EU leaders acknowledge Brexit turning point at Rome summit

EU leaders have marked the 60th anniversary of the bloc's founding treaty as a historical turning point, with the UK preparing to officially trigger divorce proceedings next week.

In their solemn declaration ending the summit, the 27 leaders sought to end paralysis which has gripped the EU on several issues and enshrined the notion that some member states will be able to move ahead on some issues while others remain on the sidelines.