Katy Dartford

Egypt

Egyptian archaeologists discover an ancient cemetery south of Cairo.

This latest discovery is in an area known to house ancient catacombs from the Pharaonic Late Period and the Ptolemaic dynasty.

24/02/2018

Italy

Anti-fascist protesters rally against racism in Italy

Thousands were mobilized by a pre-election period dominated by bitter debate over immigration.

24/02/2018

Syria

Syria: At least 500 killed in Eastern Ghouta

The main city of Ghouta, Douma, was subject to a flood of fire killing at least 29 people on Saturday, including 17 children.

24/02/2018

Korea

Winter Olympics: Ester Ledecka wins Winter Olympics double gold

The win makes her the fifth person to win gold in two different sports.

24/02/2018

USA

Former Trump campaign aide, Rick Gates pleads guilty in Mueller invest

Prosecutors said Gates could win a reduction in his sentence based on the extent of his cooperation with Mueller's probe.

23/02/2018

Somalia

At least 18 dead after twin car bomb attacks in Somalia

The Somalia-based Islamist militant group, al-Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attack.

23/02/2018

France

Stolen Degas painting left in suitcase on French bus

Paris' Musee d'Orsay have confirmed its authenticity, but its not known why the painting was on the bus or who left it there.

23/02/2018

Italy

One of the world's oldest Erasmus students heads to Italy for semester

80 year old Miguel Castillo had a heart attack at the age of 75, prompting him to rethink how he wanted to spend the remainder of his days.

23/02/2018

United Kingdom

"Black Panther" has its European premiere

The film is reported to have already broken records - with more pre-sales of tickets than any other Marvel movie.

09/02/2018

Korea

Kim Jong Un's sister meets South Korean President

Kim Yo Jong is the first member of North Korea's ruling family to visit the South since the 1950-53 Korean War.

09/02/2018

Italy

Italy: Police and neo-Nazi activists clash at demonstrations in Macera

The protest follows the shooting and wounding of six African immigrants in the small Italian city by a right-wing extremist.

09/02/2018

Finland

Finland and Estonia plan undersea rail tunnel link

The proposed 103 km long tunnel would shorten the travel time between Helsinki and Tallinn to about 30 minutes.

08/02/2018

Greece

Greece: Government to fast-track plans to legalise medical cannabis pr

Proposals for the legal framework for domestic growers are due to be voted on later this month.

08/02/2018

Belgium

Salah Abdeslam trial: hearing resumes in Brussels without him

The main surviving suspect of the November 2015 attacks in Pari told the court on Monday he didn't wish to return for the next hearing.

08/02/2018

Germany

Institutions across Europe welcome the German government’s new coaliti

The European Commissioner for economic and financial affairs said the deal was good news for Germany, but also for the European Union.

07/02/2018

Russia

The fate of 47 Russian athletes hoping to take part in the Winter Olym

The decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport will come on Friday, just hours before the Olympics open.

07/02/2018

USA

Elon Musk: The man who launched a car towards Mars

"Apparently, there is a car in orbit around Earth” tweeted the US entrepreneur who's new rocket, the Falcon Heavy, was sent into space with “Don’t panic!” stamped on the dashboard and David Bowie playing on the speaker.

07/02/2018

Cinema

68th Berlinale programme announced

This year's Berlinale film festival will be a platform for debating the "MeToo" movement highlighting sexual harassment against women

07/02/2018

United Kingdom

Britain to consider pardoning suffragettes

The move coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act, which extended voting rights to millions of women over 30.

06/02/2018

Economy

Wall Street recovers after two days of heavy losses

The U.S. stock market plunge sent shudders across global financial markets.

06/02/2018