Angela Merkel ‘tormented’ by Brexit vote and saw it as ‘humiliation’ for EU

Former German chancellor’s book tells how she tried to help David Cameron win over Britain’s Eurosceptics. Angela Merkel has said she was “tormented” over the result of the Brexit referendum and ...

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Angela Merkel expresses ‘huge concern’ at Elon Musk’s US government role

Former German chancellor says politics should govern the social balance between powerful and ordinary citizens. Angela Merkel, who in her new memoir raises fears for the western democratic order ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss

Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.

Shadow chancellor warns Reeves over EU ties after Bank chief says Brexit harming economy – UK politics live

Mel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs union. In news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Georgia votes in an election that could take it toward the EU or into Russia's orbit

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Georgia votes in an election that could take it toward the EU or into Russia's orbit

Georgians are voting in a parliamentary election that many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union

World - ABC News - October 26

Georgia's pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory

The opposition disputes initial results giving the ruling party 54%, after exit polls tell a different story.

How contested votes and foreign influence are rocking EU accession

Also in this newsletter: why two rival business summits spell trouble for the German government’s unity

World - Financial Times - October 29

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

Donald Trump, the final facilitator of Brexit

Britain must relearn the art of the deal or risks being buffeted by big power politics

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling

Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.

Pro-EU leader on course to win tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Merkel: I mistook Trump for ‘someone completely normal’

Memoir of former German chancellor recalls US president’s soft spot for tyrants and apparent fascination with Putin. Angela Merkel’s first mistake with Donald Trump, she says in her keenly awaited ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

A Party of Prigs and Pontificators Suffers a Humiliating Defeat

Democrats may feel righteous, but how’s that ever going to be a winning electoral look?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

UK ministers admit to Brexit pains, but the relief is on hold

Pro-Europeans granted opening to campaign on single issues that strengthen UK-EU ties

World - Financial Times - November 15

'You’ve got a voice kid, use it' - how John Prescott inspired Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner sought inspiration from John Prescott's rise to the near top of the Labour Party and the country.

Merkel Memoir Recalls What It Was Like Dealing With Trump and Putin

The new book by former Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany also aims to justify decisions she made that are still affecting her country and the rest of Europe.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Pakistan humiliate Australia to square ODI series with nine-wicket rout

Australia 163; Pakistan 169-1 First home nine-wicket defeat in an ODI since 1992 World champions Australia have been embarrassed by Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval, suffering one of the heaviest ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Man City's statistics hit new low after Tottenham humiliation

The statistics just keep getting worse for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola

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Why Saw Is The Greatest Horror Movie Franchise Ever

When we think of long-running horror franchises, traditionally we're talking about strings of movies that don't have much to do with each other beyond the ongoing premise. This stuff is supposed to ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

A human is not designed to see what I saw

A former Welsh Guard describes having a "catastrophic breakdown" after returning from Helmand Province.

I Saw Colleagues’ Private Messages Mocking Me

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 13

UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in

French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travel

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Post-Brexit border scheme to simplify trade put on pause again

Single Trade Window designed to reduce friction on imports and exports will be halted until at least 2026 amid cost fears. A key part of the UK’s post-Brexit border strategy has been put on pause ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

UK to retain post-Brexit French school trips scheme

Britain to retain arrangements that cut red tape and were put in doubt by new entry requirements for EU travellers

World - Financial Times - November 13

Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Senate race, defeating Republican Larry Hogan

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has won Maryland’s Senate race, NBC News projects, defeating popular former Republican Gov.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Angela Alsobrooks thanks supporters after winning Maryland Senate race

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks addressed her supporters after defeating former Gov. Larry Hogan in the race for one of the state's Senate seats. Alsobrooks will be the first Black woman elected to ...

Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs not enforcing safety scheme

The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.

Ask for Angela: Staff had no clue, says pub worker

A pub worker warns failures in the Ask for Angela safety scheme could put vulnerable women at risk.

Nato right to heed Russian anger over Ukraine accession plan, Merkel says in memoirs

Ignoring Vladimir Putin’s opposition to 2008 proposal would have risked ‘playing with fire’, writes Germany’s ex-chancellor

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

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