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Skripal suspect's 'real identity' allegedly revealed
A investigative website says the Novichok suspect is a Russian colonel decorated by Putin.
26 Sep 2018,45 mins
Trump's UN speech is met with derision
President Trump reiterates his 'America First' agenda to the UN general assembly
25 Sep 2018,45 mins
Labour promises more power to workers
The shadow chancellor says a future Labour government would give workers more of a say.
24 Sep 2018,45 mins
Theresa May tells EU leaders to treat Britain with respect
PM accuses European Union of rejecting Chequers without offering an alternative
21 Sep 2018,45 mins
EU dismisses UK Brexit plans as unworkable
Theresa May insists her Chequers plan is the only credible option for Brexit
20 Sep 2018,45 mins
EU summit in Salzburg hears Theresa May's Brexit plan
Prime Minister gets 10 minutes to present Chequers plan to other leaders
19 Sep 2018,45 mins
Migration Advisory Committee says "no preferential treatment" for EU citizens post-Brexit
Cap on highly skilled workers moving to Britain "should be scrapped"
18 Sep 2018,45 mins
Problems mount for Trump Supreme Court nominee
Brett Kavanaugh denies allegations of sexual assault.
17 Sep 2018,45 mins
Paul Manafort agrees to cooperate with Special Counsel investigation
White House says the case is "totally unrelated" to President Trump.
14 Sep 2018,45 mins
Russian suspects in Salisbury attack say they're innocent tourists
Downing Street dismisses their comments as lies and fabrications.
13 Sep 2018,45 mins
European Research Group sets out proposals to avoid hard border in Ireland.
Irish Foreign Minister dismisses them as "reheat of unworkable ideas"
12 Sep 2018,45 mins
Orban lambasts European parliament over sanctions threat
Viktor Orban accuses the European parliament of insulting his nation.
11 Sep 2018,45 mins
John Bolton threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court
National security adviser says court is unaccountable and outright dangerous.
10 Sep 2018,45 mins
Turkish demands for Idlib ceasefire rejected by Iran and Russia
Tens of thousands of demonstrators demand international intervention.
07 Sep 2018,45 mins
Treasury cancels tax cut promised for self-employed
A promised tax cut for self employed people has been scrapped.
06 Sep 2018,45 mins
UK says Salisbury suspects worked for Russian military intelligence.
Prosecutors say they can be charged with conspiracy to murder the Skripals
05 Sep 2018,45 mins
Labour tries to draw line under anti-semitism row
Party's ruling body adopts in full an internationally agreed definition of the term.
04 Sep 2018,45 mins
New - and crucial - political term gets underway
Downing Street dismisses attack by Boris Johnson on Theresa May's Brexit plans.
03 Sep 2018,45 mins
America prepares to say goodbye to John McCain.
We hear from the Russian dissident who'll be carrying his coffin.
31 Aug 2018,45 mins
Senior Labour MP Frank Field resigns from parliamentary party.
Veteran politician says Labour leadership has become "force for anti-semitism".
30 Aug 2018,45 mins
Serbia and Kosovo "could swap territory" to end long-running dispute.
Three former International High Representatives for Bosnia criticise plan.
29 Aug 2018,45 mins
UN Security Council urged to act on Myanmar
Divisions emerge over calls for Myanmar to be referred to the International Criminal Court
28 Aug 2018,45 mins
Myanmar military 'ordered Rohingya genocide' - UN
Myanmar's Rohingya minority suffered mass killings and gang rapes according to a UN report
27 Aug 2018,45 mins
UN: Venezuela situation "as bad as Med migrant crisis"
Ecuador and Peru announce tighter border control measures.
24 Aug 2018,45 mins
Government publishes advice in case of "No Deal" Brexit
Brexit Secretary still confident that a good deal is the most likely outcome.
23 Aug 2018,45 mins
US President Denies Breaking Campaign Law
US president admits paying hush money but says election campaign funds were not used.
22 Aug 2018,45 mins
Michael Cohen reaches plea deal with prosecutors.
President's former lawyer admits charges of tax fraud, unlawful campaign contributions.
21 Aug 2018,45 mins
Greece emerges from debt crisis
Greece has emerged from the biggest bailout in economic history.
20 Aug 2018,45 mins
Indian floods - more than 900 killed so far in monsoon season.
Regional government says rain is the worst in almost one hundred years.
17 Aug 2018,45 mins
Legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, known as "the Queen of Soul" has died.
She entertained generations, with hits including "Respect" and "Say A Little Prayer"
16 Aug 2018,45 mins