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

Five pivotal moments behind Brexit chaos

Britains’s decision to leave the EU three years ago has become a study in political chaos that few could have predicted then

The British prime minister is also expected to visit Robben Island where former president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for decades to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. (Reuters/Andreas Gebert)

May wins mandate to reopen Brexit deal but EU says no changes

MPs also voted in favour of a non-binding measure that ‘rejects the United Kingdom leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement’

British Prime Minister Theresa May has resigned. (Reuters/Dylan Martinez)
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Wounded May seeks EU compromise to save Brexit deal

The British PM, who survived a confidence vote staged by her own party, now needs to turn a narrow victory on home turf into an unlikely away win

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May heads to Europe in bid to save Brexit deal under fire

The embattled leader is facing a rebellion in her own party

British Prime Minister Theresa May (R) and European Union Council President Donald Tusk during the extraordinary EU leaders summit to finalise and formalise the Brexit agreement in Brussels, Belgium. (Olivier Hoslet/Pool via Reuters)

EU leaders approve Brexit deal with UK

European leaders formally endorse Brexit deal, paving the way for British parliamentary vote next month

Resigned British prime minister Theresa May. (AFP)

UK set to publish Brexit plan that sparked rebellion

In a policy paper, the government will outline proposals for a free trade area and a "common rule book" with the EU

European Council President Donald Tusk

With friends like Trump, who needs enemies — EU chief

EU president Donald Tusk urged leaders meeting in Bulgaria to form a "united European front" against Trump’s withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal

The tour, which will also take her to Kenya, is part of a campaign to promote Britain’s global ambitions after Brexit. (AFP)

Britain to formally launch European Union exit on March 29

The state will become the first to leave the intergovernmental body after its citizens voted by a 52% majority to leave.

Poland’s centrists target new term in crunch ballot

Poles began voting in a general election, with their prime minister aiming for a landmark second term, pushing for prudent economic stewardship.

Poland moves to fill key posts after plane crash

Poland moves to fill key posts after plane crash

Poland has moved to fill key state posts after a weekend plane crash in Russia killed President Lech Kaczynski and dozens of other top officials.

Merkel won’t attend opening of Beijing Olympics

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, on Friday became the first world leader to decide not to attend the Olympics in Beijing. As pressure built for concerted Western protests to…

Leaders hail expansion of Europe free travel zone

European leaders on Friday hailed the expansion of the Schengen passport-free travel zone to nine mostly ex-East Bloc nations as a landmark moment for the continent’s…

Observers say Russia’s poll ‘not fair’

International observers declared on Monday that Russia’s parliamentary elections failed to meet widely accepted democratic standards, saying President Vladimir Putin and his…

Opposition triumphs in Polish election

Poland’s liberal opposition party on Sunday night scored a stunning election victory over the populist nationalist Prime Minister, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, and his twin-brother…