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Watch again: Merkel pledges 'major efforts' to avoid hard Brexit

As Britain continues to struggle to reach agreement on Brexit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Ireland to hear the fears of people north and south of the border with Northern Ireland.

Europe Decoded

Are Irish citizens in Northern Ireland really being reclassified as British? | #TheCube

‘#WeAreIrishToo’ - Are Irish citizens in Northern Ireland really being reclassified as British after Brexit? Alex and our team in the Cube have the story.

France

The EU cannot be held 'hostage' to Brexit crisis, says Macron

The French president said the EU will not be hostage to a "political crisis" in the UK during talks with Ireland's prime minister.

USA

Chicago river turns green for St Patrick's Day

Chicago river turns green for St Patrick's Day

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United Kingdom

UK police investigating claim that parcel bombs sent by the 'IRA'

Police in London and Scotland are investigating a claim that the 'IRA' were responsible for a recent series of parcel bombs sent to London transport hubs and Glasgow University.

United Kingdom

EU leaders 'hopeful' that UK MPs will vote to ratify Brexit deal

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has a "difficult job" to gather enough votes to push her Brexit deal over the line in parliament next week, Ireland's deputy prime minister, Simon Coveney, told Euronews

United Kingdom

Brexit: Theresa May in last-ditch warning to EU over backstop

The UK prime minister is urging Brussels to make concessions. The EU says the UK must present new ideas. Both sides are deadlocked at a critical stage.

Ireland

Talk of a hard border in Ireland raises fears of a return to troubles

As you stand on the border with Northern Ireland, there are very few indications on bridges or roads which also means there are no checks. But all of that could be about to change over the next few weeks depending on how Brexit goes.

Ireland

Varadkar says it's 'unlikely' UK will crash out without a deal

On a visit to Belfast, the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, has said he doesn't believe the UK will leave the European Union without a deal. Varadkar also laid out "new solutions to old problems" while speaking to business leaders in Northern Ireland.

Ireland

Dublin vandals steal head of 'Crusader' mummy

Vandals broke into the crypt of a church in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday, damaging several mummies and stealing the head of an 800-year-old Crusader

Ireland

Ireland ready to accept 21-month delay to Brexit

Ireland's foreign minister won't stand in the way of a delayed Brexit.

Ireland

Dublin Airport suspends all flights after 'drone sighting'

Dublin Airport said in a tweet on Thursday that it was forced to temporarily suspend all flights after 'confirmed drone sighting'

France

France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

Ireland

Euroviews. Alternatives to a Berlin Wall for Ireland ǀ View

A reappearance of a border between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom is causing great concern for all parties involved. The EU could prevent this situation by conferring Ireland a special status.

Ireland

Varadkar: Brexit deal can be done

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday said he believed “a deal can be done” to avoid a disorderly British exit from the EU, after a meeting with a key ally of British Prime Minister Theresa May that he said went very well. Varadkar later hosted May for a formal dinner in Dublin that an Irish

United Kingdom

I want to change backstop not remove it, says May

UK Prime Minister Theresa May tried to reassure people in Northern Irland that she can secure a Brexit deal that will avoid a hard border with Ireland.

Europe News

The Brief - Facebook fights hate speech, Farmers fear Brexit and Optimism in Polish politics

In this edition, we hear how the EU Commission is working with social media giants to stamp out online hate speech and we find out about a Polish mayor who wants to bring more positive energy to politics with a new political party called Spring.

Europe News

EU 'offers to provide aid' to Irish farmers in case of no-deal Brexit

Following concerns brought up by Irish farmers, the EU has offered to provide financial support in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

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.

United Kingdom

UK MPs say they want a new Brexit deal. EU says 'No'

British MPs voted on amendments to Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday, backing calls for a "no-deal" Brexit to be ruled out and for the Irish backstop to be replaced with "alternative arrangements".