Catalan parliament opens with pro-independence majority
The Catalan regional assembly opened a new session dominated for the first time by a secessionist majority that has vowed to break away from Spain within 18 months.
Britain's Cameron defeated over welfare cuts for poor
British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a damaging blow over plans to cut help for low-income working families that drew flak from within his Conservative party.
Should I stop eating meat? No need, experts say
The UN's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warned that processed meats like sausages and ham cause bowel cancer, and red meat "probably" does too.
Montenegro PM shrugs off violent demos calling for resignation
Montenegro's Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic brushed off violent protests calling for his resignation, insisting they were not a threat to his country's stability.
EU will 'start falling apart' if no quick action on migrants: Slovenia
The European Union will "start falling apart" if it fails to take concrete action to tackle the migrant crisis within the next few weeks.
Economic migrants use children as 'human shields': Czech leader
The Czech president accused economic migrants of using children as "human shields" in their bid to reach Europe, as the continent grapples with its biggest migration crisis since World War II.
Greece 'has no time to lose' to meet creditor demands: Dombrovskis
The European commissioner for the euro told Athens it has "no time to lose" in carrying out reforms its international creditors have demanded in exchange for bailout funds.
Daniel Craig: is the blond Bond getting bored?
Daniel Craig makes his fourth appearance as James Bond in "Spectre", which premieres, but his time as 007 may be nearing an end if his recent jaded comments are anything to go by.
EU, Balkan leaders struggle to defuse tensions over migrants
European Union and Balkan leaders struggled Sunday to reduce tensions over how to tackle the migrant crisis as Slovenia warned the bloc will "start falling apart" if it fails to take concrete action within weeks.
Juncker backs Merkel on refugees ahead of EU mini-summit
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker backed Angela Merkel's welcoming stance towards migrants ahead of a mini-summit of leaders this weekend aimed at tackling record arrivals.
Catalan leader defends his government in graft probe
Catalonia leader Artur Mas defended his ruling separatist Convergence party against graft allegations after a slew of arrests targeting current and former officials.
At least 42 dead in French pensioners coach crash
At least 42 people, most of them elderly, were killed when a coach collided with a lorry and caught fire in southwest France, in the country's worst road accident for three decades.
VW says second type of engine not fitted with cheating device
German auto giant Volkswagen steered clear of a fresh blow in its emissions-rigging scandal, saying that another type of diesel engine which had raised concerns was not fitted with software designed to dupe testers.
Elton John reunites with band for new album
Elton John announced his first album in nearly three years, on which the pop legend reunites with longtime backup artists.
Juncker urges EU member states to respect migrant aid pledges
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker chided EU member states for not respecting their pledges of humanitarian aid to tackle the migrant crisis, saying "urgency" was needed.
Italy's Fendi sets up home in fascist folly
Luxury fashion company Fendi unveiled its new headquarters in a long-abandoned, now renovated architectural folly created by the WWII fascist leader Benito Mussolini in Rome.
China's Xi promises no 'hard landing' for economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised "no hard landing" for the world's second largest economy despite its slowdown, during a state visit to Britain focused bolstering business and trade ties.
FIFA official casts new doubt over Platini bid
A senior FIFA official called into question Michel Platini's bid for football's top job, saying the failure to disclose a multi-million dollar payment could be seen as a "falsification of accounts".