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Are Americans in favour of armed teachers? Now we know the answer

An NBC poll shows 56% of Americans are against guns in the classroom - but there's a deep split between Democrats and Republicans.

Mar 8, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Florida

Ryanair CEO threatens to ground planes post-Brexit and warns there will be no more cheap holidays

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary says his airline may ground flights after Brexit to make voters "rethink".

Mar 6, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Brexit

'Don't let the Tories divide children up according to religion' experts warn

A group of 70 faith leaders and academics have urged the government not to lift a 50% cap on admitting children due to religion.

Mar 5, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Israel Jerusalem capital and Donald Trump

Guatemala follows Trump and announces plan to move embassy to Jerusalem in May

Guatemala follows President Donald Trump and announces plan to move embassy from Israel's capital Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May.

Mar 5, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Israel Donald Trump

Former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi will stand down as leader of his centre-left Democratic Party today

Matteo Renzi set to quit as Italy's ruling Democratic Party leader after dismal election results

Former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi is poised to stand down as leader of his party today (5 March) after a dismal showing in the country's elections.

Mar 5, 2018

By Roger Baird

'Looks like she's stuck in a chimney': Theresa May's speech panned for set design blunder

The Prime Minister attempted to lay out her vision for housing in Britain - but everyone was distracted by something else.

Mar 5, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Theresa May UK Housing

Kim Jong-un meets South Korean delegates in Pyongyang for first time since becoming leader

It is the first time that South Korean officials have met with Kim since he came to power in 2011.

Mar 5, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

South Korea North Korea

US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson makes historic port call in Vietnam

This is the first time in nearly four decades a US aircraft carrier is visiting Vietnam since the war ended in 1975.

Mar 5, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Italy election 2018: Five-Star movement is largest party in exit polls that suggest hung parliament

The Five-Star movement is set to be the largest party in the Italian election which is heading toward a hung parliament, according to exit polls.

Mar 4, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Italy

Anti-Semitic attacks condemned in race for Labour powerbroker

Jennie Formby and Jon Lasman are running to be Labour's next general secretary.

Mar 4, 2018

By Lucia Binding

Jeremy Corbyn

South Korea sending high-ranking delegation including spy chief to Pyongyang

Seoul's gesture comes after successful sports diplomacy during the Olympic games in which North Korean players took part.

Mar 4, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

North Korea South Korea Donald Trump

Donald Trump on Xi Jinping's power grab: 'I think it's great'

US President Trump made the controversial remarks during a closed-door session during a Republican donors conference in Florida.

Mar 4, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Donald Trump

Michelle Obama says she will not run for President in 2020

Michelle Obama says she will not run for President in 2020. The Former First Lady said she wants to focus on nurturing the youth of America.

Mar 3, 2018

By Priya Joshi

Barack Obama

White House lock down as man shoots himself on front lawn; Trump in Florida

President Donald Trump is away Mar-a-Lago, but drama is still unfolding at the White House this weekend.

Mar 3, 2018

By James Hetherington

Donald Trump White House

Russian president Vladimir Putin delivers his annual State of the Nation address before both houses of parliament

Putin on US election meddling: Show us the evidence

Russian president said evidence so far produced was not enough to prove interference or to begin action against the accused Russians.

Mar 3, 2018

By Simon Rushton

Russia

'We're in Hell': Twitter reacts to Theresa May's Road to Brexit speech

Theresa set out her vision for Brexit, yet again, much to the irritation of some social media users.

Mar 2, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Theresa May

Theresa May warns UK to prepare to face 'hard facts' about economic impact of Brexit

The U.K. is due to leave the EU in March 2019, but the two sides have yet to negotiate new arrangements for trade, security, aviation and a host of other fields.

Mar 2, 2018

By Associated Press

Brexit European Union