UK's Johnson hails 'new chapter' as he signs EU divorce treaty Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday hailed "a new chapter" in Britain's history as he signed its divorce treaty with the EU, clearing another hurdle before the country exits the bloc next Friday.

Seven Weinstein jurors picked as model Gigi Hadid is excused Seven jurors were picked for fallen film producer Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault trial on Thursday as model Gigi Hadid was excused from serving owing to her fame.

EU chief vows 'day and night' talks on post-Brexit trade deal The European Union's top official said on Wednesday the bloc was ready to work "day and night" to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain by the year-end deadline.

With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal British MPs today resume scrutiny of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal as he races to get it ratified in time for Britain to leave the European Union on January 31.

PM urges Britons 'not to argue' in Christmas message British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public on Monday "not to have too many arguments" over Christmas in a festive message in which he managed to avoid the word Brexit.

Britain's new parliament votes on Johnson's Brexit deal Britain's freshly-elected parliament prepared today to move past years of partisan wrangling and initially approve Prime Minister Boris Johnson's divorce deal with the European Union.

Ethiopia tensions could force election delay: report Ethnic violence and mounting rancour among political elites could force Ethiopia to postpone landmark elections set for May, according to a report released Monday by conflict analysis and prevention group ICG.

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.

UK's Johnson looks set for big win in 'Brexit election'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday's snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU next month after years of political deadlock.

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.