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The article looks at the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, France, reporting on the alleged activities of a group of terrorists led by Belgian man, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, in planning and carrying out the attacks. Topics include previous failed terrorist attacks attempted by the group and Abaaoud's association with the Islamic State militant group in the Middle East.

The article focuses on the political scandal in Austria following the resignation of far-right Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache over a secretly filmed video from 2017. Topics covered include a possible Russian move to undermine liberal democracy and media freedoms in Austria, Russian tactics to expand political divisions in the European Union, and the impact of the scandal on European far-right parties.

The article discusses the terrorist organization the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria's (ISIS's, or ISIL's) change in strategy of focusing terrorist attacks in regions beyond Iraq and Syria. An overview of ISIS's terrorist attacks against the Russian Metrojet airliner over the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, the November 13, 2015 attacks on Paris, France and their suicide bombings in Beirut, Lebanon is provided.

The article discusses German governmental policy concerning asylum and repatriation for migrant job seekers, mostly from the western Balkan nations such as Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia, during the early 21st century Middle Eastern refugee crisis impacting Europe. According to the article, German chancellor Angela Merkel stated that individuals entering Germany solely for economic reasons would not be able to remain in the country.

The article discusses the political conflict between the German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel on immigration policy in Germany, particularly over border control in Bavaria, Germany. An overview of Seehofer's relations with populism and populists throughout Europe is provided.

The article discusses the construction and burning of a pagan temple by artist David Best in Londonderry (Derr), Northern Ireland, highlighting the work's goal of uniting the people of Londonderry amidst a history of Catholic-Protestant conflict in the area. Topics addressed include the community's role in building the temple, initial doubts as to whether the temple would be well-received, and the attendance of Catholics and Protestants at the burning of the temple.

The article discusses the implications of a terrorist attack on the offices of French satirical newspaper "Charlie Hebdo," noting that the attack could lead to increasing anti-Islamic sentiments throughout Europe. Topics addressed include anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim sentiment within far-right conservative political parties in Europe, as well as the National Front nationalist French political party.

The article discusses Scots attitudes towards an upcoming referendum on whether to secede from Great Britain, noting that approximately 50 percent of voters are expected to vote in favor of independence despite economic risks. Topics addressed include Scottish voters' national pride, as well as reactions to many economists' forecasts of negative economic consequences of secession.

The article discusses the potential international impact of Scotland's campaign for independence from Great Britain, noting separatists from around the world who are following Scotland's independence referendum. Topics addressed include separatist movements in the Basque Country, Spain; Kurdistan; and Taiwan, China; as well as a potential domino effect in favor of separatist movements.

The article reports on the rape and the sexual abuse of girls in Great Britain, including in Rotherham, England regard to the treatment of British girls with contempt and the rape of girls by Pakistanis. An overview of girl rape victims, including in regard to their relationship with the police and a child rape victim referred to as Lucy's move to Spain to avoid repeated rape is provided.

The article discusses how the people see their identity in a post-‘Brexit' Europe including changing surnames for marriage, Europe's transformation to postnational place of peace, and an email from a head teacher asking parents to refrain from discussing Brexit.

The article focuses on the gamble British Prime Minister David Cameron outlined in February 2012 regarding the independence referendum of Scotland, which was voted on September 18, 2014.

The article reports on the high voter turnout of the Scottish independence referendum with early results before dawn on September 19, 2014 showing a no vote on the lead.