Britain never was a European country
OPINION: Independence has always been the watchword of the United Kingdom.
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EU leaders commit to reducing emissions after night-long talks
They committed to cut the bloc's net emissions by 55 per cent by the end of the decade.
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Health experts are attempting to stamp out public panic about the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
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New York Times: A lack of trust is hobbling Russia's rollout of their Covid-19 vaccine.
Leaders' theatrics show the stakes in last-ditch bid for Brexit deal
New York Times: As crunch time approaches, both sides put on a bombastic show.
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Brexit: 'Final throw of the dice'
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Sweden closes schools as second Covid wave surges
"I fully understand that this isn't easy, but ... it is necessary," PM Stefan Lofven says.
Did UK approve Covid vaccine too soon? The US and EU think so
A war of words has broken out between Western allies over the UK's vaccine approval.
'Wave of terror': Former MI6 spy's chilling Isis terror warning
A former spy has issued a warning to Europe and the UK over lifting of Xmas lockdowns.
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Hungarian politician and EU diplomats arrested at orgy that broke coronavirus rules.
'Sight of horror': Young child one of four people killed in German city of Trier
According to German media a suspect has been taken into custody.
Opinion: Why a 'working from home tax' is a terrible idea
A suggestion from a major European has left Ben Thompson scratching his head.
Pay more tax to work from home, says Deutsche Bank
A major European bank has made a controversial suggestion.
Macron's rightward push sows alarm in France
New York Times: New laws in France signal a drift toward repression in government policy.
Biden wants Brexit deal done to rebuild 'coalition of the West'
Incoming US administration increases pressure on the UK to strike agreement with the EU.
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Bodies of man and his slave unearthed from ashes at Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2000 years ago. Now, new skeletal remains have been found.
Ban on police images alarm French journalists
It would be an offence to share an image, with intent to harm, that identified police.
Greek PM calls for restraint during anniversary
Gatherings have been banned ahead of the anniversary of the November 17 student uprising.
Retirees in Belarus protest leader on 100th day
Pensioners took to the streets to mark 100 days since the widely disputed election.
'Wishful thinking': Sweden's Covid expert slammed as cases soar
Anders Tegnell's predecessor says his hunch about herd immunity set Sweden up to fail.
Belgium rest home policies violated human rights
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Fire in Romanian Covid-19 intensive care unit kills 10
Prosecutors have quickly opened a criminal investigation.
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Books? Hairdressers? Europeans split on lockdown essentials
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French police quiz children over support for teacher's beheading
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