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Prince Andrew ‘prepares to testify’ over friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Prince Andrew is reportedly preparing to testify under oath, after he stepped down from royal duties and relinquished his $473,000 income.

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Prince Andrew stepping back from royal duties

The Duke of York says he is stepping back from royal duties because the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has become a "major disruption" to the Royal Family.

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Sweden drops Assange rape charges

Sweden has announced that it has abandoned legal action against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over rape allegations.

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UK set for 12 December general election after MPs' vote

The UK is set to go to the polls on 12 December after MPs backed Boris Johnson's call for an election following months of Brexit deadlock.

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MPs debate bill paving way for 12 December election

MPs are debating Boris Johnson's call for a general election on 12 December after Labour threw its weight behind a pre-Christmas poll.

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Boris Johnson agrees to EU extension of Brexit deadline until January 31

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson accepted a delay to Britain's departure from the European Union to January 31 after the bloc agreed earlier on Monday to grant the extension, while also urging the EU to accept no more delays.

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Speaker Denies Johnson New Vote on Divorce Deal: Brexit Update

The U.K. government confirmed it will introduce its Withdrawal Agreement Bill, the crucial piece of law that will incorporate Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal into British statute, on Monday.

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Brexit: Johnson 'has the numbers' in Commons to pass deal, says Raab

The government says it will push ahead with efforts to pass its Brexit deal, despite a major setback to its plans.

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Johnson asked EU leaders for a Brexit delay. He also told them not to grant it.

Tusk said he had received the correspondence and would consult with other EU leaders on next steps.

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Brexit: Johnson 'very confident' MPs will back deal

Boris Johnson says he is "very confident" MPs will back the Brexit deal he has struck with the EU - despite the DUP's opposition to it.

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Brexit: EU and UK reach deal but DUP refuses support

Boris Johnson and EU leaders have hailed the deal they have struck to take the UK out of the bloc on 31 October in an "orderly" fashion.

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Finally? EU’s Tusk reveals ‘basic foundations’ for Brexit deal are ‘ready’

President of the European Council Donald Tusk has reportedly claimed that a Brexit agreement between the bloc and the UK could be signed off tomorrow in what could be a momentous event in the intractable two-and-a-half year saga.

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Queen breaks her own key tradition

Queen Elizabeth has appeared in full regalia in the UK parliament for a speech, but was missing one key item for just the second time in history.

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Words that sparked Brexit hope

A Brexit breakthrough could be imminent following talks between Boris Johnson and Ireland’s PM, with both leaders saying they’re now optimistic.

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Brexit: Deal essentially impossible, No 10 source says after PM-Merkel call

A No 10 source has said a Brexit deal is "essentially impossible" after a call between the PM and Angela Merkel.

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EU's Tusk tells Johnson to stop playing 'stupid blame game' on Brexit

The European Union accused Britain of playing a “stupid blame game” over Brexit on Tuesday after a Downing Street source said a deal was essentially impossible because German Chancellor Angela Merkel had made unacceptable demands.

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