First London, then Europe to vote on Brexit deal: EU’s Juncker
The European Parliament can only clear the new exit agreement reached with London once the British parliament has ratified it, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Tuesday.
EU’s Tusk says to decide on Brexit extension in coming days
Euopean Council President Donald Tusk said on Tuesday he was discussing Britain’s request for a Brexit deadline with the leaders of the other 27 member states and would make a decision “in the coming days”.
Brexit hangs in the balance as PM Johnson faces crunch votes in parliament
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces two pivotal Brexit votes in the British parliament on Tuesday that will decide if he can deliver on his pledge to lead the United Kingdom out of the European Union in just nine days time.
Russian ship makes Mayday call during storm off Norway
A Russian icebreaking vessel with 33 people on board has made a Mayday call during a storm off the coast of western Norway, the Norwegian Joint Rescue Coordination Center said on Tuesday.
Spain set for further political stalemate, far-right rise – El Pais poll
A general election in Spain next month is unlikely to break a political stalemate, as neither left-wing or right-wing parties are set to win a parliamentary majority, a poll of polls in El Pais newspaper predicted on Tuesday.
In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty
Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state.
Resurgent Quebec separatist party rattles Canada election, helps strip Trudeau of majority
A Quebec separatist party that softened its demands for independence reaped the reward on Monday, mounting a remarkable comeback in Canada’s election that helped deprive Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of a majority.
Canada’s Trudeau retains power in election but will have minority government
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals held onto power after a closely fought election on Monday but were reduced to a minority government that will need the support in Parliament of a smaller left-leaning party.
New Zealand battles to control massive blaze at convention center
Emergency services in New Zealand were battling a massive blaze on the roof of an under construction convention center in Auckland on Tuesday, but there were no reports of injuries and the owner of the site said everyone had been evacuated.
Some Japanese welcome emperor’s proclamation, others shrug
Japanese Emperor Naruhito, 59, the nation’s first monarch born after World War Two, officially proclaimed his enthronement to the world on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by hundreds of dignitaries.
