German “Neo-Nazi” on trial finally confesses: planned politician’s murder ‘for years’
A German neo-Nazi on trial over the murder of pro-refugee politician Walter Luebcke admitted Wednesday to the killing that has shocked the nation and...
US tech giants have Europe worried
Europe is sitting on a wealth of data that is the 21st century equivalent of a precious metal mine during the gold rush. Although...
Melbourne sinks further into lockdown, and depression
When Katherine Reed heard Melbourne's virus-inflicted lockdown would be tightened and extend for six more weeks, she began to cry. The 32-year-old lives alone and...
Pandemic kills the buzz: Ibiza’s nightclubs remain shut
Without its thousands of party-goers, the Hi Ibiza mega club is just a large, silent, empty hangar, as the Spanish island's iconic nightclubs remain...
German economy shrinks by record 10.1%, worst in history
The German economy shrank by a record 10.1 percent in the second quarter as coronavirus lockdowns took their toll, official data showed Thursday, but...
Britain’s PM warns of ‘second wave’ in Europe: Spain back on quarantine list
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Tuesday of a "second wave" in Europe of the coronavirus as he defended a controversial decision to quarantine...
Turkey flays Greece reaction to Hagia Sophia conversion
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned statements by Greek officials and a flag-burning protest in Greece after the first Islamic prayers in nine...
Can school temperature checks lessen coronavirus spread?
This week, most students in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire returned to remote learning for term 3. Students whose parents can’t work from home are allowed...
WHO: Pompeo charges are ‘untrue’ and ‘unacceptable’
The World Health Organization chief on Thursday rejected as false an allegation by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that he owed his position...
EU’s 750 billion-euro recovery package: funded by taxes?
One of the biggest gambles of the 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery package agreed by the EU is the idea that Brussels will be able...
EU leaders debate endlessly to bring virus recovery package to fruition
Squabbling EU leaders held round after round of group discussions on Sunday as they struggled to find enough common ground to justify re-opening negotiations...
Opposition by the ‘frugals’: EU chiefs try to negotiate virus recovery fund
EU leaders debated new proposals for a huge post-coronavirus economic recovery fund on Saturday, seeking to overcome resistance from the Netherlands and Austria on...