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Finally? EU’s Tusk reveals ‘basic foundations’ for Brexit deal are ‘ready’
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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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King Carl of Sweden strips five grandchildren of royal status
The King of Sweden has stripped five of his grandkids of their royal status — meaning they’ll no longer get a cent of the taxpayers’ money.
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Johnson faces new constitutional crisis as Brexit talks grind to a halt
It appears increasingly unlikely PM will hit deadline for deal laid down in Benn act
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UK govt docs reveal BoJo WILL ask EU for Brexit delay – court
PM Boris Johnson will seek a Brexit extension from Brussels if a deal has not been agreed by October 19, contradicting his previous assertion that he would “rather be dead in a ditch” than ask for a delay, a court has heard.
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The truth behind Prince Harry’s rage
The truth behind Prince Harry’s off-script lashing of the press is beginning to emerge, with the real roots of the problem stemming back decades.
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Brexit: New UK plan for Northern Ireland to stay in single market
The government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace the Irish backstop.
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Where are Notre Dame’s promised millions?
Multimillion-dollar donations to rebuild Notre Dame were pledged within hours of April’s devastating fire. Six months on, where’s the money?
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Matteo Salvini: Can Italy's populist leader return to power?
With a couple of shrugs, Matteo Salvini's ministerial career came to a sudden end in late August 2019.
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Jacques Chirac dead at 86
Former French president Jacques Chirac, a bon-vivant who famously opposed the Iraq war in 2003, has died age 86, his family have confirmed.
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Boris Johnson says it is 'absolutely' not true he misled Queen over prorogation
PM plays down Scottish court ruling and significance of Yellowhammer release
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Merkel warns of danger to EU of Singapore-style UK on its border
UK poses threat if it fails to match regulation standards of bloc, says German chancellor
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Brexit: Scottish judges rule Parliament suspension is unlawful
Boris Johnson’s suspension of the UK Parliament is unlawful, Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled.
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Wounded Johnson's Brexit Plan in Tatters as Election Fight Looms
MPs voted 328 to 301 for first step to block no-deal Brexit
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British PM Johnson loses working majority as MP defects to Liberal Democrats
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday lost his working majority in parliament ahead of a showdown with rebel MPs over Brexit that could lead to a snap election within weeks.
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Diana’s final heartbreaking choice
It was a last minute decision, made after midnight in a bid to confuse the paparazzi — but it led Diana to the Parisian tunnel that claimed her life.
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Parliament suspension: Queen approves PM's plan
Parliament will be suspended just days after MPs return to work in September - and only a few weeks before the Brexit deadline.
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