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May warns of catastrophe if MPs don't back Brexit deal

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned lawmakers that failure to back her plan to leave the European Union would be catastrophic for Britain, in a plea for support two days ahead of a vote in parliament that she is expected to lose. Lawmakers are set to vote on May’s Brexit deal […]

Three skiers killed after avalanche in Austrian Alps

Three German skiers have been killed in an avalanche in the Austria – and a fourth is missing, police said on Sunday as snowfall set in again in the northern Alps. The bodies of the men – aged 57, 36 and 32 – were recovered on Saturday evening near the ski resort of Lech, a […]

Fulham FC vice-chairman Tony Khan tells fan to 'go to hell' after Burnley defeat

The west London side, nicknamed the Cottagers, sit in the relegation zone and are five points from safety in the Premier League. Supporters reacted with fury when the team lost 2-1 at the Turf Moor stadium in Lancashire after scoring two own goals on Saturday. Khan, the 36-year-old son of the club’s owner Shahid Khan, […]

Opposition leader Corbyn says no deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic'

LONDON (Reuters) – British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday that exiting the European Union without a deal would be “catastrophic” and he would prefer an agreement is reached than a second referendum held. He also said he would table a motion of no confidence in the government “soon” if Prime Minister […]

Sky Views: Use context, compassion & better laws to manage migration

Mark Stone, Europe correspondent Remember Home Secretary Sajid Javid’s self-declared “major incident” over Christmas? The one where the Navy was called in to tackle unprecedented numbers of migrants trying to get into Britain? The government activated its panic stations. Mr Javid dashed back from his holiday. The newspapers pondered what to do about it all. […]

Knifemen 'mistakenly' raid house during children's party in Norfolk

Three balaclava-wearing perpetrators, two of whom had knives, threatened those inside and demanded drugs. Four youngsters were in the property at the time along with two adults, believed to be parents. It is thought the men may have forced their way into the wrong address. Officers said it could have been a “case of mistaken […]

Archbishop warns against abortion protests near GPs

Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has said he disagrees with protests outside GP surgeries, but believes that anti-abortion demonstrations can still be legitimate. He also voiced his support for doctors with a conscientious objection to abortion who “clash with the law”, saying they should not face any professional sanction. Speaking on RTÉ Radio […]

UK weather forecast: Colder conditions and snow possible as end of month nears

Forecasters have warned that temperatures will plunge toward the end of January, despite above-average figures over the last few days. The Met Office cannot say whether the UK will be hit with snow, and suggestions of a Beast from the East sequel are not confirmed. Saturday and Sunday will remain mild, with temperatures hovering at […]

Leeds owner apologises to rival Derby County over Marcelo Bielsa's 'spying'

Andrea Radrizzani met with Derby County’s owner Mel Morris to formally apologise for the actions of Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa. Derby County called police on Thursday morning following reports that a man was “acting suspiciously” on the perimeter of their training ground, ahead of the teams’ clash in the Championship, which Leeds won 2-0. Bielsa […]

Bus driver dies after crashing into bridge in Highlands

There were nine passengers on the bus at the time of the collision, Three of them are in a serious but stable condition, with the other passengers sustaining minor injuries. Emergency services were alerted to the crash southeast of Munlochy, on the Black Isle near Inverness, just after 5.40pm on Friday. The crash involved a […]