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Unai Emery: Arsenal the latest in Europe to sack manager

"The decision has been taken due to results and performances not being at the level required." Since 1st August this year, 20 managers have parted company with clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.

World News

Watch back: EU chief Juncker gives last news briefing

Jean-Claude Juncker gives his last news briefing before Ursula von der Leyen takes over as Commission President.

Europe News

'We must denounce patriarchy in Europe,' says award-winning director

The tale of a woman standing up to patriarchy in a small Macedonian village has won the prestigious LUX Film Prize. Its director says it is important to stand up to misogyny in the Balkans and across Europe.

Albania

Albania's national day marked by rescuers amid rubble of earthquake

It was supposed to be a national day of celebration, but Thursday instead saw Albanians recovering bodies from rubble or burying their loved ones.

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World News

France considering Iran nuclear deal mechanism to enact UN sanctions

France is said to be seriously considering enacting a mechanism in the 2015 nuclear treaty with Iran, which would lead to UN sanctions.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit: What European businesses should prepare for now ǀ View

While Brexit will inevitably affect different areas of any European or global business, if companies can be adaptable, they stand in better stead to weather the storm. While it may be costly now, being prepared for any outcome is the best current approach to an uncertain political climate.

Japan

Tokyo's famed Jiro sushi restaurant excluded from Michelin guide

The tiny basement restaurant that hosted U.S. President Barack Obama and featured in the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" is not included in this year's Michelin guide to Tokyo because it no longer accepts reservations from the general public.

World News

German tourist killed in suspected landmine blast in northern Myanmar

A German tourist has died and his Agentinian companion injured after triggering a suspected landmine during a hike in northern Myanmar.

World News

U.S. House Judiciary panel invites Trump to Dec. 4 impeachment hearing

U.S. House Judiciary panel invites Trump to Dec. 4 impeachment hearing

World News

EU agencies blame technology for rise in drug trafficking

Europeans spend billions of euros on drugs each year, making it a "major source of income for organised crime", Europol and the EU's drugs agency said in a joint report.

World News

Italy grants access to Spanish migrant rescue ship

Italy grants access to Spanish migrant rescue ship and will allow dozens of African migrants to disembark.

Japan

Pope voices concern over future energy as he comforts victims of Fukushima disaster

Pope voices concern over future energy as he comforts victims of Fukushima disaster

Romania

Iohannis wins second term with huge victory for 'modern Romania'

Centre-right reformist Klaus Iohannis crushed his socialist challenger in a presidential election runoff that will delight Brussels.

World News

Europe's rivers are all filled with microplastics, scientists say

Scientists found the microplastics in 100% of water samples taken from nine major European rivers from May to November.

Hungary

A quest for justice: Hungary's victims of domestic violence

Every fifth Hungarian woman lives in a physically abusive relationship, according to a local NGO

New Zealand

New Zealand jury convicts man of murdering British backpacker

A man was convicted of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane who was travelling in the country last year.

France

France and Germany vie for leadership of 'brain dead' NATO

French President Emmanuel Macron branded NATO "brain dead". Now the defence alliance has met for the first time since those controversial remarks.

Belarus

Opposition wins no seats in Belarus as Lukashenko vows to stay put

"Trust me, it's not really the softest chair," Lukashenko told reporters.

Turkey

Turkey stops truck carrying 82 migrants bound for Europe

Turkey seized 82 migrants in the coastal town of Ayvacik on Monday after finding them in back of a truck.

Sport

Tennis: France claim Fed Cup title with 3-2 win over Australia

Tennis: France claim Fed Cup title with 3-2 win over Australia