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Ex-Catalan leader returns to Belgium

Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has returned to Belgium after Spain’s Supreme Court dropped an international arrest warrant for him. “This will not be my last stop. This is not the end of my journey. I will travel around Europe to the four corners of the continent to defend our...

Poland's Senate approves Supreme Court changes

Poland's Senate approved early Wednesday a controversial bill to reform the Supreme Court in a move that critics say puts the judicial system under government control and is a threat to the country's democracy. The changes, backed by 60 senators with 30 against and one abstention, will...

May says will lead Brexit negotiations with EU

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday she would now lead negotiations with the European Union, shifting the focus of the Brexit department toward preparing for Britain’s departure from the bloc. A special unit within May’s office has played an increasing role in Brexit talks during...

Death toll at 49 in Greek wildfires

Twin wildfires raging through popular seaside areas near the Greek capital have torched homes, cars and forests and killed at least 49 people, authorities said Tuesday, raising the death toll after rescue crews reported finding the bodies of more than 20 people huddled together near a beach....

Novichok victim Rowley discharged: UK hospital

Charlie Rowley, who was poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok, was discharged from a British hospital Friday and poses no risk to the public, his medical team said. "Earlier today, Charlie Rowley was discharged from hospital. Charlie has been through an appalling experience most of us...

UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for hard Brexit

Britain's banks and insurers must plan for a "hard" Brexit in case a transition period is not in place next March, a senior British regulator said Thursday. "With eight months until we exit the European Union in March 2019, it is important we all - regulators and industry - continue to...