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Google and EU battle in court over €2.4 billion anti-trust fine
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brexit will come 3½ years after Britons voted to leave in 2016
Brexit will come 3½ years after Britons voted to leave in 2016
Queen ‘considered stripping’ Duke, Duchess
Prince Harry has stepped out for what could be his final royal outing as reports emerge that the Queen considered demoting the couple to Earl and Countess.
‘Total disaster’: World reacts to royal split
As the details of Prince Harry and Meghan’s exit from the royal family went public, the world reacted — with some happier about it than others.
Harry and Meghan drop royal duties and HRH titles
Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal family rift sparks national debate about racism in modern-day Britain
Meghan and Harry’s split from the royals has triggered an ugly debate, with some claiming it started in the “bitter shadow” of the wedding.
Meghan spotted in Canada amid royal crisis
As Prince Harry deals with the fallout of the Sussexes’ bombshell, his wife has been seen in Canada where she’s been laying low with Archie.
Queen agrees 'transition' to new role for Harry and Meghan
The Queen has agreed a "period of transition" in which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend time in Canada and the UK.
Royal Family meets for crisis talks at Sandringham
Princes William and Harry slam 'inflammatory language' in media reports amid Royal Family rift
Prince Philip said ‘What the hell are they playing at?’ after Harry and Meghan quit the Royal Family
A furious Prince Philip has blasted Harry and Meghan for their decision to step down as senior royals, accusing them of lacking respect for the Queen.
Queen Elizabeth calls family meeting for Monday to discuss 'next steps' for Harry and Meghan
Buckingham Palace says 'range of possibilities' on the table after couple decides to 'step back'
UK's House of Commons gives final approval for Brexit deal
Britain’s parliament gave final approval to Brexit on Thursday, paving the way for the country's departure from the European Union on January 31, and ending years of arguments that toppled two governments and divided a nation.
