Iraq jails French and German citizens for life for joining Islamic State

An Iraqi court sentenced a French man and a German woman to life in prison on Monday for belonging to Islamic State, forging ahead with the trial of hundreds of people - many foreigners - captured after the militant group's defeat last year.

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Russia summons Greek ambassador in Moscow over diplomatic row

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it had summoned Greece's ambassador in Moscow to inform him of Russia's response to "unfriendly actions" taken by Athens in July amid a diplomatic row between the countries, the ministry said.

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Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club stands firm against Chinese pressure

Hong Kong's Foreign Correspondents' Club resisted pressure from Chinese officials to cancel an event with an independence activist, provoking rebuke from the pro-Beijing establishment as it seeks to curb talks about independence in the city.

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Swiss draw up aid package for drought-hit farmers

Switzerland will cut import tariffs on animal feed and offer interest-free loans to help farmers deal with a heat wave and drought, the federal government said on Monday.

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Fireball near Bologna airport after road crash explosion

Two trucks collided on a motorway near Bologna airport in northern Italy on Monday, sending a huge ball of fire and billows of black smoke soaring into the sky.

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Spanish court finds signs of bribery in awarding of PP leader's degree

Spain's High Court found on Monday that the new leader of the opposition Popular Party Pablo Casado gained an academic degree in dubious circumstances, raising pressure on him as support for the conservative PP falls in opinion polls.

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