Northern Europe

Everton investigate 'homophobic' chants at Chelsea fans

Everton said the club and Kick It Out had received reports of a homophobic chant being aimed at Chelsea’s fans by a small section of the home crowd during Saturday’s match.

Finland picks youngest-ever prime minister

Sanna Marin won Sunday's vote to replace leader Antti Rinne who had stepped down after several weeks of political crisis over a plan to cut wages for 700 postal workers.

Liverpool ease to Bournemouth win, Son stars for Spurs

Liverpool made seven changes but still romped to a 3-0 win at Bournemouth after goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah extended their Premier League lead to 11 points over Leicester City.

UK minister concerned over election interference after leaked documents

UK-US trade documents have been leaked last month, showing the ruling Conservative Party's plans to offer the NHS for sale in post-Brexit talks.

Johnson, Corbyn wage Brexit battle in final debate ahead of election

During the debate, Johnson ridiculed Corbyn's support for a new referendum while the Labour leader said the prime minister's pledge to "get Brexit done" actually meant seven years of trade talks.

Chelsea win appeal at CAS in FIFA transfer ban case

The club is now free to sign new players in the January transfer window after a FIFA-imposed ban was reduced on appeal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

New app predicts water-related conflict up to year in advance

Developers of the app say the "groundbreaking" early warning tool, which has also predicted risks in Iran, Nigeria and Pakistan, could spot the likelihood of conflicts up to 12 months in advance.

Britain, EU expected to agree free trade deal, cable to gain - Reuters poll

More than 30 foreign exchange strategists surveyed by Reuters said confidently that Britain would leave the EU with a free trade deal.

NATO summit ends in acrimony, with Trump flying out early

NATO members thought they were celebrating the 70th anniversary of the alliance, what transpired was an acrimonious birthday bash full of hot mic moments, jokes about returning Daesh militants and an impeachment cloud hanging over President Trump.

NATO chief rejects criticism as alliance leaders meet amid infighting

Leaders sought to make a show of unity as they met to conclude their annual summit in London. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he is confident the member differences over defence plans will be resolved.

Bromance or bad date? Trump, Macron trade barbs over tariffs, NATO

Despite a 32-year age gap and very different personal styles, Macron and Trump have tended to put on a show of being best buddies, shaking hands with a tight grip and a big grin, bringing their wives along to dinners and exchanging gifts.

UK, France, Germany, Turkey leaders have "useful' meeting at Downing Street

The four leaders agreed that attacks against civilians in Syria must stop and expressed support for a UN-backed political process in Libya.