International

Saturday, September 16th 2017 - 07:39 UTC
UK at highest alert following the bomb in the Tube which caused 29 injured

The United Kingdom terror threat has been increased to its highest level as police continue the hunt for the person behind the Friday underground bombing in south-west London. The prime minister said the threat was now critical, meaning an attack is expected imminently, after a device was detonated at Parsons Green station.
Saturday, September 16th 2017 - 07:25 UTC
Theresa May scolds president Trump on London terror attack tweets

British Prime Minister Theresa May has rebuked US President Donald Trump for suggesting suspects in Friday's London train blast were known to police. “I never think it's helpful for anybody to speculate on what is an ongoing investigation,” she said.
Friday, September 15th 2017 - 07:00 UTC
Falklands' Governor Phillips: “You decide how you wish to be governed, now and in the future”

The new Governor of the Falkland Islands emphasized that he was in the Islands to work with, “the democratically elected representatives of the people”, and it was, “entirely proper that you (Falkland Islanders) decide how you wish to be governed, now and in the future.”
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 19:17 UTC
Brazilian agriculture minister home raided by police on corruption probe

Brazil's Police raided the home of a top government official Thursday seeking evidence in yet another corruption case involving a member of embattled President Michel Temer's Cabinet. The operation was authorized by Brazil's top court and is part of an investigation of Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi, who is suspected of bribing state lawmakers during his 2003-2010 terms as governor of Mato Grosso.
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 18:53 UTC
Irish beef farmers warn that an EU/Mercosur deal is a “completely unacceptable”

Pushing the European Union Mercosur deal is a “completely unacceptable”, according to Meat Industry Ireland’s (MII) director Cormac Healy. In a statement, Healy said that any progression and completion of the Mercosur trade deal will have negative effects on the EU beef market.
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 18:24 UTC
Falklands government donates £200k to Caribbean Islands affected by Hurricane Irma

The Falkland Islands Government has made £200k available to assist sister UK Overseas Territories and former Territories in the Caribbean so terribly impacted by Hurricane Irma.
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 18:09 UTC
Major speech on Brexit from Theresa May in Florence on 22nd September

Theresa May will travel to Florence to make a speech on Brexit in a move likely to be seen as a bid to break the deadlock in negotiations. The prime minister will give the speech on 22 September, days before Brexit negotiations resume in Brussels.
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 17:52 UTC
Extra funding (£1bn) promised to Northern Ireland needs Parliament approval

Parliament will need to approve the provision of £1bn of extra funding for Northern Ireland, according to lawyers acting for the government. The money was negotiated by the DUP in June as part of its confidence and supply deal with the Conservatives.
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 17:44 UTC
EU Withdrawal Bill faces 157 amendments, including from the Tories

British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a titanic battle over her flagship Brexit bill, after scores of amendments were tabled within hours of it passing its first parliamentary hurdle. A total of 157 amendments to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill, covering 59 pages, were published, including many from senior Conservative Europhiles.
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 17:41 UTC
Wales will not vote a Bill which means losing influence over areas of its control

The Welsh Government has confirmed it will formally object to Theresa May's plan to transfer EU laws to the UK at the point of Brexit. First Minister Carwyn Jones said the bill “hijacked” powers that “rightfully” belonged in Wales.