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First LookWhy British leaders are talking aren't talking about Brexit nowBritain's political leaders sparred Sunday over the early release of Usman Khan, who killed two people after serving about half his prison sentence.聽
First LookLondon's 'Narwhal Knight': How others have responded to attacksIn the wake of the London Bridge stabbing attack, a look at some other examples of citizen bystanders rising to the violent challenge.聽
FocusWhat turned the tone of British politics from civil to bitter?Historically, British politics may have been rough, but rarely hostile. In recent years, though, bullying and threats have become alarmingly common.
Why Holland aims to leave $80 billion in the groundEarthquake fears are prompting the Netherlands to close a huge gas field.聽That has added new urgency to the search for alternative energy sources.
First LookFrance confronts its 'shame' of pervasive domestic violenceStudies show France's rate of domestic violence is exceptionally high for Europe, despite a long focus on gender equality. Activists call for reform.
Ukraine in play: How Chinese investments change the gameUkrainian industry is ailing. And with the West showing little interest in helping, China has stepped in 鈥� and could reshape Ukraine's allegiances.
First Look'Angels of the Salt': Venice volunteers save works from floodingThousands of young Venetians, clad in rubber boots, are wading through water to save precious sheet music from the worst flooding of their lifetimes.聽
鈥楧ouble discrimination鈥�: In French soccer, being female and LGBTQAs gay players fight for acceptance in the game and off the field, women in soccer also seek pay equity with men. 聽
First LookVenice 'on its knees' as worst flood in 53 years hits islandsWater levels reached 74 inches, bypassing the city's usual flood defenses.聽The聽mayor has聽called on Rome to declare a state of emergency.
Brexit gives a nudge to 鈥榮eparation of powers鈥� in BritainBrexit has overturned many apple carts in the U.K. Now it is prompting constitutional controversy as the role of a 10-year-old Supreme Court rises.
The Berlin Wall is long gone. Its notorious prison still stands.The Rolling Stones, considered subversive, were rumored to be performing near the Berlin Wall in 1969. Hundreds of fans who showed up were jailed.
First LookIn France, portrait theft sparks debate among judgesActivists are stealing presidential portraits to protest France's climate policies, but their trials have turned into聽debates on civil disobedience.
First LookPro-Spain Catalans push back on Barcelona secession protestsCatalans聽who want the region to remain part of Spain聽are increasingly frustrated with disruptions brought by a new wave of pro-independence protests.
Progress WatchHeat waves: How France has cut death toll 90% since 2003In 2003, France suffered a heat wave that left more than 15,000 dead. This past summer, the heat wave was worse, but the death toll plunged.
While MPs feud over Brexit, food banks wonder how to feed the hungryBritain鈥檚 food banks have seen increasing demand in recent years, and supplies are under stress. Brexit could make the problem worse.
Russia joins the climate crusade 鈥� in its own wayRussia seems to be showing signs of taking climate change more seriously. It marks a shifting of thought, but perhaps not yet a very deep one.
As UK sets poll date, a voter鈥檚 dilemma: Vote on party, or vote on Brexit?The Labour Party has long held sway in rural Wales. But Leave dominates there too. On Dec. 12, Welsh voters must choose between party and Brexit.
First LookRenewed Muslim headscarf debate strains France's secular viewsA mother wearing a headscarf on a school field trip has reignited the debate about religious observances in France.
First LookCelibacy challenge: Amazon bishops want married men as priestsAfter a three-week synod, Amazon bishops voted to allow married men to be priests. Pope Francis is also looking at the role of women as deacons.聽
Russia gloats as US leaves Syria 鈥� but frets about keeping the peaceRussia has insisted that the U.S. needed to play a role in brokering peace in Syria. But with the cease-fire deal, it鈥檚 now all up to the Kremlin.