PM Johnson’s spokesman denies groping allegations as party conference opens
A spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied allegations that Johnson groped two women 20 years ago.
World leaders gather for funeral of France’s Jacques Chirac
About 30 foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, gathered on Monday in the French capital for the funeral of former president Jacques Chirac, who died last week aged 86.
Saudi crown prince warns of escalation with Iran, prefers political solution
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince warned in an interview broadcast on Sunday that oil prices could spike to “unimaginably high numbers” if the world doesn’t come together to deter Iran, but said he preferred a political solution to a military one.
Australian government says prosecutors must seek approval before charging journalists
Australian prosecutors need government permission before they can file charges against local journalists, Attorney General Christian Porter said on Monday.
Austria’s Kurz eyes economic growth after vote triumph
Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz basked in election victory on Monday, his People’s Party (OVP) strengthened by a parliamentary contest that punished the scandal-hit far right, although tough talks lie ahead on forming a ruling coalition.
Britain’s Prince Harry to join anti-poaching patrol in Malawi
Britain’s Prince Harry will join an anti-poaching patrol with local park rangers in Malawi on Monday to highlight conservation work, another leg of his family’s southern African trip.
UK can leave the EU on October 31 without a deal, Javid says
The United Kingdom can leave the European Union on Oct. 31 without a deal despite a law which demands the prime minister ask for a Brexit delay if there is no agreement, finance minister Sajid Javid said on Monday.
Europe’s loneliest far-right party losing election battle in Portugal
Waving Portuguese flags, leaders of the far-right National Renovation Party (PNR) waited for more people to turn up at a mid-September rally in Lisbon, but their patriotic chants fell on deaf ears.
Groping claims against PM Johnson overshadow Conservative conference
Allegations that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson groped two women 20 years ago overshadowed the Conservative Party’s conference on Monday. A Johnson spokesman denied the claim.
Exclusive: Fintech firm Revolut to hire 3500 staff in global push with Visa
British-based digital banking app Revolut is set to hire around 3500 staff as it expands into 24 new markets thanks to a new global deal with payments giant Visa Inc, the two companies said on Monday.
