Gina Miller, whose challenge against the government has gone to the Supreme Court.
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Great expectations or much ado about nothing?
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British business will be hoping that, by shrouding herself in the Union Jack, Theresa May has not overplayed her hand.
Romans stand on the road after leaving buildings following an earthquake on January 18.
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Recent research contradicts the belief that a period of calm usually follows a serious earthquake.
A plan for Britain needs European co-operation.
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Going in with all guns blazing is not really how Europe does business – but that’s never stopped Britain.
A ‘Global Britain’ may be difficult to achieve.
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Theresa May will find that having a seat at the table is not the same as being on the wrong side of it.
May takes a hard line on Brexit.
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The UK prime minister is squaring up to European negotiators in pledging a hard Brexit. But is she overplaying her hand?
Waiting area in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Britons, Nigerians, Americans and Brasilians don’t see time in the same way. These differences are explained by the history and constraints of each country.
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Europe is at a crossroads in how it integrates religious minorities. But there are lessons to be learned beyond liberal secularism.
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The island’s leaders are meeting in Geneva to discuss the prospect of reunification. Here’s what is on the negotiating table.
The opportunity for emerging political figures to make their mark is considerable.
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Here are five political leaders from around the world who are emerging as significant talents and possible contenders for influence in 2017 and beyond.
The United Nations Security Council votes on a resolution on monitoring evacuations from besieged parts of Aleppo.
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Despite the cataclysmic risks of the Cold War, times have never been as dangerous as these since 1945. Freedom and the rule of law are both under threat.
A church in Slovakia, where it has become harder to become a state-registered religion.
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State-registered religions will now have to have 50,000 followers with permanent residency, making Islam unlikely to be approved.
Europe rang in the new year in an atmosphere of great tension.
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The future of Europe hangs in the balance. Will its leaders step up?
Continue cooperation is crucial.
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London and Brussels should be constructive about Brexit – for both their financial benefit.
Rogers was a key figure in Brexit negotiations.
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The lack of respect shown to a senior civil servant working hard to make Brexit work is troubling.
Happy new year.
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Where do we go from here? After a dramatic year, we look ahead to some key economic and political trends that will influence our lives over the next 12 months.
Today’s violent extremists can draw inspiration from material online and through media coverage of sensational acts of violence.
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We have become used to hearing stories of ‘increased chatter’ and ‘high alerts’ when it comes to terrorism. Doesn’t that mean intelligence agencies should know enough to prevent attacks?
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Britain has a number of bilateral treaties with Eastern European countries that will remain after Brexit.
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You might be familiar with Article 50, but Article 127 of another European treaty could be as important when it comes to Brexit.
Switzerland’s Grimselsee dam.
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We’re working on a project to map all of Europe’s waterways and dams.