Weber challenges Rutte on his future plans

    EPP group leader Manfred Weber in Strasbourg | European Union Weber challenges Rutte on his future plans German MEP says he wants to know what the Dutch PM’s plans are. By Eline Schaart 2/15/19, 4:50 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:17 AM CET Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party group in the European Parliament…

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      Trade, Gibraltar and fish dominate final Brexit talks

      Just hours before Theresa May heads to Brussels to put the final touches to a Brexit deal with Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, negotiators are still grappling with major points of disagreement between the two sides — notably on fisheries, Gibraltar and the rules governing trade in goods. Intense discussions continued Tuesday night, with the talks centering…

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        Does FIFA 20 have VAR?

        There is plenty about EA Sports’ flagship football game that can frustrate fans, but does it have the sport’s newest divisive technology? FIFA 20 is EA Sports’ latest offering in their massively popular football video game series and it is unrivalled when it comes to recreating the reality of the sport. From mimicking players’ physical appearances and…

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          Juncker ‘not communicating via Twitter’ ahead of Trump meeting

          President of the EU Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and U.S. President Donald Trump, in 2017 | John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images Juncker ‘not communicating via Twitter’ ahead of Trump meeting ‘President Juncker is not communicating via tweet with President Trump,’ Commission spokesperson says. By Gabriela Galindo 7/20/18, 4:35 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:49 AM CET European…

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            Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Donates $21.5 Million in Guitar Sales to Fight Global Warming

            Rocker David Gilmour auctioned 120 instruments from his massive guitar collection for a $21 million windfall that the former Pink Floyd frontman is donating to fight global warming. Christie’s auction house hosted the auction, the largest guitar sale the seller ever held. Gilmour’s auction haul will be donated to liberal activist group ClientEarth, a non-profit…

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              Gibraltar spat holds up Brexit

              Gibraltar is turning into a serious Brexit headache. Even as Theresa May was meeting European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels Wednesday to iron out remaining creases in the draft agreement on the U.K.’s future relationship with the bloc, a serious spat has emerged on the EU27 side. Following the 1-hour-50-minute sit-down with Juncker, May…

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                Michel Barnier paves way for November Brexit summit

                The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier | John Thys/AFP via Getty Images Michel Barnier paves way for November Brexit summit The EU’s chief negotiator said there had been ‘decisive progress’ in the talks. By David M. Herszenhorn 11/14/18, 9:37 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:29 AM CET The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said…

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