UK's Johnson wins historic victory in Brexit election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday hailed a political "earthquake" after securing a sweeping election win, which clears the way for Britain to finally leave the European Union next month after years of political deadlock.

Mexico ratifies modified N. American trade deal The Mexican Senate ratified the modified North American free trade agreement with the United States and Canada on Thursday after more than two years of arduous negotiations.

Britain votes in 'Brexit election' Britain goes to the polls on Thursday to determine the immediate future of Brexit, in a vote described as the most important in a generation.

British PM seeks Brexit breakthrough as polls tighten Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Tuesday to demolish three years of stalemate over Brexit, as Britain's political leaders geared up for a frantic final day of general election campaigning.

US, Mexico, Canada finalise trade deal The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal on Tuesday to finalise their new trade agreement, paving the way to ratification after more than two years of arduous negotiations.

Trump: 'Very good things' happening in USMCA talks President Donald Trump hinted on Monday that efforts to push a new continent-wide trade deal through the US Congress were close to success, as senior officials from all sides headed to Mexico for further talks.

Banana-eating performance artist was 'hungry' Performance artist David Datuna waited two hours until "I was hungry" before eating a pricey banana artwork in Miami, he explained with laughter on Monday after returning to New York.

Amid impeachment turmoil, HBO OKs Watergate series US cable channel HBO on Thursday green-lit the production of a new limited series based on the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux.

Trudeau pushes tax cuts, climate in test for minority government Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a legislative agenda on Thursday that touts tax cuts and tougher climate actions in the first test of his new minority government.

US to restart Taliban talks after Trump green light The US negotiator on Afghanistan will shortly resume talks with the Taliban and seek efforts toward a ceasefire, officials have said, three months after President Donald Trump abruptly halted diplomatic efforts that could end America's longest war.