

Sport

'Shocked' US sprinter Justin Gatlin sacks coach over doping claims

The IAAF is investigating allegations that the world champion's coach Dennis Mitchell and an agent offered to supply performance-enhancing drugs.

19/12/2017