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Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon says second Scottish independence vote ‘highly likely’
Scotland's first minister has said a second independence referendum is "highly likely" after the UK voted to leave the EU. Nicola Sturgeon said it was "democratically unacceptable" that Scotland faced the prospect of being taken out of the EU against its will. She said the Scottish government would begin...
Brexit: David Cameron to quit after UK votes to leave EU
Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, he said "fresh leadership" was needed. The PM had urged the country to vote Remain but was defeated by 52% to 48% despite London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backing staying in....
BREAKING NEWS: France calls EMERGENCY meeting following historic Brexit vote
FRENCH president Francois Hollande has called an emergency meeting following Britain's decision to leave the European Union as calls for a Frexit heightened. Ministers in the French Government will meet before 8am (UK time) at an emergency meeting chaired by Hollande to discuss its reponse to the UK's decison to...
FTSE 100 set to lose £120BILLION when markets open amid Brexit panic
FTSE 100 set to lose £120BILLION when markets open amid Brexit panic Traders are set to panic sell and dump stocks hacking around £120billion from Britain's top stock market, as it tumbles from yesterday's close of 6,338 to reach as low as 5,870. It comes after the pound fell by 10 per cent overnight...
WARNING: Exposure to tropical dengue virus spread by MOSQUITOS may increase ZIKA risk
EXPOSURE to the dengue virus — common in tropical countries including Brazil — may increase the danger from Zika infection, new research has shown. Scientists believe the discovery may help explain the recent explosive outbreak of Zika in South America and the Caribbean. Experts have found evidence that...
Germany promised to recognise Hurst’s disputed 1966 World Cup goal if Britain remained
GERMANY’S most popular tabloid Bild had presented Britain with 11 farcical offers in an 11th hour bid for Britain to reject Brexit. Many newspapers across Europe had pleaded for Britain to reject the vote Leave campaign in the build up to the EU referendum. Bild, with a front page addressed ‘Dear Brits’,...
Donald Trump due in Scotland to reopen Turnberry golf resort
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is due to arrive in Scotland for the official reopening of Trump Turnberry, following its major refurbishment. He added his name to the Ayrshire hotel and Open golf course after buying the resort for an undisclosed fee in 2014. The presumptive Republican nominee will arrive in the UK as the...
EU referendum: Pound hits lowest level since 1985
The value of the pound has fallen dramatically as it emerged that the UK had voted to leave the EU. At one stage, the currency hit $1.3305, a fall of more than 10% and a low not seen since 1985. The Bank of England said it was "monitoring developments closely" and would take "all necessary steps" to support...
World reaction as UK votes to leave EU
Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament "We respect the result. We have clarity for the UK to go its own way. "Now is the time for us to behave seriously and responsibly. David Cameron has his responsibilities for his country, we have our responsibilities for the future of the EU. You can see what is...
EU referendum: Brexit sparks calls for other EU votes
The UK's vote to leave the EU has sparked demands from far-right parties for referendums in other member states. France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen tweeted "Victory for freedom" and said the French must now also have the right to choose. Dutch anti-immigration politician, Geert Wilders, said the...
Democratic Republic of Congo arrests group over child rape
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested 75 suspected militiamen for murder and rape in the province of South Kivu. They are accused of targeting very young girls, reportedly associating them with supernatural protection. Those detained include the group's alleged leader, Frederic Batumike, who is a...
Brexit: UK votes to leave EU in historic referendum
The UK has voted to leave the European Union after 43 years in a historic referendum. Leave won by 52% to 48% with England and Wales voting strongly for Brexit, while London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed staying in the EU. UKIP leader Nigel Farage hailed it as the UK's "independence day" but the Remain...