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Trump travel ban: President attacks ‘so political’ courts

US President Donald Trump has taken a swipe at "so political" courts, as his immigration travel ban faces a major legal test. Mr Trump told a gathering of police chiefs in Washington DC that he has the right to enact his executive order.…

Brexit rebellion avoided after ‘meaningful vote’ offer

The government has seen off an attempt to add conditions to its Brexit bill as a Conservative rebellion was avoided. MPs rejected a bid by Labour's Chris Leslie to force the government to consult Parliament on the deal struck with the EU…

Trump says terror attacks ‘under-reported’

US President Donald Trump has accused the media of under-reporting terror attacks, and produced a list to back up his claim. Is he right? While on a visit to US Central Command, a wing of the Department of Defense, he warned of the…

Speaker Bercow: Trump should not speak in Parliament

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has said he would be "strongly opposed" to US President Donald Trump addressing the Houses of Parliament during his state visit to the UK. Mr Bercow told MPs that "opposition to racism and sexism"…

Taking on Trump: Is the US facing a constitutional crisis

Donald Trump says he is defending the United States from terrorism - but a "so-called judge" is "making the job very difficult". But the judge - in halting the president's controversial executive order on immigration - said he was making…

US sanctions Iran after missile test

The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on Iran following its recent ballistic missile test. The US Treasury Department announced the measures against 13 people and a dozen companies on Friday. Read more:…

Norway institutions ‘targeted by Russia-linked hackers’

Several institutions in Norway have been targeted by hackers believed to be linked to Russia, the security service (PST) has warned. The Labour Party, defence and foreign ministries and the security service itself were among those hit,…

Trump cabinet: Democrats boycott health and treasury picks

Democrats on the US Senate Finance Committee are boycotting votes for two of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, forcing a postponement. They said they wanted more information about the financial activities of health nominee Tom…

Fillon pay row: New claim over wife’s ‘fake jobs’

France's centre-right presidential candidate, Francois Fillon, has been hit by further allegations on the day that anti-corruption police raided his office in parliament. Satirical weekly Le Canard Enchaine said last week that his wife…

Trump and May ‘committed’ to Nato

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May have reaffirmed their commitment to the Nato alliance after White House talks. Mrs May confirmed Mr Trump was "100% in favour of Nato" despite the president's recent…

Free soda: France bans unlimited sugary drink refills

Restaurants and other spaces catering to the public in France have been banned from offering unlimited sugary drinks in an effort to reduce obesity. It is now illegal to sell unlimited soft drinks at a fixed price or offer them unlimited…

Trump slams Mexico as leader cancels trip

Donald Trump has hit out at Mexico after its president cancelled next week's visit to the White House. The US president said meeting Enrique Pena Nieto would be "fruitless" if Mexico didn't treat the US "with respect" and pay for a new…