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.

Newsfeed - 9 August 2018

Top of our Newsfeed - when Israel passed a controversial nation-state law last month declaring the country the exclusive homeland of the Jewish people - we covered the huge street and online protests that broke-out at the time. Now, Israel's Opposition le...

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.

SpaceX sticks rocket landing at sea in historic first

SpaceX has finally landed its Falcon 9 rocket on ocean drone platform for first time after launching vehicle into space

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...

US 9/11 law angers Saudis

Analysts say Saudi Arabia might restrict cooperation with US on counter-terrorism efforts and curb trade relations.

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.

Kirby says 9/11 bill will not affect US-Saudi relations

State Department spokesman John Kirby says US has concerns about 9/11 bill but that it will not have "unalterable effect" on US-Saudi relations

US Congress overrides Obama veto on 9/11 bill

Obama faces first veto override in his eight-year presidency following Congressional vote that allows the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.