Turkey needs to take action ‘to reverse the current trend in rule of law’, EU says
The European Union said Turkey needs to “take decisive action to reverse the current trend in the rule of law and fundamental rights,” according to a joint statement following meetings between the two sides on Thursday.
Russia buys crowd-control vehicles that emit sonic waves and light
Russia’s National Guard, which polices anti-government protests, has purchased two vehicles fitted with a laser and a sonic sound system to disorient people, raising fears among the opposition they could be used to disperse peaceful protesters.
Brexit race to stockpile pushes some of UK’s aerospace suppliers to the brink
A race by aerospace giants Rolls-Royce and Airbus to stockpile parts before Brexit is pushing some small suppliers to breaking point.
Gibraltar says it is ready for any Brexit outcome
Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo said on Thursday that the peninsula was ready for any potential outcome regarding talks on Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Gibraltar chief minister says Gibraltar will be part of any Brexit agreement
Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo said on Thursday that the peninsula would be part of any agreement on Britain’s exit from the European Union.
‘No state, no government’: weary Lebanese mark 75 years of independence
Lebanon marked 75 years of independence on Thursday but while the military staged an invitation-only parade, many citizens saw little to celebrate with the nation’s economic problems and political stalemate deepening.
Police break up port picket line to resume VW car shipments
Police in riot gear broke up a picket line of striking stevedores in the Portuguese port of Setubal on Thursday to clear the way for strikebreakers hired to resume shipments of cars made at a nearby Volkswagen plant nearby.
Vinci denies new allegations of forced labor in Qatar
French construction firm Vinci on Thursday denied new allegations by human rights group Sherpa that it had violated the rights of migrant workers employed to build sites in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
EU, UK agree on Brexit text, but gaps remain before summit
Britain and the European Union agreed a draft text setting out a close post-Brexit relationship, officials said, though wrangles over fish and the future of Gibraltar must still be settled before leaders meet on Sunday.
‘Operational cooperation’: Brexit deal vague on EU-Britain security ties
Britain has failed to win a guarantee of access to EU security databases once it leaves the European Union, according to a draft deal agreed between London and Brussels on future ties, leaving such co-operation open to negotiation.
