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Economy

The Brief from Brussels: Apple-EC row leaves a bitter taste

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.

Republic of North Macedonia

Third time lucky: Macedonian politicians agree new election date

Political leaders in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are hoping for ‘third time lucky’ after agreeing a date in December for an early parliamentary…

Brazil

Temer faces uncertain two years at the top in Brazil

Michel Temer appeared to be the main winner in the first round of the Brazilian crisis that has shaken the country since December, but it could be a short-term triumph as his own weaknesses could trip

Gabon

Gabon's disputed election plunges it into 'deep crisis'

Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.

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Mexico

Trump defends call for Mexico border wall - Pena Nieto refuses to pay

Donald Trump has defended his call for a wall on the Mexican border to halt illegal immigration, during a surprise visit to meet Mexico’s President Enrique Pena…

World

Bongo declared president-elect of Gabon with 49.80%, Ping polled 48.16%

Incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been declared winner of Gabon's presidential election after polling 49.80% of the votes while his main opponent, Jean Ping polled 48.23 %.

Estonia

Estonia fails to elect new president

Estonia’s divided parliament has failed to elect a successor to President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, who is having to stand down after two consecutive terms.

USA

Trump can’t beat Clinton – do the math!

In a little more than two months, voters in the United States will elect their next president.

World

Zimbabwe minister says illegal protesters will face full wrath of the law

Zimbabwe's home affairs minister, Ignatius Chombo, has warned opposition parties who plan to hold a protest on Friday calling for electoral reforms that any unsanctioned protests would not be tolerate

USA

What does Donald Trump’s body language say about him?

Whether or not you agree with his politics, you can’t argue that Donald Trump draws in crowds.

China

Protests return to streets of Hong Kong

Hundreds of people have taken part in a tightly-controlled demonstration in Hong Kong to protest at the government’s decision to bar six independence activists from standing in September’s legislative

Brazil

Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff appeals to the people to avoid impeachment

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff claims her threatened impeachment amounts to a coup and promises the people a referendum on early elections if she is returned to power.

Zambia

Zambia opposition contest re-election of President Lungu

Zambian President Edgar Lungu has been narrowly re-elected according to official results published on Monday.

South Africa

South Africa's ANC loses control of Pretoria in yet another election setback

Matters have gone from bad to worse for the African National Congress.

South Africa

South Africa's ANC appears poised to lose its grip on power

South Africa’s ruling ANC party seems on track for its worst electoral performance in two decades at the helm.

South Africa

South Africa election threatens ANC's grip on power

South African are voting with the ruling African National Congress party in fear of losing power for the first time since apartheid ended 22 years ago.

Japan

Tokyo poised to elect first female governor - exit polls

Tokyo appears poised to welcome its first ever female governor.

Japan

Tokyo elects its first female governor

Tokyo has elected Yuriko Koike as its first female governor, according to widely trusted exit polls.

World News

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski sworn in as Peru's new president

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has been sworn in as Peru’s new president, kicking off a five-year term.

Spain

Spain's King Felipe tasks Mariano Rajoy to form new government

Spain’s acting prime minister has accepted a mandate from the king to form a government.