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Durov released on €5m bail as France charges Telegram boss
A French judge put Telegram boss Pavel Durov under formal investigation on Wednesday, August 28 in a probe into organized crime on the messaging app, but granted…
German bishop instructs Christians not to vote AfD ahead of regional elections
A senior bishop in Germany has again ordered Christians in the country not to vote for the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Telegram boss claimed when arrested ‘that he was due to dine with Macron’
Le Canard Enchaîné, an investigative satirical newspaper in France, has reported that Pavel Durov, the boss of Telegram, said he was invited to have dinner with…
Poland’s restriction of access to abortion ‘violates human rights’, says UN
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has stated that Poland is violating women's rights by "unduly restricting…
Environmental NGOs sue EC over aviation and shipping addition to ‘green taxonomy’ system
A group of NGO's have said they are bringing a climate-based case against the European Commission at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) designed to have aircraft…
Could Modi turn out to be Ukraine’s peace guru?
There is a long tradition of Westerners resorting to India to find peace.
EU seizes assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling EU funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has seized the assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling funds from the European Union.
EU condemns Afghanistan after it forbids women from talking in public
The European Union has said it was "appalled" by the Taliban's announcement of severe limitations on women's freedom in Afghanistan.
Macron rejects left-wing government with French democracy in uncharted territory
French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed proposals from the left-wing alliance (New Popular Front) to form a government, citing the need for “institutional…
Wilders wants Dutch Government to send Syrians home
Geert Wilders, whose Freedom Party (PVV) party sits in the Dutch Government, has said he wants Syrians to be sent back to their home country.
Macron, Brussels deny involvement in Telegram CEO’s arrest
French President Emmanuel Macron has denied involvement in the arrest of the CEO of Telegram in his country, with officials from the European Commission having also…
Polish justice minister accused of purging judges to put opposition MP in prison
Adam Bodnar, Poland’s justice minister, has come under fire from the opposition Conservatives (PiS) and the legal think tank Ordo Iuris.
Russia accuses US of plotting ‘Tbilisi maidan’ as Georgia becomes East-West battleground
Moscow has accused Washington of plotting a "Tbilisi maidan" event aimed at an illegal coup of the Georgian Government, the TASS news agency has reported.
Police officers suspended over Puigdemont’s escape from Spain
Three Catalonian police officers have been suspended for allegedly aiding the dramatic escape of Carles Puigdemont, the fugitive former Catalan president, following…
Unfashionable truth: Democrats’ ideological dynasty is destroying America
In an American presidential campaign that has so far been marked by the complete absence of one of the candidates, bizarrely resulting in her heading most opinion…
Uber’s €290 million fine for breaching GDPR rules sparks industry outcry
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million for transferring personal data of European taxi drivers to the US without ensuring data protection…
Tens of thousands demonstrate against AfD after stabbings in Solingen
After a deadly knife attack in the German city of Solingen, tens of thousands took to the streets to march against Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) in Saxony and…
EU cuts Baltic Sea Cod quotas despite fish-finger shortage fears
The European Commission has announced it is cutting fishing quotas for cod despite ongoing fears of fish-finger shortages in Germany.
French artist leaks phone number of assistant in attempt to target National Rally MP
French artist and comedian Michaël Youn has leaked what he said was the phone number of National Rally MP Frédéric Falcon during a concert, without realising…
German Christian Democrats decry drop in Socialist support ahead of state elections
Senior Christian Democrats in Germany have decried the drop in public support for the country's Socialists ahead of key regional elections in the country's east.
Cash-strapped German Government ‘throwing money at unimpressive video games’
German economy minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is under pressure after announcing new subsidies for the digital gaming sector, despite the country's budget problems…
Germany sets most lenient cannabis drug-driving limit in EU
Under new drug regulations in Germany, Berlin has set the most lenient drug-driving limit in the European Union.
Austria’s FPÖ vows to curb migration, abolish ‘green taxes’ upon election win
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl presented the programme at an event in Vienna under the headline: Fortress Austria. Fortress of Freedom.
Hungary threatens to send its migrants to Brussels over EU fines
The Hungarian Government is planning to give free one-way tickets to Brussels for migrants and asylum seekers who want to enter the European Union, reports indicate.
French musician slams Democrats for using his music at national convention
French musician and producer DJ Snake has publicly distanced himself from the US Democratic Party, criticising their use of his song during the second night of the…
Nord Stream a ‘legitimate target’ for Ukraine, Czech President claims
The Nord Stream pipelines were a "legitimate target" for Ukraine's armed forces to sabotage or strike, the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel has claimed.
Coalition talks fail in Belgium as Socialists and Liberals refuse tax compromise
That negotiations could fail over capital gains tax adds to the financial problems left by an outgoing government noted for its lavish spending.
Former EPP PM of Ireland cosies up to Pelosi at Democrat convention
Ireland's former European People's Party (EPP) prime minister, Leo Varadkar, is reportedly palling about with ex-US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the Democratic…
Evangelical Church kicks out local leader over AfD links
An evangelical church in Germany has removed one of its members from all of his leadership roles as a result of his links to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.