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Germany

Former VW CEO Winterkorn investigated in Germany over market manipulation

Volkswagen is facing more legal challenges over the carmaker’s emissions scandal, from its native Germany.

Egypt

Egypt court gives Mursi another life sentence over spying case

Egypt’s former President Mohamed Mursi has been given another life sentence after a court in Cairo found him guilty of espionage and leaking state secrets.

Tunisia

Key trial hearing adjourned in Tunisia

The judge decided to end Thursday's hearing after three hours of angry debate between defense lawyers and the civil prosecution team of Chokri Belaid.

World News

11 Hindus jailed for life for 2002 Gujarat riots

The massacre occurred during a series of religious riots that flared for two months in the western Indian province.

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World News

Holocaust survivors welcome conviction of Auschwitz guard Reinhold Hanning

A former Auschwitz guard has been sentenced to five years in jail after being convicted over his role at the Nazi death camp, in what is likely to be one of Germany’s last Holocaust…

United Kingdom

No charges against Sir Cliff Richard

There will be no further action against British performer Sir Cliff Richard over allegations of historical sex abuse.

World News

France to deport 20 Russian fans over Euro 2016 violence

France is deporting Alexander Shprygin, the leader of the All-Russia Supporters Union, and 19 other Russian fans.

South Africa

Pistorius removes prosthetic legs in court

Seen by many as a desperate last bid for leniency for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has removed his prosthetic legs and hobbled in…

Venezuela

Venezuela: euronews investigates "erased signatures" on referendum petition

Critics of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have accused the country’s National Electoral Council (CNE) of seeking to stall the process of instigating a recall…

France

Euro 2016: Last chance for Russia after UEFA hands out 'suspended disqualification'.

Russia will be kicked out of Euro 2016 if there is a repeat of the crowd trouble seen against England in Marseilles, UEFA has ruled.

South Africa

Pistorius must pay for Reeva's death - father

Barry Steenkamp has told the paralympian's murder sentencing hearing in Pretoria that his daughter's death has devastated the family

South Africa

Oscar Pistorius 'broken' South African court hears

A psychologist has said South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is a ‘‘broken’‘ man who should be hospitalised rather than go to jail.

Italy

Italy: alleged people smuggler could be the wrong man

An Eritrean man extradited to Italy from Sudan is denying he is the boss of a massive human-trafficking gang and claims he is victim of mistaken identity.

Spain

Spain: prosecutors seek 19-year jail term for Princess Cristina's husband

Prosecutors in the tax fraud trial of Spain’s Princess Cristina are seeking 19-years in jail for her husband Inaki Urdangarin.

India

India: court jails five men for life for raping Danish tourist

A court in India’s capital New Delhi has sentenced five men to life in jail for the gang rape of a Danish woman.

Business Series

UberPop service brings 800,000 euro fine in France

Uber has been fined 800,000 euros in France for running an illegal taxi service with non-professional drivers.

Business Series

French rogue trader Kerviel wins wrongful dismissal case

French bank Societe Generale has been ordered to pay rogue trader Jerome Kerviel compensation for wrongfully firing him even though he cost them almost five billion euros.

Sport

Messi testifies in tax evasion trial

Five-time world player of the year Lionel Messi appeared in a court in Barcelona on Thursday to testify against charges of tax evasion.

Spain

Messi arrives at court to give evidence in tax evasion case

The world's most expensive footballer finally arrives to testify in court after missing the first two days due to a back injury.

Italy

Costa Concordia captain has appeal rejected

A Florence appeal court has upheld the 16-year prison sentence for Francesco Schettino.