International News

1. Austria chancellor calls for snap election after corruption scandal

   Sebastian Kurz calls for an early election after his deputy resigns over a corruption scandal.

2. Eurovision 2019: Netherlands wins song contest

   Duncan Laurence wins the contest with his song Arcade, but the UK's Michael Rice comes bottom.

3. UK Labour MP denies claims he was 'Czech spy'

   The Labour MP rejects the Cold War claims and says he did not have access to such sensitive material.

4. Colonia Dignidad: Germany to compensate Chile commune victims

   Victims of an abusive sect founded by a former Nazi soldier in southern Chile will be compensated.

5. Gun-loving Swiss asked to toughen laws or risk EU tension

   Switzerland is full of gun clubs, but now the EU is urging tougher controls.

6. Germany labels Israel boycott movement BDS anti-Semitic

   MPs in German parliament say the BDS movement uses methods reminiscent to those used by the Nazis.

7. Poland plans to double jail terms for paedophiles

   Convicted paedophiles could now face 30 years in prison amid outrage over sex abuse by priests.

8. European elections 2019: Political climate may boost Greens

   The environment is a hot topic in Europe now - so can Green parties turn that into more votes?

9. European elections 2019: Why adults are giving kids their vote

   Climate-conscious adults are allowing children to cast their ballots at the 2019 European election.