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July 6, 2017

EU rift exposed: UK, France skip emergency summit on Trump

Donald Trump divided Europe last night as France joined Britain in snubbing emergency EU talks on the bloc’s approach to him.

July 6, 2017

Assange questioned on sex crimes accusations at Ecuadorean Embassy in London

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was being questioned by prosecutors on Monday about possible sexual misconduct committed in Sweden six years ago.

July 6, 2017

At least 7 killed after tram derails in London, police say

Seven people were killed and more than 50 injured when a tram derailed while rounding a tight curve in a rainstorm in south London Wednesday, police said.

July 6, 2017

Banker convicted of murdering 2 sex workers in drug-fueled Hong Kong attack

A British banker was convicted of murder Tuesday for killing two Indonesian women in Hong Kong, torturing one of them over three days while using cocaine in a gruesome case that shocked the Chinese financial hub.

July 6, 2017

Assange to be questioned by Swedish prosecutors on sex assault accusations

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, will be interviewed over sexual assault allegations, a Swedish prosecutor has said.

July 6, 2017

British court brings Brexit to a screeching halt

Britain's plans to leave the European Union hit a large speed bump Thursday, as the High Court ruled that the government can't start exit negotiations without a vote in Parliament.

July 6, 2017

Manchester attacker used 'student loans' to buy bomb materials, cops reveal

Cops have revealed Manchester attacker Salman Abedi was living off student loans before orchestrating the horror attack that claimed the lives of 22 people.

July 6, 2017

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he'll come to US -- with caveat

WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange said on Thursday he would stand by his earlier pledge to be extradited to the U.S.

July 6, 2017

Will WikiLeaks' Julian Assange make good on his offer to turn himself in after Manning clemency?

Last week, Wikileaks posted on Twitter that if President Obama granted Chelsea Manning clemency, its founder, Julian Assange would agree to be extradited to the U.S.

July 6, 2017

Theresa May 'honored' to serve as Britain's next prime minister

Theresa May said Monday she was "honored and humbled" to be chosen as Britain's next prime minister, after the Conservative Party confirmed she would take over from David Cameron this week.