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'America was not built on fear' - Clinton's running mate makes his debut

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton’s been showing off her running mate in Florida.

USA

Hearing double: Melania Trump in plagiarism row after 'echoing' Michelle Obama

A speech by Donald Trump's wife Melania at the Republican Convention contained almost identical passages to an address by Michelle Obama in 2008.

France

World leaders condemn Nice attack

There has been widespread international condemnation following the attack in Nice which left scores dead.

Ukraine

Drone launched to 'monitor fraud' in Ukraine parliament

The Ukrainian parliament has been disrupted by a drone, launched by an opposition party member to monitor potential voting fraud.

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USA

Indiana Governor Mike Pence favourite for Donald Trump running mate

Donald Trump has entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with contenders as his staff prepare for an announcement on…

United Kingdom

Hammond, Johnson and Davis seen as key members of Theresa May's new cabinet

He spent just thirteen days in the political wilderness but now Boris Johnson holds one of the great offices of state.

United Kingdom

In and Out: Team May

It is another tumultuous day in British politics, as Theresa May continued to unveil her new-look cabinet, sweeping away the remnants of David Cameron's era.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson shrugs off Europe's shock at top diplomatic job

Boris Johnson’s appointment as the United Kingdom’s foreign minister has brought gasps of shock in diplomatic circles at home and abroad – especially in Europe.

Turkey

Turkey hints at major policy shift towards Syria

Following an improvement in relations with Russia and Israel, Turkey has now indicated it wants to mend ties with Syria.

USA

Ex EU Commission chief's bank job sparks fury and calls for reform

France is calling for the EU to tighten rules on commissioners taking appointments after leaving office.

USA

Jailed US soldier Manning made failed suicide bid

It’s emerged Chelsea Manning, the US soldier jailed for leaking classified files, tried to kill herself last week.

World News

EU leaders prepare for UK's exit from the bloc

European Union leaders are preparing for the UK’s exit from the bloc.

Israel

Egypt urges 'two state solution' to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Egypt’s foreign minister has urged Israel to consider a two state solution to the Israeli -Palestinian conflict.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: MEPs set for border guard vote

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round of top stories on EU affairs.

United Kingdom

Farage quits as UKIP leader, says will stay to monitor Brexit negotiations

UKIP's Nigel Farage has warned against the British government accepting the kind of trade deal that Norway has with the EU.

United Kingdom

Who is in the running to be the next UK prime minister?

Pen portraits of the five candidates hoping to be the country's next leader.

Europe News

Turkey defies EU over anti-terrorism laws after Istanbul attack

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU seeks solutions to Brexit vote

In this episode: EU leaders look for an amicable divorce between Britain and Brussels; Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes the case for Scotland staying inside the EU, and the world’s media

Belgium

Nicola Sturgeon gets 'sympathetic' reception in Brussels over Brexit

Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been in Brussels for talks with senior EU officials.

World News

The future of the European Union after Brexit

The day after the UK voted to leave the European Union a journalist asked the President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker if it was the beginning of the end of the…