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Prime Minister urged not to deny Lewis Hamilton a knighthood over tax status
Motorsport UK chairman David Richards points to the seven-time world champion’s charitable work and push for equality and diversity.
Boris Johnson's communications chief resigns in Downing Street power struggle
Lee Cain has announced his resignation despite being offered the position as the prime minister’s chief of staff.
Japan appoints new prime minister to replace the long-serving Shinzo Abe
Yoshihide Suga said he is a reformer who will help revive Japan’s Covid-ravaged economy.
New prime minister named in France as Emmanuel Macron launches government reshuffle
Macron said he is seeking a “new path” to rebuild the country for the two remaining years of his term.
Boris Johnson returns to PMQ dispatch box, warning MPs against comparing UK death toll internationally
It was revealed that the UK has the highest death toll in Europe, surpassing Spain and Italy.
Some Serie A players use loophole and prepare to resume training
The Italian government has been feuding for weeks with individual regions about which activities will be allowed in the coming weeks.
'We will defeat this coronavirus': Boris Johnson hails 'unconquerable' NHS as he's discharged from hospital
The British Prime Minister was moved to intensive care earlier in the week after his condition worsened.
Boris Johnson moved to intensive care unit as Covid-19 symptoms worsen
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will “deputise where necessary” while the prime minister is in intensive care.
Betting shops to close as part of shutdown in Britain
Restrictions will be reviewed on monthly basis.
Real Madrid striker Jovic could face criminal charges after allegedly breaking quarantine to party
The 22-year-old has apologised after he was blasted by the Serbian prime minster.
'So sorry to hear it': Boris Johnson explains decision not to visit flood-hit communities sooner
The British Prime Minister has been criticised over his failure to visit areas when waters were at their peak.
Finnish minister set to become country's youngest prime minister at age of 34
Sanna Marin will also become the world’s youngest sitting PM, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.
Finnish prime minister resigns after being accused of lying by head of postal service
The Social Democrats will now appoint a successor to try and form a new government.
Boris Johnson loses crucial Commons vote on his Brexit deal, as EU to consider a third extension
Donald Tusk said that he would recommend that the EU’s 27 leaders accept the UK request for an extension until 31 January 2020.
House of Commons speaker under pressure to allow 'meaningful vote' on Brexit deal today
John Bercow could block the attempt to allow MPs to debate on Monday because of parliamentary rules.
Arrest warrant issued for Papua New Guinea's ex-prime minister
Peter O’Neill described the charges as a “political move”.
Scottish judge dismisses Brexit extension legal action
Judge Lord Pentland said he was satisfied with assurances from the Prime Minister that he would comply with legislation.
Jennifer Arcuri says any private life she had with Boris Johnson is 'no one's business'
The US businesswoman was reportedly given over €141,000 in public money by Johnson when he was in City Hall.
What are the possible sticking points in Boris Johnson's backstop alternative?
Leo Varadkar, who spoke with Boris Johnson this evening, said the plans do not fully meet “the agreed objectives of the backstop”.
Amidst crisis at home, Johnson talks 'limbless chickens' and 'pink-eyed terminators' in UN speech
The prime minister’s speech to the UN General Assembly warned of technology’s capacity to control citizens.
New video emerges of Justin Trudeau wearing brownface makeup
The controversy has come as a blow to the Canadian prime minister’s re-election campaign ahead of next month’s election.
MPs to propose law to stop no-deal Brexit - Gove won't rule out ignoring it if it passes
Opposition MP Sir Keir Starmer said Gove’s comments were “breathtaking”.
'No deal is the best deal': Nigel Farage unveils 635 Brexit Party election candidates
The Brexit Party announced that it has vetted over 600 candidates for a rumoured autumn general election.
Prime Minister Johnson: Those who bet against Britain are going to lose their shirts
“To our friends in Ireland, I am convinced we can do a deal without checks on Irish border and without that anti-democratic backstop.”
May to hand in resignation as Johnson forms new Cabinet
There is much speculation as to who is in and who is out of the front bench.
What can the new British prime minister expect in the coming days?
Boris Johnson is likely to become the Conservative Party leader next week.
Poll: Do you think there will be a no-deal Brexit?
Boris Johnson says he doesn’t believe there will be, but is prepared for it nonetheless.
'It's not just up to us': Boris Johnson claims 'abundant technical fixes' could help fix Irish border issue
Boris Johnson has been defending his Brexit plans this evening… but not discussing his private life.
Tory leadership contest in full swing as ex-minister Andrea Leadsom joins the race
Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has also thrown his hat in the ring.
Can anyone beat Boris? Here are the favourites to succeed Theresa May
All of them want Brexit but who will be the next Conservative party leader?
'She's banjaxed': The slow-motion fall of Theresa May
May officially resigned today.
Poll: Who do you think will replace Theresa May as Prime Minister?
The Times newspaper in the UK has put Tory MP Boris Johnson as the front-runner.
Finland election result: Prime minister's party is the 'biggest loser' as results come in
If the Social Democrats win, it will be their first time to head a government in 16 years.
Jacinda Ardern says she'll never speak the name of New Zealand mosque attacker
The Prime Minister also said alleged gunman Tarrant will “face the full force of the law in New Zealand”.
All eyes are on Westminster again, but what can Theresa May do if her vote fails?
Warning: this article contains a lot of ifs and buts.
'Kicking the can down the road': Theresa May wins confidence vote from Tory MPs
The British Prime Minister said today has been “a long and challenging day”.
Tory MP suggests using possible 'no-deal' food shortages to force Ireland to drop the backstop
Ireland would be hit hard in the event of a no-deal Brexit; a Brexiteer has argued this should be used as leverage to get a better deal.
UK's Sports Minister steps down in row over slot machines
“It is with great sadness I have resigned from one of the best jobs in Government,” Crouch tweeted.
May says EU wants 'a backstop to the backstop': but says the UK won't accept that either
The UK Prime Minister was told by a fellow MP that for the people of Ireland, “Brexit means borders”.
Australia has its seventh Prime Minister in 11 years
A Liberal Party revolt instigated by hardline conservatives unseated moderate Malcolm Turnbull.
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