Europe’s historic heat wave crushed more records this weekend, but it’s finally easing

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Eight countries saw their highest June temperatures in recorded history People play as they bathe in a fountain in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Friday. (Zakaria Abdelkafi/AFP/Getty Images) The second pulse of a historic heat wave scorched … Read More

What is the EU-Iran payment vehicle INSTEX?

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The special purpose vehicle INSTEX aims to facilitate trade between the EU and Iran to get around US sanctions. DW examines how it will work, the players and its possible impact. Germany, France, and Britain have launched an EU-backed system … Read More

EU mechanism for trade with Iran ‘now operational’

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The EU has created a mechanism that will allow European countries to trade with Iran despite US sanctions. The move is an attempt to show goodwill toward Iran and keep it in the 2015 nuclear deal. The European Union announced … Read More

Remainer demands Britain ‘immediately’ leaves EU as he pledges support to Brexit Party

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A REMAIN voter has demanded Britain “immediately” leaves the European Union as he ridiculed the Labour Party for “ignoring” constituents in the party’s heartlands. Lee from Cardiff, a self-titled “reluctant Remainer”, said he will now be supporting the Brexit Party because the … Read More

Boris Johnson takes lead in race for British prime minister

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Boris Johnson is the front-runner to replace Theresa May as British prime minister. File Photo by Heinz Ruckemann/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) — British politician Boris Johnson took a big step toward succeeding Theresa May as prime minister, winning the first … Read More

‘Delay means defeat,’ says defiant Boris Johnson as he insists he’ll take Britain of the EU on October 31 – deal or no deal

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Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who is running to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister. REUTERS/Hannah McKay Conservative Politician Boris Johnson, favourite to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister of the UK, will tomorrow commit to taking Britain out … Read More

New PM will not change Brexit deal – EU’s Juncker

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker reiterated the EU’s refusal to renegotiate as many of the Conservative Party candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Theresa May said they would seek a new agreement. “I have the impression for months now that … Read More

Immigrant overload, not Brexit, heralds the end of the European Union

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Niall Ferguson says Europe is becoming ‘the meltdown pot’ as a steadily increasing stream of immigrants breaks down political unity between EU member states and pushes voters back to national boundaries. Matteo Salvini speaks during an anti-immigration protest in October … Read More

Economic clouds gather over Germany

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Stormy times ahead for the eurozone’s economic powerhouse? -Getty Images Concerns are growing over the strength of Germany’s economy – the largest in the eurozone – following the release of more gloomy official figures. Industrial production in April fell by … Read More

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