Donald Tusk

EU slams Boris Johnson as UK releases Brexit contingency plans

Britain published "no-deal readiness" plans to reassure businesses and voters and suppliers of medical goods. Meanwhile, EU Council President Donald Tusk accuses PM Boris Johnson of "stupid" Brexit blame game.

Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda

The 328 to 301 vote, made possible by fellow Conservatives who turned their back on Johnson's pleas, cleared the way for Johnson's opponents to introduce a bill that seeks to prevent Britain from leaving the European Union without a deal October 31.

Iran's Zarif leaves G7 talks, unclear if progress made to ease tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's presence had not been announced and represented a gamble by French host Emmanuel Macron who is seeking to soothe spiralling tensions between Iran and the US.

EU leaders break deadlock, nominate candidates for top posts

The nominations came after one of the longest summits in recent years, outstripping even all-night negotiations during the Greek debt crisis.

European Parliament elections under way after polls open in UK, Netherlands

Most countries will be voting on Sunday, with the results expected overnight into Monday.

Stubborn battle for Tripoli and a divided Europe keep stalemate in Libya

While the leader of the UN-backed government, Fayez al Sarraj, has failed to rally support from the EU states, Europe’s divided stance on Khalifa Haftar's military operation hinders any attempt to stop the ongoing war in Libya.

Brexit deadline extended to October 31

European leaders offered Britain a six-month delay to its Brexit departure, officials said. Britain's PM Theresa May, who had sought a delay only until June 30, has agreed to the offer.

UK should refrain from measures jeopardising decision-making process - EU

European Union leaders gather for the beginning of an emergency EU summit moving closer to granting the United Kingdom a new delay for its departure from the bloc.

France says 'premature' for UK to consider further Brexit delay

In a letter, British Prime Minister Theresa May had told the EU Council president Donald Tusk that she wanted to ensure her country left the bloc in an "orderly way," as she fights to have the current exit deal approved by parliament.

Brexit negotiations have been extended, but what does that mean?

The European Union has granted the UK an extension until May 22, but only if Prime Minister Theresa May can get her agreement, which has already been resoundingly rejected twice, through parliament.

EU leaders offer two options for short Brexit delay

As Britain faces a sharp cliff-edge deadline of March 29 to leave, Prime Minister Theresa May's EU colleagues say the split could wait until May 22 if British lawmakers approve a withdrawal accord next week.

UK's May urges lawmakers to back her Brexit deal now

British Prime Minister Theresa May formally asked the European Union to postpone the UK's departure until June 30.