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Catalan separatists begin ‘trial of the century’ in Madrid

Twelve people appear before Supreme Court charged with rebellion

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Can Yemen peace talks avert a humanitarian disaster?

Meeting between Houthi rebels and government officials hailed as a ‘milestone’ by UN, but huge obstacles still remain

What did Jeremy Corbyn promise the EU on Brexit?

Brexiteer labels Labour leader ‘useful idiot’ as Tories rebuff opposition’s Brexit advances

Ten fattest countries in Europe

New study shows UK has third-highest level of obesity among European nations

Budapest’s finest: the creative process of Nanushka’s Sandra Sandor

From Budapest to Los Angeles - how a Hungary-based fashion brand is going global

Italy steps back from euro referendum threat

Currency plebiscite ‘not in the governing coalition’s contract and will not be pursued’ says deputy prime minister

Theresa May to keep UK under EU law until end of transition

Prime minister risks Brexiteer ire as she takes personal command of negotiations

Will Theresa May’s ‘third way’ customs plan work?

EU dismisses prime minister

May survives Tory rebellion on ‘meaningful’ Brexit vote - but at what cost?

Confusion reigns after last-minute concession sees Government avoid defeat

Is Spain heading for a snap election?

Ciudadanos leader urges new vote to resolve ‘institutional crisis’

Police struggle with refuelling cars

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Central Europe rocked by double resignation

Departure of Europhile Slovak and Slovenian leaders could spell trouble for the EU

EU split over expansion plans

European leaders are divided over enlargement into the Balkans, fearing it could awaken dark forces

Tie breaker: how Drake

Creative director Michael Hill is helping Drake

EU unveils new migration plan amid free movement backlash

Fifty thousand refugees will be relocated over two years, even as Schengen rules are tightened

Finland’s baby shortage threatens welfare state

Birth rate at lowest level in nearly 150 years, well below the European average