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This story originally appeared in WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian.The latest in a series of duels announced by the European Commission is with Bing, Microsoft’s search engine. Brussels suspects that the giant based in…

Robert Fico is reported to be fighting for his life after being shot in a suspected assassination attempt. The Slovakian populist Prime Minister, 59, was in the town of Handlova - 112 miles north of Bratislava - when several shots were…

Rishi Sunak has agreed to strengthen co-operation with the EU over illegal migration, Downing Street has said.The PM met with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and agreed a new arrangement between British agencies and…

After seven years, five PMs and countless false dawns, Rishi Sunak has hailed a “decisive breakthrough” that could finally mark the end of Brexit. Alongside EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, he unveiled his solution to the bitter trade…

Rishi Sunak has finally agreed a new post-Brexit pact with the EU after months of wrangling. The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have struck a breakthrough agreement over the Northern Ireland Protocol,…

Fixing Brexit will not on its own boost the economy, Keir Starmer admitted today. Critics have blamed quitting the EU for the UK’s slow growth rate, and called for closer ties with the bloc to boost Britain’s performance. But, outlining…

Household energy bills rising from Easter – whether or not regulator Ofgem reduces the price cap – will turn up the heat on already struggling families. The typical £500 increase from April as the Conservative Government axes rebates is…

Under-pressure Rishi Sunak could announce a new Brexit deal tomorrow ­– but faces a backlash from rebels within his party. The Prime Minister is to meet European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen for lunchtime “final talks” on the…

Rishi Sunak has admitted a deal with the EU to fix Brexit is “by no means done.” The Prime Minister appeared to play down the prospect of an imminent agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, amid speculation one could be…

Rishi Sunak will fly to the continent tomorrow as he tries to sort out the mess of the Brexit deal. The PM will meet EU chief Ursula Von Der Leyen and other European leaders at the Munich Security Conference. It is hoped a tweaked trade…