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Campaigners condemn George Osbourne’s business pitch to China

Anti-HS2 campaigners have attacked George Osborne’s decision to launch the bidding process to build the high speed rail line. They believe it is too early...

VW cars in Europe ‘also have software built in’

The software at the centre of Volkswagen’s emissions scandal in the US was built into its cars in Europe as well, though it is...

Pope Francis in historic speech to US congress calls for end to death penalty

The pope called for an end to the death penalty in the US and across the world. Francis said that every life is sacred and...

Teenage refugee killed trying to cross Channel Tunnel into UK

A teenage refugee has been killed trying to cross the Channel Tunnel into Britain, officials said. The boy, who was between 15 and 17 years...

Pope’s praise for bishops angers sex abuse victims

Pope Francis has angered people who suffered sexual abuse by the clergy by praising American bishops for their “generous commitment” to helping victims. Advocates hit...

EU agrees more money for refugees near war zones

European Union leaders, faced with a staggering refugee crisis and deep divisions over how to tackle it, have agreed to boost border controls and...

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn’s future in doubt amid emissions scandal

The future of Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn hangs in the balance in the wake of an emissions rigging scandal engulfing the German car manufacturer. After...

Al Jazeera Journalist Mohamed Fahmy pardoned by Egypt’s president

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has reportedly pardoned prisoners including Canadian Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy. Egypt’s state-run news agency MENA says Mr Fahmy is among...

EU leaders to hold emergency summit over refugee crisis

European Union leaders have been called to an emergency summit to seek long-term responses to the continent’s refugee crisis. Topics include increasing assistance to EU...

2.8-magnitude earthquake hits the UK

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 has been recorded in Rutland. The epicentre of the quake was north of Oakham, with residents also reporting...

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