Britain must take realistic approach to Brexit talks: Slovenian PM
European Union members expect Britain to take a constructive and realistic approach to negotiations on its exit from the European Union, Slovenian Prime minister Marjan Sarec said on Friday after discussing Brexit with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Germany extends checks at Austrian border for six months
Germany will extend temporary controls at its border with Austria for six months due to concerns the EU’s external frontiers are not sufficiently protected, the interior ministry said on Friday.
Russia vows to defend believers in Ukraine church dispute
Russia vowed on Friday to defend Russian church believers in Ukraine from any illegal activity against them following Kiev’s moves toward a historic split from the Russian Orthodox Church.
Flames engulf German high-speed train, all passengers evacuated
A German high-speed train traveling from Cologne to Munich caught fire early on Friday, prompting the evacuation of all 510 passengers without injury before flames ripped through two carriages and burned them out.
Australian court jails ‘arrogant’ Chinese developer for nonconsensual sex
A Chinese property developer was sentenced to at least two-and-a-half years in jail by an Australian court on Friday for non-consensual intercourse with a woman after a Sydney dinner party hosted by billionaire JD.com-founder Richard Liu.
German ‘snitch on your teacher’ website knocked offline
A far-right German politician’s website that let pupils denounce teachers for being too political was knocked offline within hours of its launch by what its creator said was a hacker attack.
Firms warn German employees on populism before state votes
Munich-based German aircraft engine maker MTU Aero Engines has warned its employees against populism before a regional election in Bavaria, and consultants EY have issued their local staff with similar guidance.
U.N. experts say Saudi Arabia must release women’s rights activists
Saudi Arabia must immediately and unconditionally release all women it has detained for campaigning for human rights, officials mandated by the United Nations said on Friday.
Brazil presidential frontrunner’s advisers clash over Petrobras
Nationalistic and free market advisers to Brazil’s right-wing presidential frontrunner are deeply split about the future of state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro, foreshadowing a showdown over divestments and fuel subsidies.
French judge steps up inquiry into Le Pen over EU funds
A French judge has stepped up an investigation into far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s role in the alleged misuse of European Union funds by her party, a source close to Le Pen said on Friday.
