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Assange sues Ecuador government for ‘violating his fundamental rights'

The move comes as Assange is still being sheltered at the country’s UK embassy.

19/10/2018

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Watch: Brexit jargon busting — key phrases explained

Brexit jargon busting — key phrases explained

19/10/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: The secret of dandelion flight revealed

Scientists at Edinburgh University have discovered a ring-shaped air bubble forms as air moves through the bristles of dandelions, allowing the seeds to slowly descend to the ground.

18/10/2018

United Kingdom

Could a longer Brexit transition help UK and EU kiss and make up?

The UK and the EU have floated the idea of extending a post-Brexit transition period beyond 2020 to help break the deadlock over the Irish border.

18/10/2018

Europe News

No-deal Brexit could lead to 'fake prosecco' on UK supermarket shelves

Current EU legislation dictates that the origins of products claiming to possess specific qualities, like prosecco and mozzarella, must be marked on the packet but a no-deal could change this

18/10/2018

United Kingdom

UK may consider a longer Brexit transition period

The UK Prime Minister has hinted at a longer Brexit transition period, while EU leaders have said there are no plans for a November summit to finalise the divorce bill.

17/10/2018

World

Raw Politics: Brexit food for thought

British ministers met on Monday for a 'pizza summit' to discuss British Prime Minister Therea May's Brexit plans ahead of a key EU summit.

17/10/2018

United Kingdom

NATO exercise: 50,000 personnel take part in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018

Thousands of British forces have crossed the Oresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden. They're en-route to Norway to take part in the NATO exercise Trident Juncture 2018

17/10/2018

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‘There is no God and no afterlife’ Hawking concludes in final book

God doesn’t exist, aliens do exist, and time travel could be possible, Stephen Hawking says in a book he wrote before his death.

16/10/2018

Economy

No-deal Brexit more and more likely

Both sides stick to their positions on Irish border issue

16/10/2018

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brits want to leave Europe's party because the fun's over and we're all tired | View

Brexit threatens what's left of Europe's washed-up and worn-out project - that's why it's ridiculed by the EU, writes former UK Labour Councillor Sam Stopp.

16/10/2018

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Watch: May v Corbyn on the state of Brexit Negotiations

Days after insiders claimed a Brexit deal was close, UK PM Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were once again locked in a tense debate about Brexit in the Commons.

15/10/2018

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British PhD student arrested in UAE on spying charges

British PhD student, Matthew Hedges, has been arrested in UAE on spying charges. He was arrested five months ago.

15/10/2018

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Watch: Competitors have smashing time at World Conker Championships

Competitors braved blustery weather to battle it out on Sunday at the annual World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire, England.

15/10/2018

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Watch: Theresa May makes statement on Brexit in UK Parliament

May's statement leads opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn to make 'Groundhog Day' comparison

15/10/2018

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LIVE | UK Prime Minister Theresa May addresses the House of Commons

LIVE | UK Prime Minister Theresa May is addressing the UK Parliament in London.

15/10/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Endangered silvery gibbon born at UK zoo

Conservationists estimate that there are fewer than 2,500 adult silvery gibbons in the wild.

15/10/2018

World

'Checkmate' for Theresa May as Brexit talks fail again

The British prime minister is hemmed in on all sides as the ongoing deadlock over the Irish border threatens to derail Brexit talks.

15/10/2018

United Kingdom

Britain’s royal newly-weds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting a baby

15/10/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit talks on pause as Barnier confirms deal not yet reached

The Eu ambassadors talks have been postponed until Wednesday, as the EU's chief negotiator says no deal has been reached yet.

14/10/2018

United Kingdom

Salisbury church concert strikes wrong note

A classical music concert featuring the work of famous Russian composers wouldn’t normally cause controversy ..... except when it’s in the English city of Salisbury and is titled 'From Russia With Love’

14/10/2018

United Kingdom

Eurostar services could stop in 'no-deal' Brexit scenario

A UK government paper warns a 'no-deal' Brexit could stop train services to Europe.

12/10/2018

Cinema

Females star at London Film Festival

The London film festival centre stages female film directors and strong female roles

12/10/2018

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Malaria-carrying mosquitoes could be killed off by gene editing

A laboratory at Imperial College London has wiped out a population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes using gene editing. The lab spread a genetic modification that blocks female reproduction through a caged population

12/10/2018

United Kingdom

Meet the Wind-sors: Breezy weather bombards guests at royal wedding

Princess Eugenie’s royal nupitals with her partner of eight years, Jack Brooksbank, unlikely attracted as many spectators and TV viewers as another royal wedding this year, but it was still a spectacle.

12/10/2018

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In pictures: Princess Eugenie weds in royal fanfare

Catch the best shots of the royal wedding in Windsor

12/10/2018