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Speculation over Brexit deal based on major shift by UK government

There's speculation that the European Union and the UK government may be close to securing a deal over Brexit. Marathon talks went on into the early hours of Wednesday morning. The discussions have centered on the issue of the Irish border and customs.

Denmark

Denmark to conduct checks at border with Sweden

The move is in response to crimes committed over the summer including an explosion at the Tax Agency in Copenhagen and a double murder in Herlev, which police blame on criminals who had travelled into the country from Sweden.

World

Apprehension on Irish border over potential return to violence

Concerns are mounting on the island of Ireland that if a No-Deal Brexit happens, dissident Irish republicans may return to terrorism if customs check points are reintroduced.

United Kingdom

What is the Irish backstop and why does Boris Johnson want it ditched?

The new prime minister says the disputed border guarantee which is a key part of the withdrawal deal threatens the UK's independence and self-respect.

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USA

'No shower, no shower!': Migrants shout at U.S. border camp

The vice president saw detainees packed into their holding areas surrounded by chain-link fence.

The Cube

Trump's US Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns | #TheCube

#TheCube | US President Donald Trump has been faced with yet another resignation of a top official in the White House - Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security.

World

Road Trip Europe Day 14: 'This really is the last straw'

As our road trip team enters France, they meet with customs officers who are showing the French government how a no-deal Brexit could affect European borders.

United Kingdom

34 migrants intercepted in English Channel by UK Border Force

Thirty-four migrants were intercepted in the English Channel by the UK Border Force and brought into the Port of Dover early Monday morning.

Ireland

Irish border: Can technology remove the need for a backstop?

We've taken a look at the Sweden-Norway border to see if technology can help solve the Brexit deadlock.

United Kingdom

Brexit: what ‘alternative arrangements’ are there to the Irish backstop?

UK MPs have voted to seek a new Brexit deal including ‘alternative arrangements’ to replace the controversial Irish backstop. What could they be?

World

Belfast mayor expresses concerns about the future of Ireland

The Lord Mayor of Belfast said she understood growing worry regarding the future of Ireland in the case of a no deal Brexit.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's wall follows in the footsteps of past authoritarian leaders

From China to Germany, walls have been used for centuries to spread fear, closed-mindedness and isolationism.

Spain

Migrants in mattresses in bid to cross Spanish border | #TheCube

The migrants were found by the Spanish Civil Guard and were later transferred to a temporary centre for immigrants in Melilla to await their fate.

United Kingdom

Why is the Irish border issue so complex? | Euronews answers

As we are nearing the 20-year anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland is at its most consequential moment since the ending of the three decades of violence.

United Kingdom

Why is there no Northern Irish government in place? | Euronews answers

Euronews answers why at the most pivotal moment for Northern Ireland since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, they have no government in place.

Brazil

Brazil: Army patrols at Venezuelan border

Around 700 to 800 people arrive in the country each day as Brazil considers placing a daily cap on the number entering. It's after millions of Venezuelans have already fled their country and local authorities are completely overwhelmed

Morocco

Did Morocco let more migrants make dangerous Spain crossing?

Morocco may have relaxed migration controls into Europe as leverage in key negotiations with Brussels, it’s been claimed.

World News

Syria rebels to hand over heavy weapons in return for safe passage out

Syrian government forces retake strategic border crossing as opposition surrender southwestern Daraa province

Austria

Germany and Austria will talk to Italy about migrant issue

Germany's Interior Minister and Austria's Chancellor want to shut the migration route across the Mediterranean from Africa into Europe. At a joint press conference in Vienna, Austria's Chancellor says this will be in the best interest for Germany and Italy

Germany

New Border Police at Bavarian and Austrian border

The new border police will work with the federal police to secure the boundary. With state-of-the-art equipment, they'll be able to compare data of asylum seekers which should prevent people applying for asylum in several different EU countries.