Johnson to push again for Brexit deal vote

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Boris Johnson sent a letter to the EU asking for a Brexit delay but did not sign it Parliament must be given “a straight up-and-down vote” on the PM’s Brexit deal, No 10 says, after MPs delivered a major blow to his strategy on Saturday. Boris Johnson was forced by […]

Swiss election: Green parties ‘make historic gains’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Green parties’ gains would make them a major player in Swiss politics Green parties have made strong gains in Switzerland’s parliamentary election, according to initial projections. The anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is set to remain the largest party, despite losing at least 3% of its support. But projections show […]

Swiss election: Green parties ‘make historic gains’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Green parties’ gains would make them a major player in Swiss politics Green parties have made strong gains in Switzerland’s parliamentary election, according to initial projections. The anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is set to remain the largest party, despite losing at least 3% of its support. But projections show […]

Swiss election: Green parties ‘make historic gains’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Green parties’ gains would make them a major player in Swiss politics Green parties have made strong gains in Switzerland’s parliamentary election, according to initial projections. The anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is set to remain the largest party, despite losing at least 3% of its support. But projections show […]

Swiss election: Green parties ‘make historic gains’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Green parties’ gains would make them a major player in Swiss politics Green parties have made strong gains in Switzerland’s parliamentary election, according to initial projections. The anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is set to remain the largest party, despite losing at least 3% of its support. But projections show […]

Swiss election: Green parties ‘make historic gains’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Green parties’ gains would make them a major player in Swiss politics Green parties have made strong gains in Switzerland’s parliamentary election, according to initial projections. The anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is set to win, despite losing at least 3% of its support. But projections show a combined vote […]

UK PM sends unsigned request for Brexit delay

Image copyright Reuters Boris Johnson has sent a request to the EU for a delay to Brexit – but without his signature. The request was accompanied by a second letter, signed by Mr Johnson, which says he believes that a delay would be a mistake. The PM was required by law to ask the EU […]

UK PM sends unsigned letter seeking Brexit delay

Image copyright Reuters Boris Johnson has sent a letter to the EU to request a Brexit delay – but without his signature, according to a Downing Street source. The request was accompanied by a second letter, signed by Mr Johnson, which says he believes that a delay would be a mistake, the source said. The […]

UK MPs vote to delay Brexit: What just happened?

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Pro- and anti-Brexit demonstrators argued outside Parliament as debate raged inside, too The UK Parliament just sat on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years to try and get Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal agreed. What was supposed to be the deciding moment – a Yes or […]

Croatians protest over release of teen’s alleged rapists

Thousands of people in cities across Croatia have protested against the way authorities handle allegations of sexual violence against women. The demonstrations, organised by women’s rights groups, were sparked by the release of five men accused of raping a 15-year-old girl. A judge released the men while authorities investigated the allegations. But the case caused […]

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