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Boris Johnson wins historic victory in Brexit election

Johnson's Conservative party had secured 362 seats -- its biggest majority since the heyday of Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s.

Boris Johnson: Britain's divisive Brexit champion

The Conservative leader campaigned relentlessly on a promise to "Get Brexit Done", by finally taking Britain out of the European Union next month.

Heroism, devastation after deadly New Zealand volcano eruption

When the blast occurred, it was being visited by a group of more than 30 people from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.

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Chilean military plane goes missing with 38 passengers

A Chilean military aircraft heading to Antarctica has gone missing and is suspected to have crashed...

Trump warns Kim has 'everything' to lose through hostility

The pair have met three times since June 2018 but with little progress towards denuclearization.

Islamophobe walks free after assaulting and strangling teenager with her own hijab

The woman who verbally and physically assaulted a 14-year-old schoolgirl from Sheffield has been...

Healthcare battles Brexit as top UK election issue

The state-run National Health Service (NHS) provides free taxpayer-funded treatment for all, which...

Trump on quest for foreign wins -- and drama -- in election year

Entering an election year, Trump is unlikely to slow down as he seeks what has largely eluded him...

US House passes Uighur Bill urging sanctions on Chinese officials

The Uighur Act of 2019 condemns Beijing's "gross human rights violations"

OPEC expected to extend output cuts amid global headwinds

They are currently due to remain in effect until March 2020 and could be extended until June.

China slaps sanctions on US over Hong Kong unrest

China had already denied requests for two US Navy ships to dock in Hong Kong in August

British town Walsall pays dearly for UK retail crisis

The retail crisis hitting Walsall and its 270,000 inhabitants is mirrored across the UK.

Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban talks back on

On a brief visit to Bagram Airfield outside Kabul, Trump served turkey dinner to soldiers.

Hong Kong set for fresh protests as police end university siege

They also ushered in a rare period of calm following weeks of spiralling unrest, with no clashes or...

Asian markets down as Trump sparks China anger with HK law

Global equities have been surging in recent weeks -- with Wall Street hitting multiple records.

Koalas 'functionally extinct' as bushfires incinerate habitat and breeding population

Bushfires have devastated koala habitats and breeding populations to the extent where researchers...

China says developed countries lack 'political will' on climate goals

China has repeatedly argued that developed nations should lead on tackling international climate...

Von der Leyen plans green and digital transformation

Incoming EU chief vows to build green superpower as MEPs vote

The former German defence minister urged lawmakers to approve her 27-strong commission so that she...

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After Tory win, now what for UK economy?

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NZ troops complete daring volcano mission to retrieve bodies

By Marty Melville, with Neil Sands in Wellington

CAPA crowns British Airways 'Airline of the Year'

By Agrima Tikader

Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dies after 17-year battle with cancer

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'Sesame Street' puppeteer Caroll Spinney -- aka Big Bird -- dies at 85

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Activists to rally for mass climate march in Madrid

By Hazel Ward

Indian Police kill rape-murder suspects, sparking celebrations

By Jalees Andrabi

Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney

By Andrew Beatty

Brexit Britain

Path to a softer Brexit? UK PM's win gives him leeway

By Alice Ritchie, Robin Millard

US politics

Trump pays $2 mn in damages to charities after court ruling

By AFP News

Two impeachment articles expected against Trump: Reports

By Paul Handley

US house panel to meet on Trump impeachment charges

By Paul Handley

House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler

Next phase of Trump impeachment hearings set for Dec 4

By AFP News

Michael Bloomberg enter presidential race for 2020

Bloomberg formally announces US presidential candidacy

By Peter Hutchison

Trump conduct worse than Nixon's: Democratic impeachment head

By Paul Handley

Trump says trade deal with China imminent

China 'not stepping up' in trade talks: Trump

By AFP News

Republicans target military witness in Trump impeachment probe

By Michael Mathes

Trump under pressure in 2nd week of impeachment hearings

By Paul Handley

Trump says N.Korea went too far in calling Biden 'rabid dog'

By AFP News

Donald Trump and Melania to attend Buckingham Palace reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth in December

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Group behind Facebook's Libra coin announces 21 founding members

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British remainers' hopes of stopping Brexit disappear

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