The rapid escalation this year in the numbers of people drowned as they flee in leaky boats across the Mediterranean is a direct consequence of the conflict in Iraq, Syria and north Africa, specifically Libya.
It’s difficult to fully digest the full financial impact of the Greek public’s decision to ignore its two long-standing major political players and opt instead for Alex Tsipras and his radical left wing Syriza party.
Greek far-left party Syriza has formed an anti-austerity coalition government with the right-wing Independent Greeks party after winning the country’s general election on Sunday.
Eurostar has unveiled the first of its new fleet of trains that will reduce journey times for thousands of passengers from London to Paris.
The Swedish electorate have shifted to the left and elected Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven as Prime Minister, but the far right Sweden Democrats party also made significant gains.