Separatists win absolute majority of seats in Catalan vote: exit poll
Separatists pushing to make Catalonia independent from Spain were on track to win an absolute majority of parliamentary seats in a regional election.
Britain's Cameron calls for talks on Syria transition
British Prime Minister David Cameron called for discussions on how to bring about political transition in Syria as he prepares to meet world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.
Blatter, Platini risk suspension amid FIFA ethics probe
The future of embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his heir-apparent Michel Platini was in play, as they faced scrutiny by the football world body's ethics committee.
Britain's Emily Watson honoured at San Sebastian festival
British actress Emily Watson, who starred in "Angela's Ashes" and "The Book Thief", was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian film festival in Spain.
Sarkozy backs 'united Spain' amid Catalan independence bid
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy appealed for a "united Spain" in Barcelona as campaigning wrapped up for a regional election in Catalonia framed as an indirect vote on independence.
Tesla boss Musk calls for 'random emission' testing
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk called for fossil fuel-powered cars "to be tested at random," as German giant Volkswagen's worldwide pollution cheating scandal continues.
UN chief says EU must do more to address migrant crisis
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the European Union's decision to inject $1 billion to help countries overwhelmed by Syrian refugees.
Putin calls Elton John - and this time it's real says Kremlin
Vladimir Putin called pop star Elton John and suggested a meeting, after the British singer was tricked last week by a prankster impersonating the Russian leader.
David Beckham launches UN appeal to protect kids
Football legend, male model and father of four David Beckham went to UN headquarters in New York to call on world leaders to end violence against children.
Putin to America: 'Don't call me a Czar'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Americans should not think of him as an autocratic "czar" and praised their openness and creativity, in an interview ahead of a trip to New York.
Germanwings, Lufthansa heads remember France crash victims
The heads of the firm and parent company Lufthansa gathered near the crash scene to remember victims in France.
Porsche chief Mueller to take the wheel at VW: report
The head of German luxury sports car maker Porsche, Matthias Mueller, has been picked to succeed Martin Winterkorn as the chief executive of scandal-battered auto giant Volkswagen.
Obama urges European allies to accept 'fair share' of refugees
US President Barack Obama pressed European nations to take their "fair share" of refugees, after the EU reluctantly reached an agreement designed to halt a destabilizing humanitarian crisis.
Greek PM Tsipras unveils new cabinet, Tsakalotos gets finance
Greece's newly-elected Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unveiled his new government, giving the crisis-hit country's key finance portfolio to Euclid Tsakalotos.
Slovak PM refuses EU 'diktat' on migrant quotas
Slovakia's leftist Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would rather risk infringing EU rules than implement mandatory refugee quotas adopted by the bloc.
Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed on a plan to avoid "misunderstandings" in Syria.
French minister urges 'Europe-wide' probe after VW scandal
France's finance minister called for a "Europe-wide" probe after revelations that hundreds of thousands of Volkswagen diesel cars had software that secretly thwarts US pollution tests.
Burberry hits London Fashion Week with leather and lace
British fashion heavyweight Burberry Prorsum summoned a biker spirit as it presented the Spring/Summer 2016 collection at London Fashion Week.
Russia still arming Ukraine rebels despite truce: NATO chief
Russia is still sending weapons to separatist rebels battling the Ukrainian government despite a fresh truce in the war-torn east of the country.
Greek PM calls for 'shared responsibility' on migrant crisis
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who returned to power after Sunday's election, called for "shared" European responsibility in tackling the migrant crisis facing the bloc.