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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:11:06 GMT
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:53 GMT
The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:10:49 GMT
Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:43:38 GMT
Coronavirus: EU anger over delayed Pfizer vaccine deliveries
Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:32:59 GMT
Dutch Rutte government resigns over child welfare fraud scandal
Mark Rutte's cabinet resigns after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:37:47 GMT
Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew
Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:46:02 GMT
Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn
German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:31:31 GMT
German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal
Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass".

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:33:43 GMT
Dakar Rally: Pierre Cherpin - French rider dies after crash on stage seven
French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies five days after crashing during stage seven of the Dakar Rally.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:53:45 GMT
Brexit shellfish delays leave Scottish seafood rotting
A Scottish shellfish firm owner says he is on the brink of bankruptcy as EU customers desert his business.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:44:36 GMT
Michael D Higgins: Mother-and-baby homes a 'violation of rights'
Both state and Church are responsible for an "appalling level of infant mortality", says Michael D Higgins.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:45:46 GMT
Ethiopia Tigray crisis: EU concern over war crime reports
The conflict threatens the stability of the entire region, the EU's top diplomat says.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:17:43 GMT
Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:04:12 GMT
German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job
Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:33:07 GMT
Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer
An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:18:44 GMT
Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:45:04 GMT
Coronavirus: British tourist blamed for Lauberhorn ski race cancellation
The famous Lauberhorn ski event is cancelled after a spike in Covid-19 cases linked to one tourist.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:01:34 GMT
Evaristo de Macedo: The record-breaking Brazilian loved by Barca & Madrid
Barcelona's first Brazilian striker left for Real Madrid, managed Iraq with Saddam Hussein's son and beat Pele to a goalscoring record.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:24:15 GMT
Brexit: Five surprising consequences
Confiscated ham sandwiches, delayed Scottish salmon and other fallout from the new regime.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:09:46 GMT
US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:03:44 GMT
Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life-changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:45:53 GMT
Watch: Bayern knocked out of German Cup by second-tier side
Watch as Bayern Munich are knocked out of the German Cup by lower-league opposition after being stunned by second-tier Holstein Kiel in a penalty shootout.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:04:56 GMT
The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice
From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:41:37 GMT
Storm Filomena: Heavy snowfall closes roads in Madrid
Spain's Interior Minister has said the country was facing "the most intense storm in the last 50 years".

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:09:43 GMT
Belgium after Brexit: How the change will affect popular exports
Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way.



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