Coronavirus: Chinese targeted as Italians panic
Craig TaylorItaly’s leaders condemn a series of incidents affecting Chinese students and tourists. BBC News – Europe
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Brexit: Boris Johnson says ‘no need’ for UK to follow EU rules on trade
But the EU’s Michel Barnier offers a contrasting vision of negotiations, calling for a “level playing field”. BBC News – Europe
Brexit: UK begins new chapter outside European Union
France’s Emmanuel Macron says he is deeply sad but David Davis says everybody will win from Brexit. BBC News – Europe
PM Johnson to hail ‘dawn of new era’ on Brexit day
After 47 years as a member of the European project, the UK will leave the EU at 23:00 GMT. BBC News – Europe
Naama Issachar: US-Israeli woman released from Russian prison
Naama Issachar was arrested in Moscow last year and jailed for seven years on a drug charge. BBC News – Europe
Migrant salary threshold fall ‘would boost public sector’
Reducing the minimum by £4,400 would help recruit NHS staff and teachers, says an independent committee. BBC News – Europe