Greek island residents strike for second day against new migrant camps

Overnight, Greek islanders attacked police guarding the sites of the future detention camps on the islands of Lesbos and Chios. A large crowd later laid siege for hours to a Lesbos army camp where riot-control squads were billeted.

Globe braces for long battle against virus as cases spread

Scientists race to find a treatment, crews scrub everything from money to buses, and quarantines are being enforced from a beachfront resort in the Atlantic to an uninhabited island in the Pacific as the world fights the spread of the coronavirus.

Italy’s struggle to contain the coronavirus threatens Europe and beyond

While the spread of the virus is abating in China, Italy has become an epicentre for the coronavirus in Europe, with cases linked to the country emerging in Spain, France, Austria, Germany and even Algeria.

Precious Griezmann goal earns Barcelona draw at spirited Napoli

With Sunday's La Liga Clasico against Real Madrid looming, Barca are also left with concerns over defender Gerard Pique, who limped off with an injury after falling heavily on his ankle.

Scottish farmer fined for punching sheep

William Brown, 59, was fined $715 (£550, 660 euros) under Section 19 of Scotland's Animal Health and Welfare Act 2006, after he admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to two rams on his farm in Penicuik, south of Edinburgh, in 2018.

Scotland to approve free sanitary products for all women

The legislation would make products such as tampons and sanitary pads free for all women in Scotland, available at designated public places such as community centres, youth clubs and pharmacies.

The coronavirus may infect over half of the world’s population

The virus is spreading unchecked, and in a major turnaround, may not exhibit symptoms in infected victims.

Clashes break out on Greek island of Lesbos against migrant camp

Witnesses say about 500 people attempted to block the unloading of heavy machinery that was accompanied by police reinforcements at a port ahead of construction on the Aegean island.

Litvinenko murder has hallmarks of an opera - composer

Litvinenko, a former agent with Russia's FSB, was granted asylum in Britain, but he died of radiation poisoning in 2006 aged 43, three weeks after drinking tea laced with radioactive polonium at an upmarket London hotel.

Coronavirus forces fan ban at Italian football games

"In agreement with UEFA, the Lombardy regional health authorities and Milan city council, our return game with Ludogorets will be played behind closed doors," an Inter statement announce their Europa League match would be played with no fans present.

Funeral ceremony held for Turkish victims of racist attack in Germany

The funeral ceremony for Fatih Saracoglu, Gokhan Gultekin, and Sedat Gurbuz was held in Hanau, near Frankfurt, the scene of the terror attack.

Car rams Germany carnival procession; dozens wounded

At least 30 wounded as car ploughs into carnival parade in western town of Volkmarsen, police say, adding driver has been arrested.