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Brexit: May faces Valentine's Day showdown in parliament

The UK prime minister has tabled a motion for Thursday. Six other amendments aiming to force her hand on Brexit have also been brought forward.

13/02/2019

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London court upholds Holocaust denial conviction against singer

Anti-Semitism campaigners say the case has set a precedent for future convictions of Holocaust deniers in the UK.

13/02/2019

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Extension to Brexit withdrawal bill the 'only possibility'- EU sources

EU sources spoke to Euronews on Wednesday about the progress to Brexit this week.

13/02/2019

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Second endangered tiger killed in a week at UK zoos

The UK's Longleat zoo reported the death of one of its Siberian tigers following a fight on Tuesday, marking the second violent tiger death at UK zoos in a week

13/02/2019

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May-Corbyn lay differences aside to pay shared tribute to Gordon Banks

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn laid their political rivalry to one side on Wednesday to pay a tribute to footballer Gordon Banks.

13/02/2019

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Watch: Theresa May faces PMQs grilling over Brexit

"We triggered article 50 and that's what we are striving to do," said the British prime minister.

13/02/2019

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Brexit road trip day 3: Central Scotland and the Highlands

As Brexit deadline day is approaching, NBC's Alexander Smith is on a road trip across the UK to find how British people are viewing their future prospects.

13/02/2019

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'Long delay' to Brexit expected if MPs don't accept deal: negotiator

The UK's Brexit negotiator Olly Robbins was overheard in a Brussels bar, reportedly saying British MPs may be given a the choice of backing May's Brexit deal, or seeing a 'long extension' to Article 50.

13/02/2019

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Movie stars and British royalty mix at BAFTAs

Real royalty met acting royalty at the BAFTAs on Sunday night, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge congratulated the winners after the ceremony.

12/02/2019

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Theresa May tells MPs to 'hold our nerve' over Brexit deal

Tuesday is the deadline for Theresa May to update lawmakers on the changes, if any, to her proposed Brexit deal.

12/02/2019

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England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies aged 81

"We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him," his family said in a statement announcing his death.

12/02/2019

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Brexit road trip day 2: Blaenau Gwent and Boston

NBC's Alexander Smith continues his trip across the UK to towns in Wales and England to gauge opinion on the nation's most talked about issue — Brexit.

12/02/2019

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Uk economy slows down as Brexit gets nearer

Britain's 2018 growth was the weakest in six years.

11/02/2019

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Brexit: May responds to Labour, parliament debate and job losses

In today's Brexit Brief, British Prime Minister Theresa May responds to the Labour party, MPs gear up for a Brexit debate on Thursday and Germany experiences job losses.

11/02/2019

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What does Theresa May's letter to Jeremy Corbyn mean?

British Prime Minister Theresa May sent a three-page letter to opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn on Sunday night calling for further negotiations on her Brexit deal. But what does it mean? Euronews has the answers.

11/02/2019

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Brexit road trip day 1: Lambeth and Cardiff

NBC's Alexander Smith heads to Lambeth and Cardiff for day one of a Brexit roadtrip, as he talks to the British people to see if they're as divided as their politicians.

11/02/2019

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Netflix film Roma scoops top prize at BAFTA awards

The black-and-white movie about a domestic worker in 1970s Mexico won Best Film as well as Best Director for Alfonso Cuaron.

11/02/2019

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London to test GPS tagging on offenders of knife-related crime

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the new initiative to tackle violent crime across the UK capital, which will come into effect next week

11/02/2019

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Football stars donate thousands to search fund for missing Sala pilot

Football players donate thousands to missing Sala pilot search fund

10/02/2019

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UK's Prince Philip 'voluntarily surrenders' driving licence

“After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence," Buckingham Palace announced.

09/02/2019

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Pilot explains why aborted landings are common during windy conditions

Do not panic! Pilot explains why aborted landings or go-arounds are common during windy conditions and are considered a "safe" procedure.

08/02/2019

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I will stand for new Brexit party if EU departure delayed, says Farage

"The party was founded with my full support and with the intention of fighting the European elections on May 23 if Brexit has not been delivered by then," said Nigel Farage.

08/02/2019

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'I love you, Tito': Emiliano Sala's sister leads tributes to striker

"Your soul in my soul will shine forever, illuminating the time of my existence," Emiliano's sister, Romina, wrote in a post on Instagram.

08/02/2019

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'Beer before wine' won't lessen your hangover, study finds

"Grape before grain" holds no truth whatsoever, scientists in the UK and Germany have found.

08/02/2019

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British Council apologises to George Orwell over 1946 rejection letter

The apology comes more than 70 years after the letter was rejected.

08/02/2019

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Europe's Mars rover named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin

"This name reminds us that it is in the human genes to explore," the European Space Agency said.

08/02/2019