A pro-reform billboard in Hamilton leading up to the October election and referendum.
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Like Brexit in the UK, cannabis reform in New Zealand fell into an age gap — given time, a second referendum would probably succeed.
In Mumbai, India, an artist puts the finishing touches to paintings of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden.
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A round-up of expert analysis from across the world on Biden’s win.
Biden has stronger views on Brexit than Donald Trump.
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The question of the Irish border after Brexit is a more pressing matter for the next president than it has been for his predecessor.
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After four years of obstruction from Trump, European leaders have a long wish list and are impatient to get to work with Joe Biden.
Donald Trump rides an escalator to announce his candidacy for the U.S. presidency at Trump Tower on June 16, 2015, in New York City.
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Candidates from both the right and the left use the escalator as a metaphor for the economic perils – and perks – of upward social mobility.
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The big losers from such a scenario would not be the countries of the European Union.
EU countries are working together to procure a lot of PPE.
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The EU is becoming a key player in the global market for PPE and the UK could miss out if it doesn’t strike a deal.
Sunset at Holyhead, Wales.
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While the English Channel and Irish land border have received most of the Brexit attention, the Irish Sea ports are a major concern.
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The number one deadlock.
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In the row between the UK and EU over how to handle state subsidies after Brexit, both sides insist their proposals are consistent with the political declaration.
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After a some coronavirus respite over the summer, Britain is contemplating a second national lockdown. This comes as Australia and the UK need each other more than they have for decades.
Scotland isn’t up for a no-deal Brexit.
Brexit could leave key sectors struggling and the devolved administrations have little power to do anything about it.
EU and UK are major markets for South African exports, including vehicles.
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An EU-UK trade deal will reinforce the certainty and continuity that South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini – plus Mozambique are seeking in their relationship with the UK.
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Irish trade with the EU contributes an additional 34 tonnes of toxic nitrogen oxides to air in the UK each year.
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The US is a key player in the Good Friday Agreement – but there’s an election to think about too.
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Whether it’s bluster or not, a dangerous message has been sent to the rest of the world that the UK may be willing to backtrack on important promises.
Brandon Lewis and Boris Johnson: doing a deal of their own. Never mind about the EU.
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Northern Ireland minister Brandon Lewis doesn’t seem to care that the UK would be breaking the law by rewriting the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
A detainee holds a hand against her cell window at Yarl’s Wood Detention Centre, Bedford.
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This is a system that will likely become even worse given the impact of Brexit and the backlog of cases created by the pandemic.
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Apple is now worth more than the entire FTSE 100. It says as much about the UK’s premier stock index as it does about American tech.
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Trade deals are usually about breaking down barriers. This one is about putting them up.