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Coronavirus: Northern Italy to quarantine 16 million people
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Coronavirus: Italy reports biggest daily jump in death toll
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Italy has risen to 197 after the largest daily increase in fatalities there since the outbreak began.
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Brexit: Preparations cost government more than £4bn says watchdog
Government departments spent more than £4bn on preparations for leaving the EU, says the public spending watchdog.
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Russia hasn't had any new coronavirus cases. Why is that?
While Russia touts its controversial fight against the coronavirus, others cast doubt
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Europe scambles to contain virus outbreak
Mass gatherings have been banned in Switzerland and tourists are cancelling their Roman holidays as the deadly coronavirus spreads across Europe.
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Putin confirms internet conspiracy theory
It’s been the subject of much internet debate – does the Russian leader use a body double? Now he has finally
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Lawyers for US government deliver opening arguments as extradition case begins
Lawyers for US government deliver opening arguments as extradition case begins
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Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says
Low-skilled workers would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans unveiled by the government.
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Queen’s nephew Earl of Snowdon announces divorce
Less than a week after the Queen’s grandson’s split announcement, another member of the royal family is also getting divorced.
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Brexit: France warns UK of bitter trade negotiations
France has warned Britain to expect a bruising battle with the EU in post-Brexit trade negotiations.
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UK finance minister Sajid Javid resigns amid UK government reshuffle
Sajid Javid resigned his post as UK finance minister amidst the first government reshuffle since the United Kingdom left the European Union.
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Google and EU battle in court over €2.4 billion anti-trust fine
Google and the EU battled in court Wednesday as the search engine giant tried to persuade judges that it was unfairly accused of ill-treating rivals of its Shopping service.
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Merkel's would-be successor Kramp-Karrenbauer won’t run for chancellor, steps down as CDU head amid ruling coalition mayhem
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Germany's Defense Minister and Angela Merkel's protégé, is resigning as leader of the Chancellor's CDU party and will not seek to compete for the country's top job in the next election.
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Queen Elizabeth Requests Meghan Markle, Prince Harry & Baby Archie's Return to U.K. for Royal Event
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be returning to the U.K. next month for their last round of official royal engagements.
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Macron warns that European nations ‘cannot remain spectators’ in the face of a potential nuclear arms race
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned of a looming arms race and called for new controls to limit the proliferation of conventional and nuclear weapons.
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Russia extends detention of Paul Whelan, American facing trumped-up espionage charges
Whelan has been imprisoned for over 13 months on trumped-up charges.
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Brexit: We won't take your rules, PM to tell Brussels
Boris Johnson is to say he won't accept alignment with EU rules when Britain negotiates a trade deal with Brussels.
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Goodbye Britain, Welcome to a New World of Brexit Pain
Boris Johnson will have to craft a new set of political and economic priorities for the U.K.’s independent role—and Europe comes first.
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Brexit: Macron 'deeply sad' as UK leaves the European Union
European leaders have expressed sadness at the UK leaving the EU, with France's Emmanuel Macron emphasising Britain's "unrivalled ties" with the French.
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Brexit celebrations show ugly side
Brexit supporters have been pictured stamping an EU flag into the mud and burning one outside Boris Johnson's home, as the harsh reality of Brexit sinks in.
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