The Dispatch

Photo Story: A plane spotter’s celebration for the 70th anniversary of Berlin Airlift

A series of photos taken during the celebrations during a plane spotter day at the German Air Force's airfield in Jagel, northern Germany for the 70th anniversary of the…

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Tory leadership: Boris Johnson leads with 114 votes

Boris Johnson has secured the highest number of votes in the first ballot to select the Conservative party leader and next prime minister. Three contenders - Mark Harper, Andrea Leadsom…

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First vote today to find sucessor to Theresa May

Conservative MPs will begin the process of choosing their new leader and the next prime minister later today when a first round of voting is held in Parliament. Voting will…

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Germany plans rules on product returns for online retailers

The German government is planning to regulate product returns at online retailers. Stephan Haufe, a spokesman for the environment ministry, told a press conference in Berlin that the proposal…

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Conte in favour of Merkel as the next president of the European Commission

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said that German Chancellor Angela Merkel would be a good candidate to be the next president of the European Commission, while adding that he does…

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Amal Clooney addresses British Foreign Office ambassadors on defending journalists

Special Envoy for Media Freedom Amal Clooney this week addressed Foreign Office ambassadors during the FCO’s annual Leadership Week to talk about her work defending journalists across the globe, and…

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Merkel calls for ‘comparable minimum wage’ across EU, appeal for equal working conditions within the EU

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the EU to look into ways to ensure countries have a "comparable" minimum wage. She also added that there should be equal working…

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The US formally submitted an extradition request for Julian Assange

The United States government has formally submitted an extradition request to the UK for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Assange was evicted on April 11 from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London,…

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Microsoft launches programme to help UK women start their own company

Women in the UK will be given help to start and grow companies as part of a new initiative from Microsoft. The technology business has announced it will expand its…

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Swiss nursery schools now rejecting unvaccinated children

A Swiss childcare group has decided to turn down applicants not vaccinated against measles and whooping cough. The “Bubble Bees” organisation, which operates eight nurseries across north-eastern Switzerland has started…

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Macron ready to back Merkel for new European Commission President post

French President Emmanuel Macron told Swiss TV station RTS that he would back German Chancellor Angela Merkel for European Commission president. Politico reports that Macron, when asked about his…

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Strong support among Ryanair’s British pilots to strike

Reuters reports that Ryanair’s British pilots have signalled strong support for industrial action over pay and conditions in an indicative ballot carried out by the BALPA trade union. According to…

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UK warned rainy days ahead, possibility of a month’s rainfall in a single day

Sky News reports that some parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in a single day, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has issued four yellow…

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British Conservative Party electoral process to replace Theresa May starts today

On Monday the process will begin to replace Theresa May as leader of the ruling Conservative Party. Members of Parliament of the British Conservative Party will on Monday see the…

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Belgian tax authorities to give special attention to foreign bank account holders

The Belgian tax authorities have announced plans to pay special attention to the tax returns of residents who have bank accounts abroad. The measure is one of a set…

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Hunt states Merkel willing to consider renegotiating the Brexit divorce deal

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told Sky News that German Chancellor Angela Merkel had indicated the EU would be willing to renegotiate the Brexit divorce deal. Hunt, one of nearly…

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Photo Story: Phil Collins in concert in Berlin

British singer Phil Collins performs on stage during a concert in Berlin, Germany, as part of his 'Not Dead Yet' tour (also known as Not Dead Yet Live! and Still Not Dead Yet…

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Photo story: Trooping the Colour, the annual official Queen’s birthday parade

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C-R) and members of the Royal Family stand on a balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past during the Trooping the Colour Queen's birthday…

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Investigations across Ireland into suspected contamination of horse meat sold for human consumption

Farms and houses across Ireland are being searched as part of an investigation into suspected contamination of horse meat sold for human consumption. Investigators suspect that meat from horses that…

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15% of Dutch children don’t play outside

Research by the Dutch campaign group Jantje Beton showed that in the Netherlands around 15% of children never play outside. In 50% of cases the reason given for children…

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Grim times for children in Germany, more than 100 children were killed in 2018

German Police have issued latest crime statistics which gave a grim picture of the state of child welfare in in the country The statistics showed that more than 100 children…

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Germany passes controversial migration law

Germany on Friday passed a controversial package of bills bringing major changes to the country's asylum and immigration policy. The package included the so-called "Geordnete-Rückkehr-Gesetz" or "Orderly Return Law"…

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Court throws out Brexit lying case against Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has won a challenge against a court summons over claims he misled the public during the Brexit campaign. The allegations were over claims the Conservative MP made during…

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Passengers will soon be able to carry liquids and laptops inside hand luggage in Heathrow

Passengers will be able to carry liquids and laptops through security at Heathrow inside their hand luggage after new security scanners are installed. Other airports including Luton are also trialing the…

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Captain of Budapest fatal ship crash was also involved in Dutch boat crash

The captain of a cruise ship, identifies only as a 64-year-old Ukrainian national named as Yuriy C, who was involved in a fatal crash in Budapest last week was…

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May to officially resign as party leader

British Prime Minister Theresa May will today step down as leader of her Conservative Party, formally triggering the race for a successor. May will formally relinquish her leadership in a…

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Labour party denies Brexit party first seat in UK parliament

The Labour party has denied the Brexit party its first parliamentary seat after an election in Peterborough in eastern England. Lisa Forbes won the election with 10,484 votes, defeating Brexit…

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Most EU governments back another Brexit delay

The Times reported that most European Union governments are ready to back another Brexit delay regardless of who becomes the next British prime minister, citing a senior European source. According…

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Severe storms continue to pummel the Netherlands and Belgium

The Netherlands suffered a second night of severe storms that brought down trees and disrupted traffic as strong winds and heavy rain battered most of the country. The KNMI weather…

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German nurse sentenced to life for murdering 85 patients

Niels Högel, a former nurse, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 85 more people while on duty in German hospitals until 2005. He is Germany's…

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UPDATED: Macron and May say ‘thank you’ to D-Day veterans… “we owe you our freedom”

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron have joined D-Day veterans in northern France for a second day of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the…

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Vatican mourns Dutch teenager’s ‘euthanasia’ death

The Vatican on Wednesday mourned the death of Noa Pothoven, a 17-year-old girl from the Netherlands who reportedly ended her life via legal euthanasia on Sunday - although it was…

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UPDATED: PhotoStory: The D-Day commemorations

Various heads of State attended the D-Day commemorations in Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II joined US President Donald J. Trump and other World leaders from…

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Accident involving a cable car at the Swiss mountain of Titlis

An accident involving a cable car at the Swiss mountain of Titlis left several maintenance workers injured, police confirmed on Wednesday. The workers sustained injuries when one of the cables…

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Crew member injured in explosion on Bond 25 set in Pinewood Studios

A crew member was injured in an explosion at Pinewood Studios in the UK on the set of the new James Bond movie. In the explosion, part of the…

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The Queen to lead commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day

The Queen will lead a host of world leaders to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at a special event on the south coast of England later today. In a…

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Brussels Airport encouraged to reduce night flights

French experts at the French consultancy Envisa recommended that Brussels Zaventem Airport stops or at least reduces night flights and takes more responsibility in noise management. The report also highlights…

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HMS Queen Elizabeth step closer to operations with transatlantic training

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the nation’s future flagship, will deploy in late summer for the eastern seaboard of the US, including a port visit in the Washington area where she will…

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UKIP leader resigns after poor European Parliament elections results

UKIP has announced that leader Gerard Batten has resigned. He is standing down after the party lost all its MEPs in the European Elections at the end of May. Batten…

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Three persons to temporary lead the German SPD

Three Social Democrats (SPD) politicians are set to provisionally lead the party after Andrea Nahles this weekend announced her resignation after poor results in the European Parliament elections. When the…

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Photo Story: British Airways resumes flights to Pakistan

An armed Pakistani security official stands guard as passengers from a British Airways flight arrive at Islamabad Airport in Islamabad, Pakistan, 03 June 2019. British Airways on 03 June, resumed…

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Switzerland and Sweden the top in Europe for skilled foreign workers and students

Switzerland and Sweden are the most attractive locations for highly qualified foreign workers, according to a new study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In a ranking…

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Ireland in top rankings of large families

Ireland is the top country in the European Union for families with three or more children, according to Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency The top three are Belgium, 18% of…

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German government in jeopardy after Social Democrat leader quits

German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to continue with her government after the leader of the center-left Social Democrats, a junior partner in the coalition, resigned following a series of disappointing…

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UPDATED: Trump arrives in the UK

President Donald Trump on Monday arrived in the UK for a state visit that includes the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Before departing, Trump endorsed former Foreign…

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American historian Jared Diamond states Brexit too complicated for referendum

Leading US historian Jared Diamond said Brexit was too complex to be decided by referendum and should have been left in the hands of elected representatives, not voters. The…

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Man knifed to death during Champions League celebrations in Liverpool

A man has died after being stabbed when a fight broke out in the city centre in the early hours of this morning. Merseyside Police confirmed they were called to…

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German SPD leader Nahles resigns after poor results in European elections

Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) chief Andrea Nahles announced she is resigning as well giving up her position as head of its parliamentary group. She said she took…

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UK prepares to host veterans and world leaders for unprecedented D-Day commemorations

The UK is preparing to host unprecedented commemorations in Portsmouth this week to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Over 4000 personnel will be involved in D-Day events in the…

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New Harry Potter eBooks to be released soon

In the coming days author JK Rowling is to release four new Harry Potter eBooks offering fans the chance to "delve deeper into the rich history of magic". Rowling's Pottermore…

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New law protecting tenants comes into force in the UK

Tenants will be protected from unfair letting fees with most seeing tenancy deposits capped at 5 weeks’ rent, putting hard-earned cash back in their pockets, thanks to a new law…

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Hamburg wants to legalise taking food from garbage bins to reduce food waste

The German city of Hamburg wants to legalise taking food from garbage bins in an effort to reduce food waste. Under German law, it is a criminal offence to…

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Trump urges UK to send Farage to negotiate Brexit

After he backed Boris Johnson as the next British prime minister, US President Donald Trump said the UK should send Nigel Farage to Brussels to conduct Brexit talks with…

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UK intercepts 74 persons crossing English Channel

British authorities intercepted eight vessels carrying some 74 migrants, including minors, across the English Channel on Saturday. French authorities reportedly caught two additional boats. Coastguard officials said the boats were…

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Bomb found underneath police officer’s car in Belfast

A bomb was found underneath a police officer's car in Belfast in Northern Ireland. Police said that said the bomb was "clearly intended to kill the police officer", adding…

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Over 750.000 applications for settled status from EU nationals in the UK

The British Government revealed that it has received over 750,000 applications for permanent residence from EU nationals wishing to stay on in the United Kingdom after Brexit. Polish citizens are…

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Amsterdam gives preference to young over profit in housing allocation

Amsterdam council has published new rules for allocating housing in the city. Rules which include a quota for bed and breakfasts and giving priority for social housing to youngsters, nurses…

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