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European shares tumble as worries over China intensify

European markets fell sharply at opening on Thursday off the back of losses in China and across Asia. Germany’s DAX quickly declined by more than 3

07/01/2016

World News

Schengen: Danish, German and Swedish ministers called to Brussels

European Commission wants them to coordinate and collaborate as Schengen shakes to its foundations

05/01/2016

Sport

Zidane takes over at Real Madrid

Rafael Benitez has been sacked by Real Madrid after just seven months in charge. He will be replaced by club hero Zinedine Zidane. The 55-year old

04/01/2016

Economy

Chinese economic data sends tremors across stock markets

“Violent New Year fireworks,” is how one analyst summed up events on Wall Street where the Dow fell 450 points having its worst opening day in 84

04/01/2016

Business Series

Pioneering electric car maker, Tesla hit production targets

Tesla will be keeping the revs up in 2016. The pioneering electric car maker said it met forecasts for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2015 making

04/01/2016

World News

What’s happening this year 2016

31/12/2015

World News

EU plans for a new border and coastguard agency

What is being proposed? The European Commission is proposing to establish a new border and coastguard agency that would have a wider mandate and more

31/12/2015

World News

Security measures heightened as Europe's cities prepare to hold New Year's Eve celebrations

“Operation Sentinel” is in evidence on one of the most beautiful avenues in the world, the Champs Elysees in Paris. Security is tight ahead of

30/12/2015

World News

The year 2015 in 209 seconds

The year 2015 will likely be remembered for the deadly terror attacks carried out by the Islamist militant group ISIL in the heart of Europe. But

30/12/2015

World News

"Unprecedented" snowfall in eastern Russia

While much of Europe is contending with milder-than-usual temperatures for the time of year, one eastern-Russian town has had to clear 20,000 cubic

29/12/2015

Economy

Where's the snow? Alpine ski resorts count cost of a warm Christmas

December often brings alarm that a lack of snow in the Alps will hit skiers and winter resorts’ business. With this year’s warm weather some have

23/12/2015

Czech Republic

Greece recalls its Czech ambassador after Eurozone comments

22/12/2015

World News

White Christmas cancelled due to warm weather

No show for snow

22/12/2015

Russia

Russia open to cooperation with Europe

President Vladimir Putin says he is ready and willing to cooperate with Europe and other countries on matters of security, economy and politics. He

21/12/2015

Europe News

Brussels: EU summit rounds off year of 'unprecedented' challenges

A tough year for the EU is coming to an end, one that has been dominated by the migration crisis, terrorism and efforts to avoid a Brexit. The year

18/12/2015

World News

Christmas adverts around the World

The modern way to tell the Christmas story

15/12/2015

World News

35% increase in journalists taken hostage around the world

How many journalists are in prison around the world? Which country imprisons the most journalists? How many journalists are currently being held

15/12/2015

USA

Star Wars fans out in 'force' for world premier

The countdown to the long awaited premier of the seventh Star Wars film has finally been completed. All sorts turned out for the red carpet event in

15/12/2015

Economy

Crude oil prices plunge to fresh 7-year lows

Crude oil prices hit fresh seven-year lows on Friday as the International Energy Agency warned that global oversupply could worsen in the New Year

11/12/2015

Europe News

MEPs endorse air passenger data system

MEPs have backed plans to track airline passenger names as part of efforts to fight terrorism. A group of parliamentarians voted to create an

10/12/2015