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Moscow accuses Washington of detaining Russian citizen

The accusation comes days after Moscow arrested the former US Marine Paul Whelan on suspicion of spying.

USA

Donald Trump threatens to declare 'national emergency' over wall

Trump told a reporter he could declare a national emergency build a wall between Mexico and the US without Congress' approval.

World News

Three dead, four injured in California bowling alley shooting: Police

Torrance Police said three people have been killed and four are injured after a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley.

Japan

Tuna sells for record €2.7 million in Japan's New Year fish market

The 278-kg bluefin tuna was sold to the owner of a Japanese sushi restaurant, but experts say demand for the fish has made it an endangered species.

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World News

Aquarius migrant ship 'forced' to end rescue operations

The Doctors Without Borders and SOS Méditerranée ship has said it has terminated its search and rescue operations due to pressure from European countries.

Italy

Vehicle tax drives budget fallout among Italy's ruling populists

The ruling Five Star Movement and its coalition partner, the League party, look to have had a falling out over the budget.

France

France to step up security for next 'gilets jaunes' protest

France will deploy extra security personnel on Saturday for the latest round of protests from the 'gilets jaunes' movement. France's Prime Minister also suggested new measures for citizens on the lowest salaries.

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.

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.

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