News Headlines - 18 December 2016

European Union's Brexit plans LEAKED: Shock revelations | Daily Express

A LEAKED document has exposed the European Union's hand when it comes to Brexit negotiations and it has emerged Brussels big wigs will do everything within their power to make sure Britain continues to take in thousands of EU migrants.

Rome mayor Virginia Raggi's right-hand man' Raffaele Marra arrested - BBC News

A top aide of Rome's new mayor has been arrested on suspicion of corruption, months after the politician was elected promising to clean up local government.

Vatican marks Pope's 80th birthday with stamp

Pope Francis voiced hope for a "fruitful and joyous" old age at a mass for his 80th birthday on Saturday, as he received messages of congratulations from around the world.

Mercy killing couple with Alzheimer's should never have been allowed to look after each other, says son as he hits out at social services

A husband who took his life after killing his wife, who has Alzheimer's, should never have been allowed to look after her, his son says.

Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick wins Club World Cup for Real Madrid after scare |The Guardian

Two goals from Gaku Shibasaki stunned the European champions as the Japanese hosts took the lead early in the second half before a Ronaldo penalty brought Real level on the hour. The 11-times European champions then survived several more scares and a possible sending-off for their captain, Sergio Ramos, before Ronaldo scored twice more in the first period of extra-time.