Mrs. May lost a second vote on her plans to leave the European Union, and now faces unpalatable choices with time running out to avoid a chaotic exit.
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Theresa May Secures E.U. Help, Hours Before Brexit Vote
The prime minister flew to Strasbourg and won concessions on the “backstop” plan for the Irish border. Whether they are enough remains unclear.
France Gets a Taste of Post-Brexit Mayhem
The French government says preparations are in place for Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal. But employees at the border are not so sure.
Can U.K.’s Labour Party Survive Brexit?
The party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, tried to play both sides of the debate over leaving the European Union. Now, that “productive ambiguity” is tearing Labour apart.
Soft Brexit? Hard Brexit? How About Endless Brexit?
Even if Parliament approves the government’s plan, Britain has yet to define its new relationship with Europe. In other words, after two torturous years, nothing is settled.
Saudi Arabia Rebuked for First Time by Fellow Members of U.N. Rights Council
The kingdom has a seat on the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, where three dozen nations rebuked it for human rights abuses for the first time on Thursday.
Italy May Split With Allies and Open Its Ports to China’s Building Push
In a move certain to upset American and European Union leaders, Italy appears poised to cooperate in an infrastructure initiative meant to advance China’s global interests and influence.
Deadline Looming, Britain Tries Again to Sway Brussels on ‘Irish Backstop’
British lawmakers were watching closely as the attorney general, Geoffrey Cox, was negotiating changes to the Brexit deal that might win the support, at last, of a parliamentary majority.
White Meat or Dark? Brexit Muddles the Picture
One sector of British agriculture illustrates why an abrupt departure from the European Union would be so disruptive to trade.
In a Change of Tone, U.S. Restores E.U.’s Diplomatic Status
After downgrading the bloc in protocol terms last year, the Trump administration announced a reversal and called it “one of America’s most valuable partners.”