Macron calls May’s Chequers plan ‘unacceptable’, expects new proposals in October
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday the Brexit plan proposed by British Prime Minister’s Theresa May was unacceptable in its current form and that he expected new proposals from Britain in October to sort out pending issues.
Leading Asian cardinal calls for Vatican foreign minister to resign over China dealings
A Hong Kong cardinal who has spearheaded opposition to the Vatican’s rapprochement with China called on Thursday for the Pope’s secretary of state to step down, saying any deal with Beijing would amount to a betrayal of the Catholic faith.
October EU summit will be “moment of truth” for Brexit talks: EU’s Tusk
The next meeting of European Union leaders in October will be the “moment of truth” for negotiations over Britain’s exit from the bloc, the chair of EU summits said on Thursday.
Nobody will gain from Brexit, Germany’s foreign minister says
Neither the European Union nor Britain will gain from Brexit, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said, stressing the importance of minimizing the damage that would result from Britain’s departure from the bloc.
Relief for UK pet owners: Serial cat killer does not exist, police say
A feared serial cat killer who for three years was believed to have mutilated pets across London does not exist, and foxes or other wildlife were probably to blame, police said on Thursday.
Police take Ugandan opposition leader Kyagulanyi home after he returns from abroad
Police escorted opposition politician and government critic Robert Kyagulanyi from the airport to his home after he arrived back in Uganda on Thursday, while his supporters defied a heavy security presence and gathered at his residence to welcome him.
Vatican temporarily suspends Indian bishop accused of raping nun
The Vatican has accepted a request from a bishop in India to be temporarily relieved of his pastoral duties as police questioned him for a second day over accusations that he raped a nun.
Greek minister optimistic Macedonia name deal will be approved
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Thursday hailed an agreement with Macedonia on changing its name and opening the way for it to join NATO and the European Union.
Yemen separatist leader says Hodeidah offensive will not stop
A campaign to drive the Houthi movement from Yemen’s main port of Hodeidah, which resumed this month after peace talks failed, will not be halted again until the city is captured, a Yemeni commander leading southern separatist forces said on Thursday.
Police take away Ugandan opposition leader Kyagulanyi on his return from abroad
Police took away Ugandan opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi as he got off a plane at the country’s main airport on Thursday but a police official denied he was under arrest and a government official said he had been taken to his home.
