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British Prime Minister Theresa May at a press conference at Downing Street in central London. (Photo: AFP)

Brexit: UK, EU set to clash over competing delay dates

The government's policy has always been and remains to leave the European Union in an orderly way, and without undue...

6 April 2019 7:03 AM IST

The court heard how the lawyer drank three bottles of wine on the long-haul flight before abusing the cabin crew. (Photo:ANI)

Drunk Air India passenger, who went on racist rant, jailed in UK

Simone Burns was described as 'drunk and obnoxious' during a hearing at Isleworth Crown Court in London on Thursday.

5 April 2019 4:32 PM IST

Downing Street released Mays letter moments after a senior EU official told AFP that Tusk was proposing to postpone Brexit day by up to a year. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May asks European Union to delay Brexit until June 30

Prime Minister Theresa May asked the European Union on Friday to delay Britain's departure from the bloc until June 30.

5 April 2019 2:37 PM IST

The plan would let UK leave sooner if the British parliament ratifies a deal. (Photo:AP)

EU's Donald Tusk suggests 12-month extension to Brexit date: Report

Theresa May said earlier this week she would seek a delay that is 'as short as possible' to the current Brexit date of...

5 April 2019 12:42 PM IST

Lawmakers have voted down PM Theresa Mays Brexit deal three times this year. (Photo: AFP)

British MPs offered counselling to cope with 'extraordinary' Brexit...

Hoyle said anyone ringing the confidential phone line would find trained counsellors or advisers.

5 April 2019 9:32 AM IST

The March 10 incident became the second instance that the Boeing 737 MAX jet was involved in a crash within a span of five months. (Photo: ANI)

Ethiopia releases preliminary report into Boeing 737 MAX crash

Ethiopian Minister Dagmawit Moges said that the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft was in good condition before take-off.

4 April 2019 3:38 PM IST

As Britain faces the risk of an abrupt split from the bloc as soon as next week, EU states put pressure on the parliament this week to approve the file. (Photo:AP)

EU panel backs visa-free travel for Britons after Brexit

A European Parliament committee on Wednesday backed giving Britons the right to travel to the European Union without...

3 April 2019 4:44 PM IST

Steve Barclay told the BBC that some Labour proposals, such as a customs union, would be very difficult for the government to accept. (Photo:AP)

UK Brexit chief says May not offering a blank check in talks

With Britain dashing toward a disorderly exit from the EU within days, May pivoted away from the cliff edge on Tuesday.

3 April 2019 2:54 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

British MPs voted against four possible alternative plans for Brexit

The second referendum proposal garnered the most votes in favour -- 280 -- but was beaten by 292 votes against.

2 April 2019 8:58 AM IST

Albanian military personnel walk next to MIG-19 jet fighters inside the main tunnel of the Gjader Air Base built near the city of Lezhe. (Photo: AFP)

In hidden mountain air base, Albania stores jets for sale

The communist-era jets, which include MiG-19, MiG-17 and MiG-21 models among others, have been out of commission for...

2 April 2019 8:46 AM IST

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine greet supporters in Ankara on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Local polls: Erdogan party faces upset after 16 years

Speaking to supporters in Ankara after Sunday's polls closed, Erdogan had said the election was a victory for the AKP.

2 April 2019 6:30 AM IST

A police car racing to the scene of the crash collided with another vehicle, killing the two people inside and seriously injuring three police officers, the DPA news agency reported. (Photo: AFP)

Russia's one of richest women killed in German plane crash

Natalia Fileva, a co-owner of private Russian airline S7, died in the accident, the company said in a statement.

1 April 2019 11:06 AM IST