UK PM Johnson says UK will leave EU by January 31 at the latest
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that Britain would leave the European Union by Jan. 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party win a majority in the election in two weeks time.
U.S.-China-Russia power play raising tensions in Arctic, says Denmark
A growing geopolitical rivalry in the Arctic between the United States, China and Russia is increasing tensions in the area, Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service said on Friday.
Hong Kong police withdraw from wrecked campus, activists call for more rallies
Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from the wreckage of a university campus damaged in weeks of clashes, as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media for support for more rallies at the weekend.
French army helicopters that crashed in Mali were not under IS fire: general
The French army said on Friday that two of its helicopters that crashed in Mali this week had not been under fire from Islamic State jihadists, contradicting a statement from the militants.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former president Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over a $2 billion arms deal.
Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric condemns anti-protester violence, ‘vandals’
Iraq’s top Shi’ite Muslim cleric on Friday condemned the use of lethal force against protesters and urged demonstrators to reject acts of violence and vandalism, warning against another spiral of violence in the war-weary country.
Russia arrests woman suspected of spying for Ukraine in Crimea
Russia has arrested a Russian woman in the Crimean city of Sevastopol on suspicion of treason for allegedly stealing military secrets on behalf of Ukraine, the Federal Security Service said on Friday.
Elizabeth I revealed as the translator of Tacitus into English
Elizabeth I, one of England’s best-loved monarchs, has been revealed to be the translator behind an English version of an ancient text by Tacitus who described the high politics, treachery and debauchery of the Roman elite.
Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier wants to set up a new government body with powers to decide quickly whether to take stakes in key domestic companies to prevent foreign takeovers.
China seeks to root out fake news and deepfakes with new online content rules
Chinese regulators have announced new rules governing video and audio content online, including a ban on the publishing and distribution of “fake news” created with technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
