GERMAN DEMANDS FOR EU REFERENDUM: Merkel told to not be ‘arrogant’ and hold Brussels vote
ANGELA Merkel is facing a nightmare scenario after a leading German MP said Berlin needs to hold an EU Referendum. Sahra Wagenknecht called for Germany to let the people have their say on whether they want to sever ties with Brussels. The deputy vice president of Die Linke, the Bundestag's third main party, said it would be...
Это шикарное свадебное платье не захотела надеть ни одна невеста… Вы заметили почему? (ФОТО)
Тончайшее кружево, изящно расшитый лиф, нежнейшие оборки… О таком свадебном платье мечтала бы не одна девушка, собирающаяся замуж. Но… Как всегда есть одно “но”, и...
Brexit could lead to ‘second golden age’ as China opens up for trade deal with UK
BRITAIN is more likely to strike a trade agreement with China thanks to the nation’s vote for Brexit – officials from both sides have claimed. Xing Houyan, from the state supported Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, claimed the “situation in Western Europe will push China and the...
US and South Korea agree THAAD missile defence deployment
The US and South Korea have agreed to deploy a controversial missile defence system, in the wake of intensifying threats from North Korea. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system will be deployed solely to counter the threat from Pyongyang, a statement said. It is unclear exactly where it would be...
Britain readies for WAR with Putin as it stations troops throughout Eastern Europe
HUNDREDS of British troops are set to be scrambled to countries bordering Russia as a show of strength to Vladimir Putin. David Cameron will announce the deployment of a 500-strong battalion to Estonia with a further company of 150 troops to be stationed in Poland "on an enduring basis". The move comes amid continuing...
Many injured in Taiwan train blast
An explosion ripped through a busy commuter train in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, late on Thursday injuring at least 24 people, police say. The blast hit a train at Taipei's Songshan station before midnight leaving some passengers badly burned. Police told local media they found a broken tube with explosive material inside...
Stop what you’re doing: New £2m hypercar from Aston Martin unveiled
Oh yes, meet Aston and Red Bull's new hypercar. With 1000bhp per tonne So now at last we can actually see, rather than imagine, what all the fuss is about. We’ve already reported, somewhat breathlessly if we’re honest, that Adrian Newey, don of Grand Prix car designers, is to execute his long-held dream of...
The Battersea dog who’s been waiting for a home for nearly TWO YEARS
WITH his beautiful coat and blue and brown eyes you wouldn't think this loveable mutt would have too much trouble finding an owner — but you'd be wrong. Sadly, he has been at Battersea's Brands Hatch dog shelter for over 600 days — 20 times longer than the average. The Alaskan Malamute is just four, but...
Germany 0 — France 2: Griezmann brace takes hosts into Euro 2016 final
Hosts France advanced to the Euro 2016 final with their first victory over Germany in a major tournament since 1958 on a night of high emotion in Marseille. Antoine Griezmann, the tournament's top scorer, made the decisive contributions in each half to set up a final against Portugal at the Stade de France on Sunday....
Dallas protest: Four police officers dead in sniper shooting
Four Dallas police officers have been shot dead by sniper fire during protests against the shooting of black men by police, the authorities say. One suspect is in custody after a shootout with police, while a person of interest turned himself in, Dallas police tweeted. Gunfire broke out as demonstrators marched through the...
It’ll be a party in Paris — and France will be there.
As it did in 1984 and again in 1998, France reached the final of a home football tournament after stunning world champion Germany 2-0 in Marseille Thursday. Antoine Griezmann, one of the outstanding players of the past season, scored both goals to set up a final clash with Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team at Stade de...
Obama Reacts on Facebook to Police-Involved Killings of Sterling and Castile
President Obama said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he and First Lady Michelle Obama “recognize the anger, frustration, and grief that so many Americans are feeling” in the wake of two police-involved killings that have sparked widespread protests. “All Americans should be deeply troubled by the fatal...