Brexit deal ‘more and more difficult’ this week, EU summit to mull delay
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator said on Tuesday that reaching a deal on Britain’s departure from the bloc before the scheduled date of Oct. 31 had become “more and more difficult”, and Finland’s EU minister said leaders would discuss anoth…
British Brexit minister Barclay says a deal is still very possible
It is still “very possible” to reach a Brexit deal with the European Union, Britain’s minister for the withdrawal from the EU Stephen Barclay said on Tuesday.
Russian investigators raid Kremlin critic Navalny’s offices
Russian police on Tuesday conducted nationwide raids on the offices of opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation, part of a criminal investigation that Kremlin critics say is designed to thwart his activities.
Italy says will block weapon exports to Turkey
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio confirmed on Tuesday that Rome will ban arms export to Turkey, after Ankara launched a military attack against Kurdish fighters in the northern part of Syria.
Malaysians robbed of justice by jail death of British pedophile Huckle: child group
The death of jailed British child sex offender Richard Huckle has prompted mixed emotions in parts of the Malaysian capital where he had lived, with some people expressing disappointment that his time in prison was cut short.
Don’t be misled by Brexit jobs trickle: London finance chief
Britain’s vast financial services industry will lose more jobs to Europe over the coming years because of Brexit, the City of London’s policy chief told Reuters, warning people not to be duped by the low number of job moves to the continent so far.
Enough support from UK lawmakers to pass Brexit deal: parliament leader
There is enough support among British lawmakers to pass a Brexit deal, the leader of the lower house of parliament Jacob Rees-Mogg said on Tuesday as talks continue in Brussels to thrash out a divorce agreement with the European Union.
Climate change activists protest against British high-speed train line
Climate change activists, including one of the founders of Extinction Rebellion, targeted Britain’s transport ministry in central London on Tuesday to protest against a proposed high-speed rail project known as HS2.
Irish PM’s popularity surges as Brexit takes center stage: poll
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s approval rating has jumped sharply as voters back his government’s approach on Brexit ahead of a parliamentary election he wants to hold in May, a poll showed on Tuesday.
Indonesia shuts some schools as haze again clouds the skies
Indonesia warned its citizens of more choking smoke from forest fires on Tuesday as several provinces closed schools due to worsening air quality.
