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UK Supreme Court rules Northern Ireland abortion reformers must bring

Technicality derails attempt to ease access to abortion in Northern Ireland, but court indicates it is likely to give a favourable hearing to any individual plaintiff.

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Human Rights Campaigners lose a Supreme Court appeal over NI's abortio

UK's highest court, says that Northern Ireland's abortion laws are incompatible with human rights legislation. But it says the majority of Justices think the Human Rights Commission did not have powers to bring the abortion case to court. Therefore, the court can not deliver ruling

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‘Doomsday’ for Brexit?

Euronews answers questions following the leaked ‘Doomsday’ report — and what it means for Brexit negotiations.

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Northern Ireland abortion pill protest

Outside a Belfast courthouse campaigners, some dressed in Handmaid's Tale style outfits, gathered to protest the countries abortion ban

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As it happened this morning: Monday 28 May

On today's edition: what next as Italy navigates another political pitfall; the abortion debate in Ireland and the UK; and the diplomatic ups and downs between the US and North Korea.

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UK says a deal on customs with EU is still on the table

The leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party insists it is possible to leave the customs union and still avoid a hard border with the Republic of Ireland

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Is non-consensual sex rape? Most European countries say 'no'

While Spain is currently in the spotlight for its legal technicalities between sexual abuse and rape — it is not the only European country that does not recognise sex without consent as rape.

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EU's Barnier 'not an honest broker', says DUP leader

Northern Ireland party leader launches attack on EU Brexit negotiator.

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The Good Friday Agreement: 4 questions answered

On the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Euronews looks back at why it was established and how Brexit could change it.

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'Ireland first' - EU's Tusk fires Brexit warning shot

The UK is told Brexit negotiations risk stalling if a realistic solution isn't offered for Irish border issue

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Brief from Brussels: EU publishes draft divorce treaty

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Mary Lou McDonald takes over as Sinn Fein leader

She's the first woman in modern history to lead the nationalist party, as Gerry Adams steps down after 34 years.

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UK Northern Ireland minister resigns

James Brokenshire has resigned because of ill-health, according to reports. It comes before a planned cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Storm Eleanor lashes Ireland, UK and France

High tides, heavy rains and strong winds cause flooding, bring down trees and cut power to some 250,000 homes.

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School's out! UK kids play in snow

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Ireland: Living on the border of Brexit

For the people who've lived through it before. A hard border after Brexit in Ireland is unthinkable, so news of a deal raises hopes stable future

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Brexit deadline looms for Theresa May

Theresa May has been given 72 hours by the EU to come up with a workable solution for the Irish border after Brexit

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Brexit progress balanced on Irish border

The leader of the DUP in Northern Ireland has said she doesn't want any deal done which would lead to them having 'regulatory divergence' from the rest of the UK

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Irish border key to Brexit progress as May meets Juncker

The UK prime minister is holding key talks in Brussels as Brexit negotiations enter a decisive phase.

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Irish border key to UK’s post-Brexit future

European Council President Donald Tusk has given the British government until Monday to make a final offer to avoid a hard border on the island.