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Could Europeans awaken next Monday to another shock bellwether moment? German voters could for the first time since World War Two give an outright majority to a far-right party in regional elections. We’ll ask about the A-f-D’s push in Saxony-Anhalt and a charismatic lead candidate whose campaign strives to put charm above the vitriol usually associated with a party with pro-Nazi roots. Saxony-Anh...
Severe flooding in China’s Fujian province has caused a three-storey building to collapse.
Ed Miliband says Britain’s position remains ‘unwavering’ in response to remarks by Argentina’s presidentUK politics live – latest updatesBritish ministers have hit back after the Argentinian president said “winds of change” favourable to his country’s claim to the Falklands were “blowing around the world”.The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, said the UK would “resolutely uphold” the self-determinat...
Two psychiatrists in New Zealand can now prescribe MDMA in controlled clinical settings, built on trial results that have been challenged in the US.
A detective sergeant in London has been charged with five sexual assault offenses involving four women he is familiar with. Following his arrest last April, he was suspended from his position. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorized these charges after a thorough investigation carried out by the Metropolitan Police's professional standards teams.
Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care.
Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care.
The European Commission will soon unveil its revised Arctic strategy and whether to maintain or scrap its 2021 position on new oil and gas exploration in the High North. The International Energy Agency and Norway have urged Brussels to reconsider the ban.
The European Commission will soon unveil its revised Arctic strategy and whether to maintain or scrap its 2021 position on new oil and gas exploration in the High North. The International Energy Agency and Norway have urged Brussels to reconsider the ban.
The son of Malaysia’s king has dismissed a report that a potential tax bill of more than S$2 billion (US$1.6 billion) is complicating his plans to sell 16.6 hectares (41 acres) of land in Singapore, saying he was “more than happy” to absorb levies on both sides of the causeway. “As a regular taxpayer, this is normal. No complication and more than happy to contribute to both countries. Should make ...
A new White House website turns the administration's immigration crackdown, savings scheme and food policy into five low-resolution arcade games, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups.
Three experts give their views on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
Speaking on Europe Today, Spanish EPP MEP Antonio López-Istúriz said the government of Pedro Sanchez was ‘weak’ and should have reacted earlier to reports from the national police and intelligence services that had warned that thousands of irregular migrants were preparing to enter Ceuta.
The annual awards highlight strange, funny and thought-provoking research. This year's ceremony took place in Europe, with “fungi” as the theme of the 36th edition.
Hong Kong film actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok’s production company has defended against allegations that it owes HK$149 million (US$19 million) in outstanding debts to an offshore firm, saying the claim was incomplete and violated confidentiality principles. In a statement published on social media on Friday, One Cool Film Production said the civil lawsuit lodged by Sino Hero Ventures on Wed...
'Miracle' rescue nine days after devastating flood raises hope that more people could still be found alive.
More than 42,000 tonnes of fishery products were caught, with the Northern Aegean accounting for just over two-thirds of production.
Defence secretary says ‘winds of change’ remarks by Argentina’s president are more about domestic politicsUK politics live – latest updatesBritish ministers have hit back after the Argentinian president said “winds of change” favourable to his country’s claim to the Falklands were “blowing around the world”.Wes Streeting, the defence secretary, said the statement by Javier Milei on Thursday night ...
Cross-border disasters along China’s frontiers are putting Beijing’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the test as climate shocks grow and expose strategic vulnerabilities. The stakes were highlighted last week after a sudden glacial collapse in the Himalayas unleashed a torrent of mud and flooding that ravaged nearby villages and the Gyirong Port between China and Nepal, leaving more than 1,250 dead in ...
Intensification of Middle East conflict and ongoing Russian export ban sees diesel prices rise 10% in less than a weekFarmers are facing an “astronomical” jump in the price of fuel needed to operate their vehicles and machinery after a surge in diesel costs in the UK and US.Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has driven up the price of crude oil, while last week Russia extended a ban on diese...
An increasing number of Gen Zers have stopped believing in pensions and are convinced they will never be able to stop working.
Ukraine's Deputy PM Vsevolod Chentsov says frontloading the EU's €90bn loan is not a 'silver bullet' for Kyiv's budget gap, as it seeks help from non-EU partners too.
‘Growing differences between military, President Zardari’: Self-exiled Pak politician makes big claim
Authorities formally indicted the controversial manosphere influencer along with his brother for a number alleged crimesAir Tanzania is the first airline to suspend flights to Moscow, attributing the decision to “a routine risk assessment of the operating environment along the route.”In a post on Facebook, the airline said it was “temporarily” suspending flights to Moscow, insisting that “safety c...
The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.
The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.
The EU says it wants to break its dependence on China for critical raw materials (CRM)—the next MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework) will test whether Brussels is serious about its sovereignty, argues Nora Kürzdörfer at the Munich Security Conference.
