EU paves way for Russia sanctions for nerve agent attack
The new measures include the ability to impose travel bans, asset freezes, and bans on EU citizens or groups from making money available to anyone on the sanctions list.
England’s northern ports look to prosper from Brexit
Brexit has brought hope to the docks of the Humber River, a goods gateway in northeast England where tens of millions of pounds are being invested to prepare for a potential increase in shipping.
Germany to keep border controls with Austria
The decision is based on the argument that it is still too easy for migrants to move between EU countries and that external migration controls for the bloc are lacking.
Italy’s government wants to borrow more
Rome has declared war against austerity, amid hefty criticism both at home and abroad. But the government is sticking to its plans.
Northern Ireland’s DUP: Unbending Brexit power-broker
Northern Ireland's DUP, which is threatening to bring down the British government over Brexit compromises, is a party with hardline views whose negotiating tactics were forged in war.
What is the ‘real’ Brexit deadline?
Next week's EU summit has been billed as a last chance to negotiate an orderly Brexit, but is the cliff edge really that close? When is the true deadline?
The Slow End of Coal
Coal is one of the most damaging sources of energy to the climate.
British government is edging closer towards a Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May is "closing in" on withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU, but rebels vow to oppose it.
EU ministers talk about terrorism and migration
Interior ministers from six EU countries and representatives from the EU Commission met in Lyon to discuss migration and the fight against terrorism.
EU ministers split on auto emission curbs
EU ministers are battling over the extent of emission cuts to be imposed on carmakers, in the wake of a warning by UN experts on the dangers of global warming.