Scottish Conservative leader Davidson quits, citing Brexit and family
Ruth Davidson quit as leader of the Conservative Party in Scotland on Thursday, delivering a blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after she led a resurgence for the party in Scotland during her eight years in charge.
UK opposition Labour Party tells PM Johnson: ‘Bring it on’
The finance chief of Britain’s main opposition Labour Party said they are still open to calling a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government and would welcome the chance of a general election.
Colombia’s FARC dissidents say will launch new offensive
A group of former rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) said in a video posted overnight that they will launch a new offensive, three years after a peace deal was signed with the government.
Germany’s Scholz: New Italian government good news for Europe
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Thursday that the formation of a new Italian coalition government was good news for Europe and that he was glad to see that a “stable and progressive” government could take over.
Resigning Scottish Conservative leader calls for respect to heal Brexit UK
The unity of the United Kingdom depends on mutual respect that has been lacking in political debate over Brexit, resigning Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said on Thursday.
Facing drone disruption, Heathrow says illegal protest is counterproductive
London’s Heathrow Airport said on Thursday a plan by climate activists to disrupt its operations with drone flights is criminal and counterproductive.
Drone disruption? Climate activists to target London’s Heathrow airport
British climate change activists said they would disrupt London’s Heathrow airport with toy drones from Sept. 13, a step they hope will ground flights and put pressure on the government to take tougher steps to reduce carbon emissions.
Germany welcomes U.S. readiness to talk with Iran, urges all to play their part
Germany foreign minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday that his country welcomed signs the United States was more willing to discuss the Iranian nuclear deal and that every country, including Iran, should work to end the impasse.
Dutch minister: Brexit talks with Britain have not bridged divides
Dutch Foreign Minister Stephan Blok said that serious talks took place in Brussels between the EU and Britain on Wednesday but that the sides have not managed to bridge divisions on Brexit terms.
Myanmar workers facing death penalty for British tourist murders to seek Thai pardon
Two migrant workers from Myanmar will seek a royal pardon from Thailand’s king after its Supreme Court on Thursday upheld their death sentences for the murder of two British backpackers that drew world attention to the tourist island of Koh Tao.
