Angela Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WWII'
This is the first time the German Chancellor took to the airwaves to address citizens directly outside of traditional New Year's greetings.
Stocks, crude hammered as Trump's Europe ban fans recession fears
Asian equity markets, already deep in the red in reaction to the WHO announcement, cratered after Trump's address.
Germany announces economic measures to stall 'corona-crisis'
As the number of cases in Germany pushed beyond 900, Health Minister Jens Spahn said gatherings of more than 1,000 people should be scrapped.
Angela Merkel's party in crucible as Thuringia votes again
Amid the national outrage, the liberal candidate elected during the first vote on February 5 stepped down, leaving the state rudderless.
Around 30 hurt as car rams Germany carnival procession
The attacker, a failed Tunisian asylum seeker, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Stormy EU budget summit enters second day
The drawn-out tussle for money is a Brussels ritual, but is especially problematic this time around because of Britain's departure from the EU.
EU leaders to face off in 'very tough' budget summit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the eve of the summit predicted "very tough and difficult negotiations" around the table.
US tells Thunberg to 'study economics' in Davos climate spat
The spat between the US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Thunberg again highlighted the tensions over climate change at the World Economic Forum.
Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton host NATO leaders at Buckingham Palace with other royals
While Prince William is away on a royal tour, Kate Middleton joins seniors of the royal family to host world leaders.
Donald and Melania Trump land in the UK for NATO meeting
The couple held hands as they disembarked Air Force One at London Stansted Airport on Monday evening for the three-day visit.
Sombre mood as Germany marks 30 years of Berlin Wall fall
On November 9 itself, only central European presidents will headline the official ceremonies.
Oil prices surge as Iranian tanker hit by double blast off Saudi
The explosions come just weeks after two of Saudi Arabia's biggest oil installations were hit
Britain's Brexit talks with EU on verge of collapse
Boris Johnson spoke to Angela Merkel as he tried to salvage new divorce terms he has proposed ahead of next week's pivotal EU summit in Brussels.
Jacques Chirac, former French president dies aged 86
The centre-right Chirac, acknowledged even by foes as a canny political fighter, rose to prominence as mayor of Paris before becoming prime minister and then president.
'France can't host everyone,' says Macron in new toughening of migration stance
Macron thinks that there is not enough cooperation in Europe to effectively handle the migration crisis.
Melania Trump, Justin Trudeau kiss breaks Internet, Donald Trump isn't happy?
FLOTUS smiling and greeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit with an "air kiss" while holding hands with her husband has gone viral.
Christine Lagarde is next European Central Bank president
Christine Lagarde moves to a whole new world as president of the European Central Bank.
Tearful Theresa May announces resignation
British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation on Friday. The PM was in tears while announcing her decision to quit.
Why opposing Trump's World Bank president pick might just work
The power dynamics in the World Bank have changed dramatically.
UK's May faces more criticism for post-Brexit ties text
PM Theresa May's rosy predictions met with resistance on many fronts in Parliament, which is expected to vote on the Brexit plan next month.
Auf Wiedersehen Angela: Rage' against elite topples Europe's centrist leaders
The idea of liberal democracy — for decades the cornerstone of the vaunted "European project" — is under fire.
Germany: Angela Merkel's reign as 'leader of the free world' draws to close
German Chancellor Angela Merkel quits as head of her Christian Democratic party and won't run for another term a in 2021.
Brexit deal hamstrung by Irish border 'backstop' issue
Prime Minister Theresa May says "a border in the Irish Sea" was unacceptable.
Is two years of agonising Brexit deadlock finally over?
Reports overnight in London that a deal on the Northern Ireland border, the last missing piece of a withdrawal agreement, was close.
Can the bond between France and Germany keep the rest of the EU united?
A renewed bilateral Franco-German bond is a necessary condition to counter the centrifugal forces currently testing the European Union.
May to talk Brexit with EU leaders impatient for progress
Divorce talks have stalled amid divisions within May's government about how close an economic relationship to seek with the EU after Brexit.
Courting Putin, Trump jolts the West with a nationalist bent
Supporters of Trump's argue that the allies have taken advantage of the U.S. for decades.
Trump takes more swipes at Canada after arrival in Singapore
Trump roiled the weekend Group of Seven meeting in Canada by agreeing to a group statement on trade only to withdraw from it while flying to Asia.
Trump likely to face a chilly reception at G-7 conference
With his new tariffs increasing U.S. isolation, Trump heads to Canada on Friday for a meeting of the Group of Seven industrialized nations.
New World Disorder: Trump tears down free trade system with unprecedented tariffs
The U.S. action widens a rift with America's closest allies and alarming investors in global financial markets.