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Ex EU Commission chief's bank job sparks fury and calls for reform

France is calling for the EU to tighten rules on commissioners taking appointments after leaving office.

USA

Jailed US soldier Manning made failed suicide bid

It’s emerged Chelsea Manning, the US soldier jailed for leaking classified files, tried to kill herself last week.

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EU leaders prepare for UK's exit from the bloc

European Union leaders are preparing for the UK’s exit from the bloc.

Israel

Egypt urges 'two state solution' to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Egypt’s foreign minister has urged Israel to consider a two state solution to the Israeli -Palestinian conflict.

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The Brief from Brussels: MEPs set for border guard vote

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round of top stories on EU affairs.

United Kingdom

Farage quits as UKIP leader, says will stay to monitor Brexit negotiations

UKIP's Nigel Farage has warned against the British government accepting the kind of trade deal that Norway has with the EU.

United Kingdom

Who is in the running to be the next UK prime minister?

Pen portraits of the five candidates hoping to be the country's next leader.

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Turkey defies EU over anti-terrorism laws after Istanbul attack

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU seeks solutions to Brexit vote

In this episode: EU leaders look for an amicable divorce between Britain and Brussels; Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes the case for Scotland staying inside the EU, and the world’s media

Belgium

Nicola Sturgeon gets 'sympathetic' reception in Brussels over Brexit

Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been in Brussels for talks with senior EU officials.

World News

The future of the European Union after Brexit

The day after the UK voted to leave the European Union a journalist asked the President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker if it was the beginning of the end of the…

United Kingdom

Brexit sharpens the focus on the future of Northern Ireland and the border with the Republic of Ireland

Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland is where the Queen made her first official appearance after the result of the referendum.

Europe News

UK PM Cameron bows out at 'final EU summit'

British Prime Minister David Cameron has bowed out of his final Eu summit by urging his successor to forge strong ties with the bloc.

Belgium

''Chères collègues, do not let Scotland down now!"

Scottish MEP Alyn Smith has urged those inside the European Parliament to stand by his country following the dramatic Brexit result.

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: EU rocked by Brexit vote

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round-up of the top stories from across Europe.

United Kingdom

Were Brexit campaigners straight with voters over claims?

From NHS spending to immigration to the economy, voters are left wondering if pre-vote promises will be delivered.

United Kingdom

Massive British referendum petition hijacked

The parliamentary petition which calls for a second referendum on EU membership had been signed online an incredible 3 point seven million times by Monday…

United Kingdom

Russia reacts to the Brexit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected allegations by British Prime Minister David Cameron that Russia would welcome Britain’s vote to leave the European…

USA

Brexit - the view from the US

Joe Biden says the "special relationship" will continue while Donald Trump sees "parallels between the US and UK".

United Kingdom

Brexit fallout as poll exposes deep divisions between old and young

And so the fallout from Britain’s historic decision to leave the EU begins.