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First LookUK PM seeks political alliance in Northern IrelandWith formal Brexit negotiations talks scheduled to begin June 19, British Prime Minister Theresa May is hoping to form an alliance with a Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party聽to secure a majority in Parliament.聽
Macron's strong start impresses the French. But will it launch his party?Predictions ahead of the first round of French legislative elections聽Sunday put the neophyte president's brand new party well ahead of challengers. That's due in large part to Macron's early stalwart presence on the world stage.
First LookBritain voted against May's majority in Parliament 鈥� but what about Brexit?Prime Minister Theresa May's call for a snap election was a gamble that backfired entirely, leaving in its wake shaky British leadership and an even more complex conversation about Brexit.
Why a gay, Indian-heritage prime minister doesn't signal a 'new' IrelandYes, Leo Varadkar's rise sets several firsts for Ireland's top office. But the transformation of Ireland actually happened decades ago.
First LookTrump promises to rebuild US infrastructure system, despite possible setbacksPresident Trump says聽it's time to rebuild America, but his costly infrastructure plan and other political conflicts are distracting attention from his agenda.
First LookPolls open in UK election, as security takes precedence over BrexitBritish voters head to the polls Thursday to decide between the Conservative and Labour parties. But in light of recent terrorist attacks, this election has become more about the country's safety, and less about Brexit.
In Labour-friendly Wales, the trials of Europe's center-left made plainMany see a strong demand for a leftist ideology ahead of tomorrow鈥檚 snap elections in Britain. But Labour, like many social democratic parties across Europe, is still searching for a path forward.
First LookRomanian rights groups urge parliament to halt same-sex marriage referendumRomania faces a turning point: How will an eastern European state, traditionally influenced by the Catholic Orthodox Church, rule on the issue of gay rights?
First LookA chef, clerk, and 'suspicious' Italian: could the London attackers have been stopped?Emerging profiles reveal more information about the attackers 鈥� two of whom were previously known by British authorities.
First LookBritain faces emerging pattern: London attackers were already known to policeThe attack, the third in Britain in three months involving suspects who had been on the radar of British authorities, raises questions over the government's ability to protect British citizens.聽Cuts to the police force in recent years adds new urgency to Thursday's election.
How communities respond to terrorism 鈥� and overcome fearAs foreign correspondents for the Monitor with more than 40 years鈥� experience between us, we鈥檝e found that humor, faith, and unity have helped communities emerge resilient 鈥� if also more alert.
First LookLondoners show kindness and compassion in wake of terrorist attackRestaurants and homes throughout the Borough neighborhood of London opened their doors to strangers Saturday night during a terrorist attack that left seven dead and many injured.
First LookLondon attack: investigation continues as Britain responds to another blowAfter Saturday's terrorist attack that began on the London Bridge left seven people dead, Londoners cautiously return to daily life as Thursday's general election nears.
The end of books? Tell that to 250,000 readers at the Hay Festival.The festival, which ends on Sunday, attracts a quarter million bibliophiles every year, even as the libraries around Hay-on-Wye face constricting budgets and shorter hours.
After Trump trip, is Europe ready to go it alone?Trump鈥檚 鈥淎merica First鈥� orientation and pursuit of an interests-based foreign policy were on full display in Europe, where the consensus is growing that US and European values are diverging.
First LookNew poll projection shows British PM losing majority in snap electionThe polling company YouGov predicts that Prime Minister Theresa May could lose 20 seats in Parliament, a far cry from the landslide victory predicted for her party a month ago.
First LookReminders of East Germany's communist past serve as memory therapy for senior patientsRooms of memorabilia from their youth help many seniors remember the past and engage with their environment in the present.
Another year, another vote. Is democracy burning out Brits?After the Brexit vote, the 2015 general election, Scotland鈥檚 referendum on independence, party leadership contests, and many byelections, next week鈥檚 snap parliamentary elections have many Britons feeling overwhelmed.
First LookCampaigning resumes in Britain after Manchester attackThe nation remains on high alert ahead of the election next month.
Chechnya's anti-gay pogrom: Too much even for the Kremlin?The Kremlin has sent a team of reputable investigators into Russia's tyrannical republic of Chechnya to examine reports of the rounding up, torture, and murder of dozens of gay men.