In Scotland, independence back on the agenda
In Scotland, winter is setting in - but the political temperature is heating up. Nicola Sturgeon has said that Scotland could vote again on...
Few setbacks after 100 days, but May’s real test looms
When Theresa May became Britain's 54th prime minister in mid-July, she took the helm of a Conservative Party in turmoil, reeling from a shock...
Germany reforms its main intelligence service
The German parliament has subjected the country's intelligence service, the BND, to increased government scrutiny. But critics object that it also gives the BND...
Russian warships pass through Channel watched by Royal Navy
Royal Navy vessels are monitoring Russian warships as they pass through the Channel potentially bringing supplies to the bombing campaign against the Syrian city...
Thousands of Men to Be Pardoned for Gay Sex, Once a Crime in Britain
Decades after homosexuality was decriminalized in Britain, the government announced on Thursday that it would posthumously pardon thousands of gay and bisexual men who...
Brexit minister says it is ‘very improbable’ UK will remain a member of the single market
In comments that go further than those made by the Prime Minister, David Davis told Parliament that it is a “simple truth” that Britain...
Without a Constitution, ‘Brexit’ Is Guided by a Prerogative. But Whose?
LONDON — For hundreds of years, the royal prerogative has allowed Britain’s leaders to mint coinage, requisition ships, send troops into battle or authorize...
‘Putin’s French visit cancellation helped France save face’
Putin made things easier for French President Francois Hollande by canceling his visit to France. Hollande is in a difficult position, analysts told RT....
Militia commander killed in bombing attack in eastern Ukraine
One of the commanders of the self-proclaimed Donetsk Peoples Republic’s defense forces has been killed in an explosion after a bomb reportedly went off...
Theresa May in ‘U-turn’ over pre-article 50 Brexit debate in parliament
Theresa May has accepted the need to have “full and transparent” parliamentary scrutiny before triggering Brexit, as Labour demanded answers to 170 questions about...
Greek parents padlock school against refugee children as education plan gets underway
Greek parents padlocked the gates of a school on Tuesday in protest against a controversial plan to allow refugee children access to education. The parents waved...
No 10 plays down warning of £66bn annual Brexit impact
Downing Street has warned against attempts to “reheat the arguments” of the EU referendum following claims that the Treasury has issued dire internal warnings...