Reasons for cautious optimism on Brexit talks: Polish minister
There are reasons for cautious optimism on reaching a deal between the European Union and Britain on a divorce agreement, Poland’s Europe minister Konrad Szymanski told reporters on Tuesday on entering a meeting of EU ministers.
All scenarios still open on Brexit, Finnish EU presidency says
A deal on Britain’s managed withdrawal from the European Union is still possible but the bloc must also prepare for a no-deal and an extension to the process, Finland’s EU affairs minister, Tytti Tuppurainen, told reporters.
British police order a halt to climate change protests in London
British police have ordered a halt to Extinction Rebellion protests in London after a week of civil disobedience by climate change activists who have targeted government building and major financial institutions.
Poll showing fall in support dims election outlook for New Zealand’s Ardern
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is pleased with her government’s progress, she said on Tuesday, after two closely watched opinion polls showed support for her ruling coalition at its lowest since 2017, and her own popularity waning.
A question of trust: British pollsters battle to call looming election
British pollsters have a big problem to solve as the country heads towards an election: Brexit has scrambled traditional political allegiances and they say it is harder than ever to know whether voters are telling them the truth.
Japanese storm shelter faces outrage after turning away two homeless
A Japanese evacuation centre turned away two homeless people as a deadly typhoon approached on the weekend, prompting widespread criticism and a promise from the prime minister on Tuesday that it would not happen again.
Rescuers slog through mud as Japan typhoon death toll rises to 66
The death toll in the worst typhoon to hit Japan for decades climbed to 66 on Tuesday as rescuers slogged through mud and debris in an increasingly grim search for the missing, and as thousands of homes remained without power or water.
Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier
South Korean football fans will be left in the dark as their national team play in North Korea for the first time in 30 years on Tuesday, with Pyongyang refusing to broadcast the World Cup qualifier live amid a return of chilled relations with Seoul.
Hong Kong makes police housing areas off limits to protesters
A Hong Kong court has granted an injunction to ban anyone from blocking or damaging areas used to house married police officers and other disciplined services that have been targeted in more than four months of anti-government protests.
Mozambique votes in tense, high-stakes election
Mozambicans voted on Tuesday in an election widely expected to result in the ruling Frelimo party extending its decades-long rule over a country that is set to become one of the world’s main gas exporters.
