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Europe
UK poised to set 28-day limit on migrant detention
Britain is expected to soon pass a law that no migrant - however they arrived in the country - should be in prison for more than a month.
- by Nick Miller
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Brexit Chaos
MPs savage May's plans as Brexit descends into 'appalling shambles'
This was May’s tenth loss in the Commons. She lost by 258 to 303, deserted by both Brexit hardliners and pro-Remain MPs from her own Conservative party
- by Nick Miller
Royal family
No charges for Prince Philip over car crash
The incident left two women injured and forced the senior royal to give up his driver's licence.
Terrorism
EU adds Saudi Arabia to dirty-money blacklist, upsets Britain
The move is part of a crackdown on money laundering after several scandals at EU banks but has been criticised by several countries.
- by Francesco Guarascio
World Politics
Spanish government on the ropes after social spending denied
For Spain, and indeed all of Europe, a new round of political turbulence could hardly come at a worse time.
- by Raphael Minder
Brexit Chaos
'Scrape the mould off': Theresa May's unusual advice horrifies Brits
Some have seen a metaphor for Brexit in the British Prime Minister's breakfast habits, revealed to her Cabinet on Tuesday.
- by Nick Miller
Regulation
40 countries agree cars must have automatic braking
New cars and light commercial vehicles will need to comply starting as soon as next year.
Brexit Chaos
May accused of 'Brexit blackmail' after appealing for more time
Britain's Labour party has claimed "household name" employers are poised to abandon the country as the Brexit uncertainty continues.
- by Nick Miller
Brexit
Post-Brexit ex-pat residency deal struck with non-EU nations
The British government has agreed to allow citizens of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein already living in Britain to remain after Brexit.
Paris Agreement
Polar bears have invaded an island town. Locals are terrified of them and climate change
Fences have risen around kindergartens. Special vehicles transport military personnel to their work sites. Residents of the island settlement are afraid to leave their homes.
- by Isaac Stanley-Becker
Health
'Ultra-processed' ready meals linked to greater risk of dying
Diets that include "ultra-processed" ready meals can increase the risk of early death, French research suggests.
- by John von Radowitz