Alasdair Sandford

France

Nice commemorates first anniversary of Bastille Day attack

The southern French city is holding several events to remember last year's atrocity which killed scores and injured hundreds.

14/07/2017

Economy

Merkel open to idea of Eurozone finance minister

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Macron also agreed to develop a joint Franco-German fighter jet when they met in Paris.

13/07/2017

France

[Watch in full] Merkel and Macron speak after a summit in Paris

13/07/2017

Economy

Macron calls on Merkel to help correct 'dysfunctional' eurozone

The French president is hosting the German chancellor in Paris on Thursday for a Franco-German summit.

13/07/2017

USA

Air Canada near-miss 'close to worst air disaster in history'

An Air Canada jet reportedly almost landed on a busy taxiway where four other planes were waiting to take off at San Francisco airport.

12/07/2017

Syria

US-Russian ceasefire deal 'holding' in southwest Syria

A partial truce for southwest Syria brokered by the US and Russia at the G20 mostly held firm on Sunday.

09/07/2017

Iraq

Iraqi PM in Mosul to congratulate army on ISIL defeat

Haider al-Abadi joined troops and commanders in the city to celebrate 'victory' against the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

09/07/2017

France

Muslim leaders arrive in Berlin on European tour against terrorism

A group of imams are on a six-day bus tour of cities hit by attacks to denounce violence in the name of political Islam.

09/07/2017

World News

Brexit: UK business trade pleas get cool government response

UK government ministers have met business leaders amid pressure to stay in the EU Single Market and Customs Union.

07/07/2017

United Kingdom

EU's Barnier steps up Brexit trade warning to UK

The UK must 'face the facts', the EU Commission's chief negotiator warns the UK over its trade terms wishlist

06/07/2017

United Kingdom

May sets out 'generous offer' for EU citizens living in UK

'Settled status' post-Brexit rights published

26/06/2017

World News

Consumers welcome end of mobile roaming fees with reservations

Thursday marks the end of roaming charges in the European Econonomic Area, but consumer groups fear loopholes and exemptions mean mobile users may still face extra costs.

15/06/2017

United Kingdom

Number of confirmed victims rises in London tower block fire

Many are thought to be missing after the overnight blaze and police say the death toll will rise further.

14/06/2017

United Kingdom

UK police investigate third terror attack in three months

The London attacks on Saturday follow terror atrocities in Westminster in March and at a concert in Manchester in May.

04/06/2017

United Kingdom

London attacks: 'We heard gunshots... they said you gotta get out'

04/06/2017

United Kingdom

What are the Brexit policies in the UK election?

One overriding issue hangs over the United Kingdom’s forthcoming general election: Brexit.

31/05/2017

Cinema

'Churchill' film claims UK wartime PM had doubts over D-Day

A new movie starring Brian Cox and Miranda Richardson has been praised for their portrayal of Churchill and his wife - but panned for historical inaccuracies.

30/05/2017

World News

Facebook fined by EU over Whatsapp deal

Facebook has been fined €110 million by European Commission anti-trust regulators during a review of its 2014 purchase of messaging service Whatsapp.

18/05/2017

USA

Ex-FBI boss Mueller named to lead Trump-Russia probe

Robert Mueller's appointment has been welcomed on both sides in Congress; Donald Trump insists it will confirm nothing untoward.

18/05/2017

Mexico

Journalists in Mexico protest after Javier Valdez murder

The murder of another Mexican journalist known for investigating drugs trafficking prompted a protest in Mexico City on Tuesday.

17/05/2017