Belgium: Farmer accidentally moves French border

A farmer in Belgium has caused a stir after inadvertently redrawing the country’s border with France. A local history enthusiast was walking in the forest when he noticed the stone…

Italy: Jose Mourinho named Roma boss from start of next season

Jose Mourinho has been appointed Roma manager from the start of next season. The 58-year-old will replace fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca, who Roma announced earlier on Tuesday would leave at…

Mexico: Metro overpass collapse kills 23

A metro overpass has collapsed in Mexico City as a train was travelling over it, killing at least 23 people, including children, the mayor said. Two train carriages were seen…

USA: Hillary Clinton warns of ‘huge consequences’ in Afghan US troop withdrawal

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned of “huge consequences” of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan. Mrs Clinton told CNN there was a…

UK: UK and Iran in talks over debt but ‘unlinked’ to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case

The UK and Iran are in discussions over a £400m debt that the UK owes, foreign office minister James Cleverly has said – but the talks are not linked to…

EU: Plans for overseas tourists to return unveiled

The EU Commission has recommended easing restrictions on non-essential travel from overseas. Under the plans, anyone who has received the last dose of an EU-approved vaccine at least two weeks…

Iraq: Tehran bans terror prank TV shows

Two Iraqi TV shows that sparked outrage by pranking celebrities with fake suicide vests and staged kidnappings have been suspended. Regulators said that the programmes – Tony’s Bullet and Raslan’s…

Germany: Oktoberfest cancelled for the second time

Authorities in Germany have cancelled the Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich over coronavirus concerns. This is the second year in a row that the event has been called off due…

Burkina Faso: Around 30 reportedly killed in village attack

Suspected jihadists have killed around 30 people in eastern Burkina Faso, security sources in the country said. A large group of armed men attacked the village of Kodyel in Komandjari…

Puerto Rico: Pro boxer charged with killing pregnant lover

A Puerto Rican boxer who fought in London’s 2012 Olympics has been charged with abducting and killing his pregnant lover. Félix Verdejo is accused of attacking Keishla Rodríguez and then…