German Politics: Merkel to step down as CDU party leader

Last week, Angela Merkel announced she was stepping down from the leadership of her party, and would not seek re-election to the Chancellorship in 2021. It marks the end of an era for Merkel, who is seen by many as the senior western leader, and one of th...

Madrid extends Ronaldo's contract until 2021

Ronaldo looks set to retire at Real Madrid after agreeing to the new five-year contract.

UK to have driverless cars by 2021

The British government plans to invest $99 million to Artificial intelligent and put driverless cars on UK roads by 2021.

UEFA announces new tournament from 2021

UEFA announced a new competition set to start in 2021 and played on Thursdays alongside the Europa League.

Tokyo Olympics 2021: One Year To Go

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics kick off exactly a year from now. Games were originally set to begin this weekend but were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. And as Mayu Yoshida reports, due to the delay and burdens that come with organising such a major...

Jones extends England 'dream job' until 2021

Jones had been due to step down after the 2019 World Cup but having overseen a run of 22 wins from 23 Tests, the England's Rugby Football Union have decided to extend the 57-year-old's tenure.

Turkey unveils 2019-2021 economic programme

Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak unveiled the country's new economic plan that he said will reign in inflation, spur growth and cut the current account deficit.

Canada 'will ban' single-use plastics in 2021

"I am very pleased to announce that as early as 2021 Canada will ban harmful, single-use plastics from coast to coast," says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Aiming for Catalonia's independence from Spain by 2021 end – Torra

Pro-independence regional chief Quim Torra says a new vote would have to be held to decide on self-determination for Catalonia, as more than 100 protesters were injured in overnight clashes.

New Zealand to host 2021 women's Rugby World Cup

The cities of Auckland and Whangarei were selected to host the six-week 2021 women’s Rugby World Cup.

Will Angela Merkel leave the chancellorship before 2021?

Germany used to be the locomotive of Europe - but is now slowing economically. Many believe the Chancellor and her coalition are responsible for the downturn.

Germany's Merkel says she won't seek re-election as CDU party chair

Angela Merkel also said on Monday she would step down as German chancellor at the end of her term in 2021.