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Ireland

Leo Varadkar warns Northern Ireland of Brexit consequences

The Irish prime minister visiting Belfast said 'every single aspect of life' in the North could be affected.

USA

Trump slams Russia probe as investigator 'calls grand jury'

Reports say Robert Mueller has convened a grand jury which has begun issuing subpoenas, stepping up the inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the US election.

USA

UK 'cyber-hero' Marcus Hutchins charged in US hacking case

The 23-year-old who was credited with stopping the global WannaCry attack this year was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with involvement with Kronos malware.

Poland

Donald Tusk questioned in Polish inquiry into Smolensk plane crash

The European Council president was Poland's prime minister at the time of the 2010 disaster that killed 96 people including President Kaczynski.

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Iran

Iran minister says US sanctions 'violate' nuclear deal

The deputy foreign minister's comments came the day after President Trump signed into law new measures against Iran, Russia and North Korea.

Venezuela

Maduro slams Venezuela vote fraud claims

The president attacks US 'gringos' and UK-based electoral firm over its claims that turnout was inflated in the consituent assembly vote.

France

Paris set for 2024 Olympics as Los Angeles opts for 2028

The US city's formal bid for the 2028 Summer Games paves the way for the French capital to stage the event four years earlier.

Venezuela

Venezuela vote turnout 41.5% - electoral commission

Officials say over eight million people voted in Sunday's controversial election boycotted by the opposition and marred by violence.

United Kingdom

What Brexit may look like after 2019: UK finance minister's view

The United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (finance minister) has said that in the immediate aftermath of the country’s departure from the European Union, “many things will look similar” in the

USA

US House of Representatives approves Mexico border wall funds

The US House of Representatives voted through $1.6bn for President Trump's border wall with Mexico as part of wider defence spending plans.

Israel

Palestinians celebrate as barriers removed from Jerusalem holy site

Despite the scenes of joy there is uncertainty over the overall Palestinian stance on Israeli security measures.

United Kingdom

Confusion on UK Brexit migration policy after minister’s comments

Immigration minister Brandon Lewis appears to contradict cabinet colleagues by saying free movement will end when the UK leaves the EU in 2019.

France

Thousands evacuated as new wildfires hit south of France

Residents and campers were forced to sleep on beaches near St Tropez seeking refuge from another fire whipped up by strong winds.

Israel

Palestinian leaders reject new Israeli measures at Jerusalem holy site

Thousands of Palestinians prayed outside the site on Tuesday in protest at Israel's modified security measures.

United Kingdom

What does the EU want from Brexit?

While the UK wrangles over the shape of its post-Brexit future, the EU has been developing its own stance to protect its interests in the talks now underway.

Ukraine

Anger in Kyiv as Ukraine rebels proclaim 'Little Russia'

The leader of a pro-Russian separatist group says he wants to carve a new state from rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine.

United Kingdom

'Time to get down to work': EU and UK resume Brexit talks

The EU's Michel Barnier and the UK's David Davis say it's time to make progress as talks resume in Brussels on Britain's exit from the union.

World News

Roger Federer wins Wimbledon men's final for the eighth time 6:3, 6:1, 6:4.

The 35-year-old Swiss beat Marin Cilic in three straight sets to set a new record for the number of Wimbledon Men's Singles titles.

World News

Dozens held in Spain in horsemeat scam probe - Europol

The EU's police agency says an investigation with Spanish police uncovered a Europe-wide scam trading horsemeat unfit for human consumption.

France

Trump joins Macron as Bastille Day guest of honour

The US and French presidents watched the traditional military parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris.

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