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‘The Fastest Way to Fry the Planet’: New Climate Campaign Directed at Air Travel

Andrew Simms / The Ecologist Jul 20, 2023 'Ministry' says follow scientific advice and stop advertising the fastest way to fry the planet as peak heat meets peak holiday flights. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ireland’s Two-Party System Shaken by Sinn Fein Surge

JILL LAWLESS and NICOLAE DUMITRACHE / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 As voters prepare to choose a new parliament on Saturday, polls show surprising support for the party historically linked to the IRA. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Brexit Deal Cleared by EU Parliament; U.K. Set to Leave Friday

RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2020 Although Britain's divorce terms have been approved, huge uncertainties surround the future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Johnson’s Win May Deliver Brexit but Could Risk U.K.’s Breakup

The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 Scotland and Northern Ireland didn’t embrace the Conservative landslide—and may be drifting permanently away from London. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

EU Grants Brexit Delay to Jan. 31; U.K. Ponders New Election

JILL LAWLESS and SAMUEL PETREQUIN / The Associated Press Oct 28, 2019 The decision is welcomed by politicians in the U.K. and the EU—but not by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

EU Envoys Agree That Brexit Extension Is Needed, No Date Set

JILL LAWLESS, DANICA KIRKA and SAMUEL PETREQUIN / The Associated Press Oct 25, 2019 As so often during more than three years of Brexit drama, the two sides are in a stalemate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Millionaires’ Grip on the Globe Is Only Tightening

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 22, 2019 According to Credit Suisse's annual Global Wealth Report, just .9 percent of the population now owns nearly half of the planet's wealth. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Boris Johnson Gets EU Brexit Deal; Next Hurdle Is Parliament

RAF CASERT, JILL LAWLESS and LORI HINNANT / The Associated Press Oct 17, 2019 The agreement lays out the terms for withdrawal, while leaving the details of trade and other issues to future negotiations. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Boris Johnson: U.K. Offering Brexit ‘Compromise’ to EU

JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Oct 2, 2019 A plan to maintain an open border between the U.K.'s Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland will likely face deep skepticism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.K. Court Rules Johnson’s Suspension of Parliament Unlawful

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Sep 11, 2019 With Brexit due in 50 days, the decision deepens Britain's political deadlock. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K. Takes a Giant Step Toward No-Deal Brexit

The Associated Press Aug 28, 2019 Queen Elizabeth II approves Boris Johnson's request, shortening the time the opposition has to keep him from taking the U.K. out of the European Union. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

How John Bolton Bamboozled the Brits Into Conflict With Iran

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 24, 2019 In a big win for war hawks and Trump, the U.S. security adviser tricks London into an adversarial posture toward Iran over an oil tanker. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )