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Security forces inspect at the site after a Russian missile attack as Russia-Ukraine war continues in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on July 19, 2022. (FILE PHOTO by Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Poland military on alert after ‘Russian-made’ missile blast

US President Joe Biden said it was “unlikely” the missile had been fired from Russia, while France urged “utmost caution” in identifying who was behind the blast

Christmas on a budget for austerity-struck Europeans

Europe’s bizarre rules for Covid vaccine passes

Here are some of the more puzzling rules as Europeans settle for another winter holiday season overshadowed by the pandemic threat

The ruling is a huge embarrassment for Boris Johnson, who has insisted his suspension of parliament was entirely legal because it was time for a new session to deal with his ambitious domestic agenda. (Reuters/Francois Lenoir)

What does the ruling on the suspension of British parliament mean?

The court said that the advice the PM had given to the queen, who formally issued the prorogation order, was "unlawful, void and of no effect"

(Simon Dawson/Reurers)

The law aimed at blocking no-deal Brexit

The Brexit law that received royal assent on Monday is at the centre of a constitutional stand-off with enormous implications for Britain

British Prime Minister Theresa May tearfully delivers a statement on her resignation. (Reuters/Simon Dawson)

Contenders jockeying to replace May

Here is a look at the hopefuls to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister

(Simon Dawson/Reurers)

British MPs set to vote on no-deal Brexit

Some eurosceptics are now pressing to end Britain’s 46-year EU membership with no deal, but May warned this could cause "significant economic shock"

British Prime Minister Theresa May has resigned. (Reuters/Dylan Martinez)

UK opposition launches parliamentary confidence manoeuvre against PM May

​British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn on Monday tabled a non-binding no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Theresa May

Brexit or bust: How did Britain end up in a political labyrinth? (Getty)

The week Brexit got real: Britain turns pragmatic

A week ago Britain had strict red lines on Brexit, and pro-EU lawmakers were "traitors"

Most ominously for May, the Northern Irish party which props up her government threatened to break their alliance over reports of a special arrangement for the British province. (Stefan Wermuth/Reuters)

May clings to power amid Brexit resignation turmoil

​British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative opponents could trigger a confidence vote against her if at least 48 MPs support it

(Reuters)

Britain’s Brexit minister steps down in blow to May

All eyes are on whether there will now be further resignations by Brexit hardliners that could threaten May’s leadership

The May 23 vote looms with Britain in a deep political crisis over its stalled departure from the European Union after nearly half a century of membership. (Toiga Ackerman/Reuters)

Brexit bill becomes law, allowing the UK to leave the EU

The bill transfers decades of European law onto British statute books, and also enshrines Brexit day in British law as March 29 2019

Salvini needs to choose between revolution and the restoration. Whether to leave Berlusconi

Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism

Tensions between far-right and anti-fascist activists have marred a gloomy campaign dominated by fears about immigration and economic malaise.

A closed sign hangs on the drive through of a KFC restaurant after problems with a new distribution system in Coalville

KFC falls fowl in Britain with chicken run

Hundreds of KFC outlets remained shut in the the UK due to a supply crisis after the company changed delivery partners

A marked man throughout his journalistic career

UK aid chief warns charities after Oxfam sex scandal

The scandal led to the resignation of Oxfam’s deputy head and has thrown into question government funding of roughly £32 million for the charity

Two women wrapped in thermal blankets look on near the Manchester Arena

22 killed in terror blast at UK Ariana Grande concert

Twenty-two people have been killed in a suspected terrorist attack during a pop concert by US star Ariana Grande.

A woman assists an injured person after the incident on Westminster Bridge.

Four killed in attack on symbol of British democracy

Four people were killed and 40 injured after being run over and stabbed in a lightning attack at the gates of British democracy.

Britain prepares to vote in election cliffhanger

Britons head to the polls for an unpredictable election that could usher in a fragmented government and even force another election this year.

Pope meets his predecessor for first time in history

Pope Francis has flown in to a papal residence near Rome for an unprecedented encounter with "pope emeritus" Benedict XVI.

Pope’s butler sentenced to 18 months over Vatileaks scandal

The pope’s former butler has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing secret documents from the Vatican that revealed fraud and intrigue.

Greece’s President Karolos Papoulias

Greece closes in on coalition deal

Greece has begun a second day of coalition talks under the gun from financial markets and world powers after elections won by a pro-euro party.