Icelandic candidate asked to step down over digger rampage

Image copyright Wikimedia/AlfvanBeem Image caption Police were forced to overturn the digger to end the “beserker’s” rampage An Icelandic political candidate has been asked to step down after reportedly going on a drunken rampage whilst driving a digger. National broadcaster RUV reports that police were called to southern Biskupstunga on 13 May, after hearing that […]

Trump helped Europe ‘lose its illusions’

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has said the European Union should be grateful to US President Donald Trump, for forcing it to rid itself of all illusions. Speaking to reporters before an EU summit in Bulgaria, he accused Washington of “capricious assertiveness” in abandoning the Iran nuclear deal and imposing tariffs on […]

Pope warns nuns to use ‘sobriety’ on social media

Image copyright Getty Images The Pope has issued instructions telling nuns to use social media apps “with sobriety and discretion”. The document, titled Cor Orans, clarifies rules governing monastic life that were issued in 2016. It says the guidance is intended to safeguard silence and recollection. The document mentions “social communications” rather than specific apps, […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]