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80 injured in third night of Catalonia protests; 33 arrested 17 Oct 2019 - 10:35 am
A woman takes cover as police officers walk past during a protest after a verdict in a trial over a banned Catalonia's independence referendum, in Barcelona, Spain, October 16, 2019. Reuters/ Rafael Marchante
France says Brexit deal seems 'within reach' but 'not guaranteed' 17 Oct 2019 - 10:16 am
European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier (R) arrives for a meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels, on October 16, 2019. / AFP / Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD
Climate-change protesters disrupt London rail services 17 Oct 2019 - 09:30 am
London rail services. Reuters/Peter Nicholls
UK Labour MP resigns over 'anti-Jewish racism' 17 Oct 2019 - 09:25 am
Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during a rally in central London on October 14, 2019, following the State Opening of Parliament. / AFP / ISABEL INFANTES
Keep nuclear in the energy mix to tackle climate change -IEA's Birol 16 Oct 2019 - 02:45 pm
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Italian police net huge haul of explosives, arms from 'mafia' garage 16 Oct 2019 - 12:20 pm
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30 people arrested during Catalan protests: police 16 Oct 2019 - 09:56 am
Protesters clash with Catalan regional police 'Mossos D'Esquadra' officers during a protest in front of the Spanish Government delegations in Barcelona on October 15, 2019. AFP / LLUIS GENE
Italy cabinet approves 2020 budget that cuts taxes, cracks down on evaders 16 Oct 2019 - 08:38 am
People walk in front of a shop in downtown Rome as Italy's cabinet prepares to approve a 2020 budget draft before sending the document to Brussels for scrutiny by the European Commission, Rome, Italy, October 15 2019. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Spanish coders harness tech to track health risks for firefighters 15 Oct 2019 - 08:27 pm
Firefighter Joan Herrera and nurse Vicenç Ferrés Padró of Prometeo test their technology to track health risks in the field, in Catalonia, Spain (IBM photo)
Compulsory photo ID to vote sparks fears of vulnerable Britons losing out 15 Oct 2019 - 08:26 pm
A man stands on the banks of River Thames across from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster in central London on March 27, 2019. AFP / Tolga Akmen
A question of trust: British pollsters battle to call looming election 15 Oct 2019 - 07:34 pm
Big Ben is reflected in a puddle as a cyclist rides by in London on 27 June, 2016. AFP / Leon Neal
Italy lets French migrant ship dock to anger of far right 15 Oct 2019 - 04:12 pm
Members of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) talk to migrants onboard Ocean Viking after a rescue operation, October 13, 2019.  Julia Schaefermeyer/SOS Mediterranee via Reuters.
UK queen attends service for Westminster Abbey's 750th anniversary 15 Oct 2019 - 04:12 pm
Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, leave after a service to mark the 750th anniversary of Westminster Abbey in London, Britain October 15, 2019. Paul Ellis/Pool via Reuters
EU: Brexit deal still possible this week, UK must act now 15 Oct 2019 - 03:40 pm
EU's Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier attends the General Affairs council addressing the state of play of Brexit, in Luxembourg October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Jailed Catalan separatist leader says new referendum inevitable 15 Oct 2019 - 02:16 pm
FILE PHOTO: People walk past a banner depicting dismissed Catalan Vice President Oriol Junqueras, currently in custody awaiting trial on charges of sedition, rebellion and misappropriation of public funds, during Catalonia's national day 'La Diada' in Bar
France warns of 'endless soap opera' on EU membership talks with Balkans 15 Oct 2019 - 12:46 pm
French Junior Minister for European Affairs Amelie de Montchalin leaves the Elysee presidential palace following the weekly cabinet meeting, on October 9, 2019, in Paris. AFP / Bertrand GUAY
Jaroslaw Kaczynski: Poland's polarising powerbroker 14 Oct 2019 - 09:07 pm
Poland's ruling party Law and Justice (PiS) leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski speaks after the exit poll results are announced in Warsaw, Poland, October 13, 2019. Reuters/Kacper Pempel
Catalan protests clog Barcelona after separatist leaders jailed 14 Oct 2019 - 06:01 pm
People walk on the highway towards El Prat airport in Barcelona on October 14, 2019 as thousands of angry protesters took to the streets after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in jail for seditio