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UK police say couple in Wiltshire contaminated with same substance as Skripals

British authorities are saying that the couple that is currently in critical condition in Salisbury hospital was exposed to the same substance as Sergei Skripal and his daughter in March.

Wiltshire pair 'poisoned by nerve agent'

A man and woman found unconscious in Wiltshire were poisoned by Novichok, the same nerve agent as ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal, police say.

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UK counter-terrorism police looking into 'unknown substance' incident near Salisbury

A British counter-terrorism unit has joined the probe after a man and woman were apparently exposed to an “unknown substance” near Salisbury, according to police.

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The body on the boat: The plight of migrants in the Mediterranean, and the toll on those who try to save them

Megan Williams spent 16 days aboard the Aquarius, where she saw the impact of the migrant crisis up close

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Russian military contracts 1st batch of 5th-gen Su-57 stealth fighters

The Russian military has signed the first contract to receive 12 fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighters. The state-of-the-art jets are to be delivered to the armed forces next year.

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‘A quantum leap in military capability’

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin boasted about his country's prospective nuclear weapons, saying they are years and even decades ahead of foreign designs.

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US President Donald Trump said June 21, 2018 he is considering meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and is sending his national security adviser to Moscow to discuss the idea. Picture: Mikhail KlimentyevSource:AFP

Europe's migration crisis: Could it finish the EU?

Hardened Eurosceptics might love to think the EU's in trouble, but as leaders gather in Brussels for their summer summit on Thursday, dedicated Europhiles are also sounding the alarm.

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AFP / The splits within the EU have been highlighted by Italy's refusal to accept migrants carried by NGO rescue boats in the Mediterranean

Erdogan Wins Turkish Elections But Opposition Has Yet To Concede

The country’s electoral board said Tayyip Erdogan had an absolute majority on Sunday.

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ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS / REUTERS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is seen on the screen as he addresses his supporters in Istanbul, Turkey.

Erdogan claims victory in Turkey polls as counting continues

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election in a televised address before official results were declared by the country’s electoral commission.

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Erdogan claims victory in Turkey polls as counting continues

Macron backs sanctions on EU states that refuse migrants

French President Emmanuel Macron came out Saturday in support of financial sanctions against EU countries which refuse to accept migrants.

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© Ludovic Marin, AFP | France's President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to the Élysée Palace on June 23.

UK government survives crucial Brexit vote in parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government saw off a rebellion by her pro-European MPs on Wednesday after making further concessions over parliament's role in the final Brexit deal.

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© HO / AFP / PRU | A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit shows Britain's prime minister in the House of Commons, on June 20, 2018

Italy's Salvini warns EU to 'defend its border' against migrants

Far-right interior minister says if EU fails to act Italy is ready to ‘renegotiate’ its financial commitments to the bloc

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Italy's Salvini warns EU to 'defend its border' against migrants

EU court confirms Marine Le Pen must repay €300,000 to European Parliament

The EU's second highest court on Tuesday upheld a decision by the European Parliament to recover 300,000 euros ($347,550.00) from far-right politician and former French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen.

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© Bertrand Guay, AFP | French Member of Parliament and president of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Marine Le Pen looks on during a session of questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris on June 5, 2

Meghan’s surprisingly thrifty hat choice

MEGHAN Markle might have the world’s top designers on speed dial, but was happy to settle for a surprisingly cheap hat on the weekend.

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Meghan Markle on the weekend. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography / SplashNews.com

Thomas Markle’s word of warning to Harryomas Markle’s word of warning to Harry

THOMAS Markle has given his first interview since missing the royal wedding, revealing the word of warning he gave Prince Harry.

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Meghan Markle’s father said he was grateful Prince Charles had walked her down the aisle instead. Picture: BBCSource:Supplied

Lawmaker says Russian women shouldn't have sex with foreigners of different races

A Russian lawmaker has spoken out against her countrywomen from having sex with foreigners visiting from around the globe for the World Cup, particularly those of different races.

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amar Pletnyova, a Russian parliamentarian, has warned women from sleeping with foreigners in her country for the World Cup. (TV Rain)

Macedonia and Greece: Deal after 27-year row over a name

Greece has reached a deal on the name of its northern neighbour, which called itself Macedonia at the break-up of the former Yugoslavia.

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GETTY/REUTERS / Protests have been held in both Greece and Macedonia against a compromise on the name of the former Yugoslav republic

Spain’s Rajoy ousted in no-confidence vote, Sanchez takes over as PM

Socialist Pedro Sanchez took over as Spain’s prime minister on Friday, after outgoing leader Mariano Rajoy lost a parliamentary confidence vote triggered by a long-running corruption trial involving members of his centre-right party.