Self-declared 'king of Germany' jailed for embezzling £1m from 'subjects' In 2012 former chef Peter Fitzek set up his "kingdom" in an abandoned hospital in eastern Germany. Mar 16, 2017
Did Donald Trump just admit Twitter fallibility while defending his Obama wiretapping accusation? The president said he expected "some very interesting items coming to the forefront over the next two weeks". Mar 16, 2017 Barack Obama Donald Trump
New Zealand's Whanganui River granted same rights as a human in world first 140 year battle over the river which is worshipped as an ancestor by the Maori Whanganui people. Mar 16, 2017
Spanish police smash gun gang who supplied Islamic extremist attack on Brussels Jewish museum Haul of 10,000 weaponsd includes assault rifles, machine guns, pistols, revolvers, and 400 shells and grenades. Mar 15, 2017 Spain
Tyrol avalanche: Four killed in landslide in Austrian Alps Avalanche hit a touring group in the west of the country. Mar 15, 2017
Italy: 'Wizard' and acolytes arrested after alleged gang rape of 'vestal virgin' in occult ritual Police said the man persuaded the girl she was the victim of strong 'negative forces'. Mar 15, 2017 Italy
Right to ban Muslim headscarves in workplaces 'will apply in post-Brexit UK' Experts on religion and employment law say ruling is unlikely to be overturned after Britain leaves EU. Mar 15, 2017 Brexit European Union
Angelina Jolie praised after delivering first LSE lecture Jolie spoke of her nerves ahead of the event, at which she spoke of the impact of war on women. Mar 15, 2017 Angelina Jolie Hollywood
Spanish farmer accused of murdering lost American on Camino de Santiago pilgrimage Denise Pikka Thiem's body was found five months after she went missing in a rural part of Spain in 2015. Mar 14, 2017 Spain
Houston vet and boyfriend 'hired hitman to kill exes' The hitman though was really an undercover police officer. Mar 14, 2017
Brazil's president called in exorcist over fears palace was haunted 'I felt something strange there. I wasn't able to sleep right from the first night,' President Temer told local media. Mar 14, 2017 Brazil
Employers can ban Muslim headscarves at work, rules top EU court Ban must be based on company rule requiring all employees to "dress neutrally", rules ECJ. Mar 14, 2017
Russian sauna owner uses Auschwitz slogan to advertise business Owner of 'Abwehr' sauna defended use of slogan referring to the Nazi death camp, before backing down. Mar 14, 2017 Russia
Couple who pretended to be Paris attack victims lied about being in Nice attack too say prosecutors Pair jailed for lying about November 2015 Paris attack to claim €60,000 compensation now face 14 years. Mar 13, 2017 France
Former Catalan president Artur Mas barred from office after defying courts to hold referendum More than 80% voted for independence in the symbolic vote. Mar 13, 2017
Why did Turkey's President Erdogan call European countries 'Nazis'? A diplomatic spat has broken out between Turkey and several EU countries, after pro-Erdogan rallies were banned in European countries. Mar 13, 2017 Turkey European Union
Isis behind planned terror attack on German mall says minister Armed police surrounded the shopping centre in Essen after being tipped off about a planned attack. Mar 13, 2017 Isis Islamic State
The Bow Group: How Britain's oldest conservative think tank became aligned with the populist right In recent years there has been controversy over the group's backing of Ukip. Mar 10, 2017
Record number of white extremists arrested amid crackdown on far-right Increased action against far-right extremists follows the murder of MP Jo Cox by a white supremacist. Mar 10, 2017 Jo Cox
Five killed 'after helicopter crashes into Istanbul TV tower' in dense fog Footage shows smoking wreckage lying across a stretch of motorway on the outskirts of the city. Mar 10, 2017