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French police downplay terrorism fears after stabbing leaves 1 dead
Eyewitnesses had initially reported a man wearing a mock explosive vest went on the rampage at a shopping centre in a Paris suburb.
Johnson ‘not resigning’ even if govt rejects the Queen’s Speech
The text - written by the government and read to parliament by the Queen - outlined 26 pieces of legislation ministers are hoping to push through in the months ahead.
Thousands of jobs saved by the buyout of UK's Thomas Cook stores
The travel agent went bust in September, but now a rival has bought out the high street stores and protected many of the jobs.
Over 270 people arrested during climate change protests in London
Although London saw the biggest demonstrations, there were also protests in Berlin, Amsterdam and Sydney on Monday.
Rich Hong Kong citizens rush for ‘golden visas’ in Europe
Golden visa schemes are particularly attractive in Europe because of the freedom of movement principle allowing citizens to travel to the other countries in the bloc without a visa.
EU leaders consider Johnson’s proposals to end Brexit impasse
The UK prime minister told them ‘it's a take it or leave it’ deal they faced and said if the EU was flexible, as the UK had been, a deal could be reached.
Brexit: Irish politicians reject UK govt’s proposed border plans
The problem of how to create a workable solution to allow trade and movement of people between Northern Ireland and Ireland remained at the heart of the Brexit impasse.
Brexit countdown overshadows UK parties’ annual conferences
As a result, eye-catching initiatives meant to show a bold, brave future for the UK were being side-lined by the countdown to Brexit.
World biggest economies club together to tackle Amazon fires
The United Kingdom has already pledged R180 million to provide technical and financial help to Brazil.
Boris Johnson mum on alleged domestic dispute with girlfriend
Police were called to the apartment he shares with his girlfriend by a neighbour who heard shouting and smashing of crockery.
Number of candidates for Britain’s top job nears two
As one more candidate drops out on Wednesday and another on Thursday, Members of Parliament who supported their bids must decide who to switch their allegiance to.
London mayor Khan labels Trump ‘poster boy for racists’
The response from the UK politician came after Donald Trump hit out at him over London's knife crime, labelling Sadiq Khan a ‘disaster’.
British govt rubber-stamps US extradition request for Julian Assange
The 47-year-old was due to appear in a London court later Friday via video link, as he sought to avoid being forcibly taken to the US.
Terrorists linked to Hezbollah stockpiling weapons near London - reports
It’s claimed intelligence officers uncovered three tonnes of bomb making chemicals to the north of the capital.
World leaders commemorate D-Day landings
Hundreds of veterans, most well into their nineties, were also in Normandy to mark the anniversary of the largest combined land, air and naval operation in history.
Will Theresa May resign after suffering 3rd Brexit deal defeat?
Sources close to British Prime Minister Theresa May say the latest defeat of her Brexit agreement, the third so far, have severely reduced her options.
Number of measles cases in Europe trippled in 2018
Although vaccination rates are improving the highly contagious virus is spreading in many countries.
Diplomatic relations between France, Italy sink to lowest levels in decades
France has recalled its ambassador to Italy in fury over the Italian government's support for a protest movement in France which could topple the leadership.
