China’s Li Keqiang pushes trade with Eastern Europe amid EU concerns
The Chinese premier is meeting with leaders from Central and Eastern European countries at a summit in Sofia as he aims to boost Beijing's trade interests in the region. But…
Football scandal casts shadow on Croatia’s summer fairy tale
Croatia is euphoric ahead of the country's World Cup quarterfinal match. Problems are being ignored, including scandals surrounding the stars of the national team. Any criticism is considered unpatriotic.It was…
Cup specialist Roberto Martinez inspires Belgium to break glass ceiling
Eyebrows were raised when Roberto Martinez was appointed Belgium coach in 2016. Two years on, the Spaniard is unlocking Belgium's abundant potential and proving himself to be a perfect fit…
World Cup 2018: Belgium edge Brazil in World Cup thriller
Belgium have reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1986 after holding on to beat Brazil in a thrilling encounter. The Red Devils will now face France…
EU governments approve free trade deal with Japan
European member states have given the go-ahead for a free trade deal with Japan, the world's third-largest economy. Brussels said the agreement was sending "a very powerful signal against protectionism."EU…
Volkswagen loses bid to block investigators
German carmaker Volkswagen has lost a legal challenge to prevent prosecutors from examining unpublished documents about its pollution scandal. The files in question had been seized from a US law…
Barbecuing sustainably: How not to burn rainforests in our grills
A lot of our BBQ charcoal comes from tropical forests, and this can contribute to deforestation, a survey has found. But there are alternatives for more environmentally friendly grilling. How…
No bootleg merchandise for German pop queen
Helene Fischer is the ultimate German pop queen, wildly successful nationwide. Should anyone plan to sell decals or compression hosiery using her name, they better think twice — her name…
No more BMWs or Mercs on Fifth Avenue?
Donald Trump doesn't want to see any more BMWs or Mercedes on Fifth Avenue in New York. To that end, he has made different, partly contradictory threats and offers in…
Sacred Games: Netflix’s first productions of India’s gangster lives
Series tackles issues of God, diversified religions in India’s underprivileged, working social classes
