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Jeremy Corbyn under fire after exit poll indicates devastating election defeat
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British Election Exit Poll Predicts Win For Conservative Party
The next government will decide how the country handles Brexit.
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Brexit: What happens now?
Polls have closed in the UK's general election. What could the result mean for Brexit?
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Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party set to win UK election with a clear majority, exit poll shows
The result of the election will have a decisive effect on the direction that Brexit takes, three-and-a-half years since the U.K.’s referendum on EU membership.
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Boris Johnson on course for huge win in UK election, exit poll suggests
The Conservatives are set to win an overall majority of 86 in the general election, according to an exit poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky News.
General election: Voters go to the polls for the third time in under five years
The UK's next prime minister will be decided as millions go to the polls, which open at 7am and close at 10pm.
It's the UK's Most Important Election in a Generation. Here's What You Need to Know.
Brexit, the National Health Service, and climate change are all on the ballot on Thursday.
Macron pension reform: France paralysed by biggest strike in years
France's largest nationwide strike in years has severely disrupted schools and transport.
Berlin murder: Germany expels two Russian diplomats
Months after a man was shot dead in a Berlin park, Germany is throwing out two Russian diplomats because it suspects the murder was ordered by Russia or Russia's Chechen republic.
London terrorist’s chilling backstory
Usman Khan, the 28-year-old terrorist who killed two people at London Bridge, forged dark connections and disturbing plots dating back to his teen years.
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.
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.
Sweden drops Assange rape charges
Sweden has announced that it has abandoned legal action against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over rape allegations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
