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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"

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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

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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"

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

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.

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras must face an audit by Greece’s creditors.

Greece rushes to form government after election

Greece raced to form a coalition by the end of Monday after an election victory by pro-bailout parties eased global fears of a Greek eurozone exit.

Global anti-abuse conference set for the Vatican

Global anti-abuse conference set for the Vatican

Catholic leaders from around the world will meet next week for a conference to combat child abuse which will include a penitential service.

Future online bookings available on Costa Concordia

Crew, honeymooners rescued from Italy cruise disaster

Emergency services are searching for those still missing as honeymooners and a crew member have been rescued from the cruise ship wreck near Italy.

Panic on cruise ship ‘like on the Titanic’

Three people have died and several went missing after a cruise ship accident off an Italian island sparked chaos as passengers tried to get off.

Italy scrapes through bond auction test

Italy pins hopes on €10bn bond sale to solve debt woes

The EU is headed for Rome for talks as the Italian treasury launches a €10-billion bond sale to try to stem the nation’s debt crisis.

Italy braces for new govt

Agreed reforms pave the way for Berlusconi’s resignation

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is set to resign after a parliamentary revolt and a wave of market panic that has shaken the eurozone.

Tunisian leader vows ‘total break’ with old regime

Tunisian leader vows ‘total break’ with old regime

Tunisia’s interim president on Wednesday promised a "total break" with the past and hailed "a revolution of dignity and liberty".

Battles in Tunis as new government takes shape

Battles in Tunis as new government takes shape

Tunisian soldiers fought loyalists of ousted strongman Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali near the presidential palace, police say.

Rome on alert after embassy bomb blasts

Rome was on high alert on Christmas Eve after parcel bomb blasts at the Chilean and Swiss embassies in the Italian capital.

Berlusconi rejects ‘shocking’ sex accusations

Berlusconi survives crucial confidence vote

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday scraped through a crucial confidence vote in Parliament, overcoming one of the most serious crises in career.