Elderly couple killed as torrential rains sweep away cars in Spain
An elderly couple died on Thursday when floodwaters caused by torrential rain dragged their car and flipped it over in eastern Spain, local emergency services said.
Ireland says EU would respond positively to British move on Brexit
The European Union would respond positively if the British government shifts its position in Brexit talks in the coming weeks as the dangers of a no-deal exit become clearer, Ireland’s foreign minister said on Thursday.
Irish PM favours May 2020 for next parliamentary election
Ireland’s next parliamentary election should be held in May, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Thursday, arguing another eight months should allow his minority government to see the country through the worst of Brexit.
French court finds Saudi princess complicit in beating up workman
A French court on Thursday found the daughter of the King of Saudi Arabia complicit in violence with the threat of a weapon and complicit in kidnapping, and sentenced her to a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
Exclusive: The Chief Executive ‘has to serve two masters’ – HK leader Carrie Lam – full transcript
This is a transcript of a talk given in late August by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to a group of businesspeople in the city. The transcript is taken from an audio recording of Lam’s remarks that was obtained by Reuters. Last week, Reuters publ…
Jailed Tunisian presidency front-runner starts hunger strike
Tunisian media mogul Nabil Karoui, a front-runner in Sunday’s presidential election, has started a hunger strike in prison demanding to be allowed to vote, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Britain won’t run out of toilet paper but fruit could be in short supply after Brexit
Britain is unlikely to run out of essentials like toilet paper in the event of a no-deal Brexit but some fresh fruit and vegetables could be in short supply and prices might rise, warned supermarket bosses on Thursday.
‘Absolutely not’: PM Johnson denies lying to Queen Elizabeth in Brexit crisis
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday denied lying to Queen Elizabeth over the reasons for suspending the British parliament after a court ruled his decision was unlawful and opponents called for lawmakers to be recalled to discuss Brexit.
Pope invites leaders to Vatican for global compact on education
Pope Francis on Thursday invited world political, cultural, and religious leaders to a meeting at the Vatican next year to agree on “A Global Compact on Education” to better prepare the young for economic, environmental and social challenges.
Hong Kong protesters to target metro again in busy lantern festival
Hong Kong activists will combine pro-democracy protests with lantern celebrations marking the Mid-Autumn Festival this weekend after a brief lull in sometimes violent demonstrations which have rocked the Chinese-ruled city since June.
