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Pascale Davies

United Kingdom

Brexit debate halfway over: What happened on day three?

Hammond defends deal, McDonnell slams it. Watch the action at the House of Commons on Thursday.

World News

French government to drop fuel tax rise that sparked protests

The fuel tax hike which has sparked violent protests in France have been dropped from next years budget.

Russia

Putin threatens arms race if US exits nuclear treaty

Russia warns of a retaliation if the US exits a cold-war era missile treaty.

Italy

Scores arrested in massive EU crackdown on organised crime network

Members of the 'Ndranghatea Italian mafia group have been arrested in a massive swoop.

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United Kingdom

Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage quits Eurosceptic UKIP party

After 25 years in the right-wing Eurosceptic party, Nigel Farage has quit Ukip.

United Kingdom

Theresa May suffers multiple Brexit defeats in parliament debate

The full legal advice the government received over Brexit must now be published,

Spain

More jailed Catalan leaders join hunger strike

Two more separatist Catalan leaders have joined the hunger strike in Spain.

India

India: woman set on fire after 'police fail to respond to attack compl

A woman in India was set on fire by the same men who tried to molest her just days earlier, authorities say.

Mexico

Mexico's new president puts predecessor's luxury plane up for sale

Journalists had a rare view inside the presidential plane, which boasted a massive bed and what appeared to be a marble bathroom.

United Kingdom

Petition calling for a final say on Brexit handed to UK parliament

The campaign group People's Vote says the petition was signed by more than one million people.

United Kingdom

Brexit legal advice row adds pressure to Theresa May's exit plan

One cabinet minister could face suspension over accusations of witholding legal advice from parliament.

Poland

World leaders scramble to rescue Paris climate deal at COP24

The most important talks on climate change since the 2015 Paris agreement started in Poland on Sunday.

Spain

Spain's far-right to enter local government for first time in decades

Spain's far-right party is seen winning 8-10 seats in the Andalusia election, according to an early opinion poll.

France

French PM to meet party leaders and 'Yellow Vests' after Paris unrest

More than 400 people were arrested on Saturday after protests turned violent in Paris.

Spain

Catalan separatist leaders go on hunger strike

Jailed leaders Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Turull played a part in Catalonia's failed bid for independence last year, and have gone on hunger strike to 'raise awareness' of unfair treatment by Spain ahead of the trial.

France

Paris turns into battle ground in "Yellow Vest" protest

Hundreds arrested in Paris as “yellow vest” protesters clash with police.

France

Is the Trump-Macron 'bromance' over?

US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Tuesday and mocked France pver the world wars, as well as bringing up the possibility of a wine trade war. Is the honeymoon period over for the two leaders`?

Europe News

UK and EU hammer out draft Brexit deal in test for Theresa May

Downing Street has confirmed a draft Brexit withdrawal deal text has been agreed but the UK Prime Minister will have to present it to her ministers on Wednesday.

USA

CNN files lawsuit against Trump administration

The news station has said it is suing Donald Trump and top Trump aides, alleging they have violated CNN correspondent Jim Acosta's First Amendment rights of freedom of press and Fifth Amendment rights to due process

Bulgaria

Bulgaria latest EU nation to snub UN migration pact

Bulgaria has become the latest EU nation to snub a UN migration pact that will be debated in December.

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