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Brexit: Johnson 'criticised' May's plan for deal with EU
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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.
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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
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.
‘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.
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.
Erdogan Wins Turkish Elections But Opposition Has Yet To Concede
The country’s electoral board said Tayyip Erdogan had an absolute majority on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moscow's gold: How ‘dirty’ Russian money is fuelling Vladimir Putin’s empire
VLADIMIR Putin is being hated on by the whole world. But there is a terrifying reason he doesn’t care and has the upper hand.
