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Merkel warns of no-deal Brexit danger as Europe meets
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel warns that Europe must be prepared for a no-deal Brexit, as EU leaders seek to unblock stalled divorce talks with Britain.
What’s holding up Brexit talks? The Irish issue explained
The main sticking point in Brexit negotiations is how to keep Britain's land border with the Republic of Ireland open after it leaves the European Union.
Main points of Italy’s draft ‘people’s budget’
Italy's populist coalition has submitted its draft 2019 budget to the European Commission, forecasting an increase in the public deficit to 2.4 percent of gross domestic product.
EU states seek sanctions for cyber attackers
A group of EU states including Britain and the Baltic countries is pushing the bloc to slap sanctions on cyber attackers, as Europe seeks to strengthen its electronic defences.
England’s northern ports look to prosper from Brexit
Brexit has brought hope to the docks of the Humber River, a goods gateway in northeast England where tens of millions of pounds are being invested to prepare for a potential increase in shipping.
Northern Ireland’s DUP: Unbending Brexit power-broker
Northern Ireland's DUP, which is threatening to bring down the British government over Brexit compromises, is a party with hardline views whose negotiating tactics were forged in war.
What is the ‘real’ Brexit deadline?
Next week's EU summit has been billed as a last chance to negotiate an orderly Brexit, but is the cliff edge really that close? When is the true deadline?
The Slow End of Coal
Coal is one of the most damaging sources of energy to the climate.
EU ministers split on auto emission curbs
EU ministers are battling over the extent of emission cuts to be imposed on carmakers, in the wake of a warning by UN experts on the dangers of global warming.
Macedonia PM defies low turnout to push name change
Macedonia's government has vowed to push ahead with changing the country's name to appease Greece and build ties with the West, but opponents said low turnout made it illegitimate.