Archive for September, 2024

Far right in Austria ‘opens new era’ with election victory

The Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult. Full story

How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe. Full story

Marine Le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

If found guilty, the French presidential hopeful could be ineligible to run for office for up to 10 years. Full story

Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers

Glacier ridgelines marking the border near the Matterhorn mountain are shifting as ice continues to melt. Full story

Does Chinese investment benefit or damage Ireland?

Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation. Full story

Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter

Fewer people got shots last year and if that repeats the UK could be in for a worse winter, experts warn. Full story

Zelensky gives his ‘victory plan’ a hard sell in the US – did the pitch fall flat?

Ukraine's president met Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden as he bid for Western help to end the war. Full story

Ukraine says nine killed in Russia strikes on hospital

Officials say Sumy's hospital was hit in the morning, and was struck again as rescuers were evacuating people. Full story

France’s Mr Africa spills the beans on secret cash

Long a confidant of French and African leaders, Robert Bourgi lifts the lid on post-colonial relations. Full story

Austria’s far right eyes unprecedented election win

Sunday's election could see Herbert Kickl's party top the polls for the first time. Full story
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