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Russia, other key powers discuss Venezuelan crisis in Sweden

Sweden is hosting talks between major global powers with stakes in dealing with Venezuela's political turmoil, the latest ...

Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader

The flamboyant, divisive Boris Johnson took a commanding lead Thursday in the contest to become Britain's next prime ...

Scottish leader: Brexit signals need to chart future path

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Brexit and the "horror show" of the British government leadership contest are ...

EU asks Italy to better explain debt or face legal action

Europe's economy commissioner on Wednesday urged the Italian government to quickly provide any new information it might have ...

UK House of Commons rejects bid to rule out no-deal Brexit

British opposition lawmakers failed Wednesday in their latest attempt to ensure the U.K. can't leave the European Union ...

Thousands of Czechs demand premier, justice minister resign

Thousands of Czechs have rallied to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his new justice minister as ...

Czech Republic urges EU to start talks with North Macedonia

The Czech prime minister is urging the European Union to start accession talks with North Macedonia, saying failure to do so ...

EU publishes Europe-wide rules on drone operation

The European Union has published EU-wide rules on drones to provide a clear framework for what is and isn't allowed, improve ...

Nominations set to close in race to be next UK leader

Nominations close Monday in the Brexit-dominated race to become Britain's next prime minister, a contest that will be decided ...

Albania president cancels elections, citing tense climate

Albania's president on Saturday canceled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the ...

Vladimir Putin

Putin says US unilateralism hurts global trade, sows chaos

Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the United States for using pressure and sanctions to maintain its economic ...

The Latest: German lawmakers pass migration bills

The Latest on migrants in Europe (all times local): 4:45 p.m. The German parliament has approved a package of laws reforming ...

Court quashes bid to prosecute Boris Johnson over EU claim

Britain's High Court has quashed a bid to prosecute Conservative lawmaker Boris Johnson for allegedly lying during the ...

Conservative rivals battle as May exits, defeated by Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May formally steps down as Conservative Party leader on Friday, defeated by the Brexit ...

Europe shows challenges for US regulators targeting Big Tech

As U.S. authorities prepare to investigate Silicon Valley's digital giants, they'll look for inspiration — and warnings — ...

North Macedonia prime minister hints at early elections

North Macedonia's prime minister says he could call early elections if his country fails to get a date for the start of ...

The Latest: European Central Bank ready to help economy more

The Latest on the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 4:25 p.m. European Central Bank ...

Ford to close 'unsustainable' Wales plant that employs 1,700

A Ford engine plant in Wales that employs 1,700 people is "economically unsustainable" and will close next year, the carmaker ...

World markets advance ahead of European Central Bank update

World stocks climbed Thursday on expectations that the European Central Bank may signal stronger support for the economy even ...

EU wary on budget impact of Greece's new benefits, tax cuts

The European Commission has voiced concern at the impact new benefits and sales tax cuts will have on Greece's austerity ...