UAE travellers fly ‘private’ to beat UK airport crisis
Private jet services in the UAE and the Gulf are back in heavy demand as wealthy travellers go back to chartered flights to get to the UK.
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UAE travellers need to wait even 3 months to get a visa to Europe
Europe’s searing heat wave isn’t the only factor affecting travel from the UAE – just trying to get a Schengen visa could now take as long as three months, forcing holidaymakers to head for other destinations.
Scandal-ridden Boris Johnson to quit as U.K. prime minister
Boris Johnson will announce his resignation as British prime minister on Thursday after he was abandoned by ministers and his Conservative Party’s lawmakers who said he was no longer fit to govern.
Zelensky, Johnson meet on defense, security issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with visiting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday to discuss defense and security issues, the presidential press service said.
UK allows WikiLeaks founder Assange to be extradited to US
British interior minister Priti Patel on Friday approved the extradition of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange to the United States to face criminal charges, bringing his long-running legal saga closer to a conclusion.
UK government’s 1st flight of asylum seekers to Rwanda grounded
The first plane set to take off late Tuesday from the UK carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda in a controversial scheme will not take place, according to local reports.
Russian man accused of spying arrested in UK
A 40-year-old Russian man was arrested at a London airport on suspicion of spying for Russia, local media reported.
EU takes legal action against UK over breaching Northern Ireland Protocol
European Union launched on Wednesday legal action against the United Kingdom for breaching the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit deal.
At least 8,000 super rich Indians are expected to migrate out of the country this year
As many as 8,000 high net worth individuals are expected to migrate out of India in 2022, a new study has estimated.
The World’s Most Expensive And The Cheapest City For Expats
Higher prices and a stronger currency over the past year have kept Hong Kong at the top of the most expensive list.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives Tory MPs’ no-confidence vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday survived a vote of no confidence from his own Conservative MPs but with his position weakened after a sizeable number refused to back him.
The Queen refuses to hand over swords destined for Moscow museums
Queen has joined the cultural boycott of Russia by withholding swords destined for Moscow.The Royal Collection had agreed
UK unveils new visa scheme for Ukraine war
visa scheme will allow Ukrainians fleeing the war without relatives in Britain to work in the U.K. and have full access to state benefits
Boris Johnson could broker oil deal after Saudi Arabia refuses Joe Biden’s phone call
Boris Johnson is facing calls to intervene to urge Saudi Arabia to release oil country’s crown prince refused call Joe Biden, US president.
Russia says it’s used thermobaric weapon system in Ukraine: UK
Russian Ministry of Defense claims it has used a thermobaric rocket launching weapon in its deadly attack on Ukraine, U.K announced
UK, Ukraine express commitment to further tighten sanctions against Russia
Boris Johnson, Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemn 'horrifying' attack on maternity hospital in Mariupol by Russian forces
How AWOL British soldier could draw U.K. into conflict with Russia
Barely two weeks into the brutal war in Ukraine, one question has arisen: Which countries are involved in the fighting?
Zelensky invokes Churchill: ‘We will fight in the forests, the fields’
Volodymyr Zelensky invoked wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill as he appealed to the U.K. Parliament to do more for Ukraine
UK doubling troops in Estonia as tanks and armoured vehicles sent to bolster Nato while war rages
British tanks and armoured vehicles are travelling to Estonia as the UK aims to bolsters Nato's eastern flank amid Vladimir Putin
Putin isn’t insane and won’t use nuclear weapons, says ex-Russian foreign minister
Vladimir Putin isn't insane and will not intentionally use nuclear weapons against the West. Andrei Kozyrev, Minister of Foreign Affairs
UK’s Johnson lays out six-point response to Russian aggression
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out a six-step approach to helping Ukraine. President Biden European leaders, Johnson Ukraine.
Foreign fighters now on battlefield helping battle Russia: Ukraine
foreign fighters have arrived in Ukraine amid heavy Russian bombardment and are on the battlefield, Ukraine military
Britain sets out ‘dirty money’ crackdown, wants to hobble Russia’s Putin
Britain set out ways it would crackdown on "dirty money" on Monday, introducing new legislation to "hobble" Russian President Vladimir Putin
Don’t lecture me on plight of refugees, says Dominic Raab
need for security checks on new arrivals to Britain as part of the Government’s commitment to helping those fleeing Vladimir Putin’s invasion
Don’t test Britain, Ben Wallace warns Vladimir Putin
Ben Wallace has warned Vladimir Putin not to “test” the United Kingdom, as the Defense Secretary indicated that he could pour
Russia-Ukraine War: ‘Putin must fail’, says Johnson as he lays out six-point plan
Boris Johnson will issue a plea to world leaders to match their words on Ukraine with action as he sets out a six-point plan for tackling
Queen Elizabeth shows support for Ukraine, makes ‘generous donation’ to aid victims
Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generous donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Johnson, Bolsonaro call for Ukraine ceasefire
Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have called for a ceasefire in Ukraine, a Johnson spokesperson said following talks
Ukraine to unveil NFTs to support military as crypto funding push continues
NFTs to support Ukrainian Armed Forces soon," Mykhailo Fedorov said in a tweet, without giving any further details of the project.
UK intelligence says Russian advance on Kyiv has made little progress
past three days and the cities of Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mariupol remain in Ukrainian hands, according to British military intelligence.
Russian channel RT to be taken off UK broadcast
RT, the Russian state-owned news channel, will no longer have a platform in the UK.
SWIFT sanctions on Russia: Magic bullet or paper tiger?
Russia from the SWIFT payment system could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world.
UK’s Johnson says we will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine
Boris Johnson said British troops would not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, and that recent reinforcements were firmly within the borders of NATO members.
Chelsea owner Abramovich helping Ukraine negotiate for peace, says spokeswoman
Roman Abramovich was contacted by the Ukrainian side for support in achieving a peaceful resolution, and that he has been trying to help ever since
‘Punish Russia’: Sanctions imposed on Moscow over Ukraine invasion
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a wave of sanctions as global leaders seek to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin.
Ukraine Crisis: UK To Impose Sanctions On 5 Russian Banks
"The UK and our allies will begin to impose the sanctions on Russia that we have already prepared," said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in parliament.
Explains: UK-Australia reopens borders to tourists after nearly 2 Years
With coronavirus cases around the world witnessing a drop, the UK is set to scrap the remaining Covid-19 restrictions while Australia reopened its borders to tourists nearly two years after sealing it due to the pandemic.
Ukraine: Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945 – Boris Johnson
Intelligence suggests Russia intends to launch an invasion that will encircle Ukrainian capital Kyiv
UK, Russia relations hit ‘lowest point’ over Ukraine
London threatens Russians with sanctions in case of Ukraine invasion, Moscow says it would retaliate
Putin’s superyacht abruptly left Germany amid sanction warnings over Russia-Ukraine tensions,…
Vladimir Putin's yacht Graceful left Hamburg before finishing repairs, German media reported.
It is speculated Graceful made an abrupt exit to avoid Western sanctions if Russia invaded Ukraine.
The luxury superyacht is said to be…
Samsung discontinues Galaxy S21 Ultra
South Korean tech giant Samsung has discontinued selling its Galaxy S21 Ultra in anticipation of the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra.
GSM Arena confirmed the news that Samsung has decided to discontinue selling the Galaxy S21 Ultra on its…
UK court to rule on Assange extradition case
LONDON
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn Monday whether he can appeal to Britain’s Supreme Court against a High Court ruling that he may be extradited to the United States.
The High Court on December 10 reversed an earlier…
US, other countries condemn North Korea’s ballistic missile launch
The US and five other countries urged North Korea on Monday to end its nuclear program and ballistic missile tests.
The US, UK, France, Ireland, Albania and Japan issued a joint statement ahead of a UN Security Council session that…
Belgian trial starts over UK migrant truck deaths
BRUGES, Belgium
Two years after 39 Vietnamese migrants died aboard a truck that travelled to Britain, Belgium on Wednesday opened the trial of 23 people suspected of involvement in the human-smuggling ring responsible.
The…
UK to remove all 11 countries from travel red list
LONDON
11 countries on the UK’s red travel list will be taken off the list early Wednesday, British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
On Twitter Tuesday, Shapps added: "All current (coronavirus) testing measures remain…
Israel, UK to work on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons
LONDON
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid say they will do everything to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
Truss and Lapid wrote a joint article for The Daily Telegraph ahead of the Monday…
Queen Elizabeth suffers ‘sprained back’, will miss Remembrance service, says palace
LONDON
Queen Elizabeth II has a “sprained back” and will miss today’s Remembrance service — her first planned public appearance since resting on medical advice, Buckingham Palace said.
The ceremony honouring fallen troops is close to…
US to begin UK appeal against Assange extradition block
London
Washington said after the decision in January that it was "extremely disappointed" by District Judge Vanessa Baraitser's decision, which was made on the grounds of Assange being a suicide risk.
It is seeking to overturn that…
1,115 migrants trying to cross English Channel to UK in two days
LONDON
Britain has rescued or intercepted a total of 1,115 migrants trying to cross the English Channel over simply two days, the country’s interior ministry said on Sunday.
Rising numbers of Channel crossings by migrants in small…
Ex-British soldier arrested by Taliban rescued from Afghanistan
KABUL
A former British soldier arrested by the Taliban has been flown out of Afghanistan by a traveling delegation from the United Kingdom, Sputnik reported citing an international broadcaster.
Ben Slater used to be detained by the…
fuel problems driven by demand, immigration is no solution, says Boris Johnson
MANCHESTER
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today any problem drivers were having in filling up with petrol is due to demand and ruled out relying on immigration to raise the numbers of truck drivers to deliver the fuel.
At…
World’s attention focus Scotland for climate summit, says Queen Elizabeth
LONDON
The world’s attention will be focused on Scotland for subsequent month’s climate summit, Queen Elizabeth told Scottish lawmakers today, including that they would have an important role in making a better, more healthy world.…
China today thinks it’s safer to be feared than to be loved
Beijing
The france-based research body has described how "Machiavellian" China has built a tentacular network to exert its influence worldwide, a media report said.
The Strategic Research Institute of France's renowned Military…
11 best coffee shops in London
Bar Italia
Bar Italia could be a sliver of an espresso bar that’s almost as classic an institution as anywhere else in London you'll choose a cup of coffee. It’s expensive, and seating is limited, but you’ll want you’re a part of…
US travel restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign visitors from November
Washington
The united states on Monday (local time) announced that it'll ease travel restrictions on foreign visitors who are fully vaccinated against COVD-19 from November, US media reported.
"Beginning in early November, foreign…
France upset about a new security pact between US, UK, and Australia
France isn’t the only country upset about a new security pact between the US, UK, and Australia: Some Southeast Asian nations also are worried the partnership could provoke China and spur a regional race.
The so-called AUKUS partnership,…
New Zealand’s policy on nuclear arms remains unchanged, Says Prime Minister
Wellington
New Zealand won't change its policy on prohibition of nuclear-powered submarines, the country’s prime minister said on Thursday, as Australia joined the US and UK during a security pact to accumulate nuclear submarines.…
Boris Johnson’s Cabinet unlikely to silence rumblings in his party
LONDON
Two years after winning a crushing parliamentary majority, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has more responsible for growing criticism of his government's performance, by ordering a big reshuffle of his Cabinet.
Foreign…
Afghan female football teams arrived in Pakistan, will seek political asylum in UK, US and Australia
Afghanistan’s youth women's football team players alongside their families have arrived in Pakistan and can seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban government in Kabul.…
Preliminary Meeting Held To Address Ex-Gurkhas’ Demands
London
A preliminary meeting held on Wednesday on the initiative of the British government in an effort to address the demands of ex-Gurkhas, including equal pension pay.
The meeting took place among Defense Minister of the United…
UK-bound migrant boats back to France
LONDON
Boats carrying migrants from France to UK shores will be intercepted by British border forces, and migrants will be pushed back, risking a row with French authorities, according to local reports.
The UK’s border force staff are…
Growing strategic competition in Black Sea and threat of war
Giray Saynur Derman
The Black Sea has been home to countless civilizations and tribes in every period of history, becoming a region of geopolitical and geostrategic importance in many aspects, particularly economy, trade, and…
How China keeps US-UK relationship special
Joe Biden and Boris Johnson met for the first time on Thursday ahead of the G7 summit, after much media discourse highlighted the White House’s concerns over Northern Ireland and the president’s scorn for the PM in the past. But as Biden’s…
Queen Elizabeth II to meet Joe Biden on June 13
LONDON
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will meet US President Joe Biden in London on June 13, the Buckingham Palace announced Thursday.
“The Queen will meet the President of the United States of America and First Lady Jill Biden at…
Lawyer: Iranian-British woman gets another year in prison
Tehran
An Iranian-British woman long held in Tehran has been sentenced to another year in prison, her lawyer said Monday, drawing immediate criticism from Britain in the high profile case that has prompted international condemnation of…
UK trial reinfects volunteers who have had virus: Thunberg backs Covid vaccine inequity fight
Geneva
Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Monday slammed the "tragedy" of vaccine inequity as she donated 100,000 euros ($120,000) from her foundation to the Covax scheme for global access to Covid-19 jabs.
The donation to…
UN climate talks must go ahead in June even if online: UK
Paris
UN climate talks must go ahead in June even if negotiations are held virtually, Britain's president of the COP26 summit said Tuesday, despite "valid concerns" over the lack of in-person dialogue.
In an open letter to countries…
Prince Phillip, the duke of Edinburgh
LONDON
Prince Phillip Mountbatten, the duke of Edinburgh, was born on June 10, 1921 in Greece, a member of both the Greek and Danish royal families. He was the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of…
UK to announce new international travel rules
London
Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a "traffic-light" system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown.
The announcement comes as the UK has set a tentative date of May 17 to…
World leaders urge for global treaty to protect countries from pandemic
LONDON
The world needs a global settlement, similar to the one that forged World War II, to protect countries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, world leaders said in a joint letter on Tuesday.
The letter that came after a G7…
UK ‘seriously concerned’ over illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
LONDON
The UK is “seriously concerned” over Israel’s decision to construct more settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a statement from Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said Monday.
Last Monday, Israeli…
EU urges Iran to fulfill obligations of nuclear deal
BRUSSELS
The European Union called on Iran on Monday to abandon its efforts to enrich uranium up to 20% and fulfill the obligations of the nuclear deal it signed in 2015.
In a statement, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the…
UK watchdog investigates Google’s ad data revamp proposals
LONDON
Britain’s competition watchdog said Friday it launched an investigation into Google’s plan to overhaul its ad data system over worries it could leave even less room for rivals in the online ad industry.
The Competition and…
EU ambassadors unanimously approve post-Brexit trade deal
Ambassadors of the EU member states in Brussels on Monday approved the post- Brexit trade deal between the bloc and the UK.
“EU Ambassadors have unanimously approved the provisional application of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation…
UK and EU reach Christmas Eve Brexit deal
LONDON
The UK and EU reached a post-Brexit trade agreement on Christmas Eve after four-and-a-half years of bitter negotiations and only a week to spare until the end of the transition period on Dec. 31.
“We have taken back control of…
Edging into Christmas Eve, EU and UK near Brexit trade deal
BRUSSELS
European Union and British negotiators inched their way to within touching distance of a trade deal early Thursday, raising hopes a chaotic economic break between the two sides on New Year’s Day could be averted, officials said.…
The UK–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement could be a strategic surprise
Vietnam and the United Kingdom, which have been in a strategic partnership since 2010, are expected to strike a free trade agreement soon. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed hope for an agreement when he received British…
Court papers: Meghan felt ‘unprotected’ by monarchy
LONDON
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, felt “unprotected by the institution” of Britain’s monarchy and was “prohibited from defending herself” against negative media coverage when she was pregnant, U.K. news outlets agency reported…
Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue
LONDON
The governing body of Oxford University’s Oriel College on Wednesday recommended the removal of a statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes that has long been the target of protests — though it won’t be taken down immediately.…
BP takes $17.5B hit as pandemic accelerates emissions cuts
LONDON
Energy company BP is writing down its oil and gas assets by as much as $17.5 billion and will review its plans to develop oil wells as the shock to the industry and world demand from the COVID-19 pandemic pushes major producers to…
London mayor says statues of imperialists could be removed
LONDON
More statues of imperialist figures could be removed from Britain’s streets, following the unauthorized felling of a monument to slave trader Edward Colston in the city of Bristol, the mayor of London said Tuesday.
Mayor Sadiq Khan…
UK’s homeless worried as coronavirus hotel scheme draws to close
LONDON
Thousands of homeless people in Britain were given hotel rooms to protect them from coronavirus but as the outbreak slows, charities fear they could soon be back on the streets.
Lisa was among 15,000 people in England given…
George Floyd’s death an American tragedy with global echoes
LONDON
When black men died at the hands of U.S. police in recent years, the news made international headlines. The name of George Floyd has reached the world’s streets.
Since his death while being detained by Minneapolis police last week,…
VIRUS DIARY: He draws, and a world opens up for his mother
JOANA MATEUS
LONDON
I cannot draw. I am unable to sketch anything past the outlines of a simple flower or a house no one would want to live in. For my verbally delayed autistic 6-year-old son though, drawing is a lifeline. It’s how he…
A Nepali migrant worker rescued in UK
London
The Nepali Embassy in the United Kingdom has rescued a Nepali migrant worker who was working as a helper in an Indian man’s house.
The worker was rescued after he was forcibly taken out from the house. According to Spokesperson at…
UK: Oxford vaccine goes to human trials’ next phase
LONDON
Oxford University announced that its COVID-19 vaccine has entered its next phases of human trials, according to a statement on Friday, as British health authorities announced that 351 more people died from the disease across the UK…
Khashoggi’s fiancee pens open letter to Newcastle fans
LONDON
The fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Wednesday posted an open letter to fans of Newcastle United FC, urging them to oppose a proposed Saudi takeover of the English Premier league club.
“I write to you at a…
Iran hackers interfered in Scottish independence vote
LONDON
In a report produced for Facebook, an analysis firm said that Iranian hackers attempted to interfere in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum in favor of those wanting to leave in an attempt to break up the UK.
The report,…
UK voters more critical of government over COVID: poll
LONDON
Support for the British government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has fallen, leading to a drop in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s standing in the eyes of voters, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Forty-nine percent of respondents…
‘Foretaste’ of Brexit: Virus cuts off much of UK farm labor
LONDON
Britain’s fruit and vegetable farmers have long dreaded their country’s exit from the European Union, worrying that it would keep out the tens of thousands of Eastern European workers who come every year to pick produce.
Now, the…
UK PM Johnson’s ‘go to work’ advice sparks wide confusion
LONDON
Employees, business owners, police and trade unions in Britain expressed confusion Monday after the government switched from telling workers to stay at home to urging them to return to work — but preferably without getting near…
UK’s Johnson to unveil road map for exiting virus lockdown
LONDON
The British government has replaced its “stay at home” coronavirus slogan with a new “stay alert” message, a move that has met with widespread criticism ahead of a speech Sunday in which Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lay out the…
UK police referred to watchdog over tasering video
LONDON
Greater Manchester Police have referred themselves to UK’s police watchdog on Saturday after a video of officers tasering a man twice in front of a child went viral on social media.
The incident reportedly took place at a petrol…
In VE Day address, Queen Elizabeth praises Britain’s response to coronavirus pandemic
London
In an address to mark 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Queen Elizabeth II has praised Britain response to the coronavirus crisis and said that the UK's "streets are not empty but are filled with the love and care".…
Oxford, UK drug giant to develop anti-COVID-19 vaccine
LONDON
Oxford University announced on Thursday that it was teaming up with British drug manufacturer AstraZeneca to develop and manufacture an anti-coronavirus vaccine, according to a statement.
The move would allow the UK to rapidly…
UK leader Boris Johnson, partner announce birth of baby boy
LONDON
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds announced the birth of a son on Wednesday, just two days after Johnson returned to work following hospitalization for the coronavirus.
Johnson’s office said…
Prince Harry records message for Thomas the Tank Engine
LONDON
Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favorite Thomas the Tank Engine.
The Duke of Sussex introduces a new program called “Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine,” which has a…
Mosque’s makeshift morgue shows virus toll on UK minorities
BIRMINGHAM, England
The holy month of Ramadan is underway, and the Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif in Birmingham should be full of worshippers. But this year, the main arrivals are the dead.
While the mosque in the central England…
Meghan’s privacy case against tabloid heard at UK Court
LONDON
A preliminary hearing opened Friday at Britain’s High Court in the Duchess of Sussex’s legal action against a British newspaper that published what she describes as a “private and confidential” letter she wrote to her father.…
Three more Nepalis death of COVID-19 in Britain
London
Three more Nepalis have succumbed to the novel coronavirus pandemic in Britain.
Those dying from the disease are 72-year-old Gopal Gurung, Bima Nachhiring Rai and 65-year-old Hansa Raj Lingden, spokesman at the Nepali Embassy ,…
Britain launches COVID-19 vaccine study, latest in race
Testing of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine began in healthy volunteers in Britain Thursday, the latest in a cluster of early-stage studies in search of protection against the coronavirus.
University of Oxford researchers gave injections…
COVID-19 pandemic claims lives of 18 Nepalis in UK so far
London
One more Nepali has died due to coronavirus here in Britain. He is 49-year-old Bijaya Gurung. He died while under treatment at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, according to Nanda Gurung, president of Redding Tamu Society.
It is said…
Queen Elizabeth II marks 94th birthday without fanfare
LONDON
Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 94th birthday with silence Tuesday, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells.
With thousands dead amid the outbreak, the monarch…
UK Parliament to hold virtual debates amid virus lockdown
LONDON
Britain’s Parliament is going back to work, and the political authorities have a message for lawmakers: Stay away.
U.K. legislators and most parliamentary staff were sent home in late March as part of a nationwide lockdown to slow…
Why is China silent over disappearances of Covid-19 whistleblowers?
London
Human rights advocates fear that the Chinese authorities have been secretly terrorising lawyers and activists speaking up about the coronavirus outbreak and are being branded as enemies of the state in the process.
Based on an…
‘I owe them my life’ – out of intensive care, UK’s Johnson praises medics
LONDON
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he owes his life to the staff of Britain’s state-run National Health Service, in his first comments since being released from intensive care for treatment for COVID-19.
Johnson, 55, was taken to St…
UK school unleashes smartphones to seek virus treatment
London
A new project will use the power of smartphones to search for COVID-19 treatments, Imperial College London announced on Wednesday.
Collaborating with the Vodafone Foundation, the Corona-AI (artificial intelligence) project will use…
British PM in intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen
LONDON
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to intensive care on Monday night after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street said.
Johnson has asked British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him, a Downing…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus
LONDON
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an…
Sunny weather tempts Europe; UK queen urges self-discipline
LONDON
As warm, sunny weather beckoned across Europe, Queen Elizabeth II appealed to Britons on Sunday to exercise self-discipline in “an increasingly challenging time” as the country saw a record 24-hour jump in coronavirus deaths that…
UK reports 708 COVID-19 deaths, highest in one day
London
The death toll due to the novel coronavirus in the UK has exceeded 4, 313 with at least 708 new deaths in last 24 hours, the largest one-day rise since the start of the outbreak as confirmed by Department of Health and Social Care.…
Britain’s Labour Party names Keir Starmer as new leader
LONDON
Britain’s main opposition Labour Party named Keir Starmer, a former director of public prosecutions who opposed the country’s exit from the European Union, as its leader on Saturday.
Starmer, who has tried to carry the socialist…
UK worst case is 50,000 coronavirus death toll but not on course for that – source
LONDON
The British government’s worst case scenario envisages a coronavirus death toll of 50,000 people if self isolating is not adhered to but the United Kingdom is not right now on course for a toll of that scale, a source familiar with…
Oxford University calls for COVID-19 vaccine volunteers
LONDON
Britain’s Oxford University has put out a call for volunteers to test a possible new coronavirus vaccine.
The university said: “We’re working hard to develop a vaccine against Covid-19. Today we’re recruiting individuals to take…
British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus
LONDON
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.’s response to the outbreak.…
UK’s Oxford University developing coronavirus vaccine
LONDON
Researchers at Oxford University are developing a coronavirus vaccine, aiming to have it ready by the end of the year, with a safety trial on humans as early as next month, according to British daily The Guardian.
The university’s…
UK’s Glastonbury Festival cancelled due to coronavirus
LONDON
Britain’s Glastonbury Festival, the largest greenfield music festival in the world, has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, organisers said on Wednesday.
Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift were among those due to…
Make us ventilators to fight coronavirus, UK asks Ford and Rolls Royce
LONDON
Britain has asked manufacturers including Ford (F.N), Honda (7267.T) and Rolls Royce (RR.L) to help make health equipment including ventilators to cope with the coronavirus outbreak and will look at using hotels as hospitals.…
Formula One to call off Bahrain and Vietnamese GPs – sources
LONDON
Formula One will call off the next two races in Bahrain and Vietnam after the cancellation of Sunday’s Australian season-opener due to the coronavirus outbreak, multiple F1 sources told Reuters on Friday.
Bahrain’s March 22 race,…
Meghan Markle’s outfit revives memory of her late mother-in-law Princess Diana
Meghan Markle won hearts with her gorgeous appearance as she attended the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday. The Duchess of Sussex rocked green ensemble that closely resembled an outfit worn by Princess Diana in 1982.…
British Airways cancels all flights to and from Italy
LONDON
British Airways has cancelled all its flights to and from Italy due to the coronavirus emergency lockdown, the airline said on Tuesday.
The decision came after Italy announced a countrywide lockdown to prevent further spread of the…
Queen Elizabeth is ‘heartbroken’ over not getting to see Archie after royal exit
London
Underneath the poise nature of the British stiff upper lip, it appears as though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's actions have left the British royal family shaking from its very foundation.
With the official royal exit drawing…
Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life
LONDON
It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will fulfill their final royal commitment when they appear Monday at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in…
Britain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan begin farewell royal events
LONDON
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together at an official engagement on Thursday for the first time since January’s announcement that they would step away from their royal duties.
The appearance by the Duke and…
EU says UK seeks to undermine its unity at trade talks-document
BRUSSELS
The European Union says Britain is trying to weaken the bloc’s position at trade talks by talking to individual member states and has urged EU governments not to hold a “parallel negotiation” with London.
An EU document seen by…
British airline Flybe collapses, stranding travellers
LONDON
The struggling British airline Flybe has collapsed, leaving passengers stranded and told to find their own way home.
UK Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement Thursday that financially troubled Flybe had entered…
Two more coronavirus cases in UK bring total to 15
LONDON
Two further cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, bringing the total number of cases to 15, England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty said on Thursday.
“The virus was passed on in Italy and Tenerife and…
Call me Harry
LONDON
Just call him Harry.
The British prince who is preparing to step back from royal duties would normally be referred to as sir or his royal highness. But as he was introduced to speak about sustainable tourism at an event in Scotland…
UK cash system may collapse by 2035, chancellor warned
LONDON
Britain’s cash system could collapse within a decade without protection from the government, a campaign group warned the new British chancellor of the exchequer Wednesday ahead of his budget presentation next month.
Rishi Sunak has…
Wales bears the brunt as Storm Dennis rips across Britain
LONDON
Storm Dennis roared across Britain with high winds and heavy rains Sunday, prompting authorities to issue a record number of flood warnings and alerts for England and a rare “red warning” for extremely life-threatening flooding in…
UK faces another fierce storm; 2 found dead in rough seas
LONDON
Rescuers pulled two male bodies from rough seas off the coast of southeast England and military personnel mobilized to help build flood barriers Saturday as a second straight weekend of stormy weather wreaked havoc across Britain.…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s nicknames for one other is the cutest thing you will read today
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have the cutest of nicknames for each other that are sure to make you swoon.
As revealed in a new report in People, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex simply call one another 'M' and 'H.'
The publication quoted…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in breach of the Queen’s Megxit contract?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to always find themselves back into the swell of murky waters one way or the other, and it seems that the couple might now be forced, to be extra cautious, in regards to making any mistakes, post Megxit.…
Prince Harry’s ‘deep wounds’ after mother Diana’s death, never healed
Prince Harry has been a hot topic of discourse around the globe as he has continuously been taking the road less taken with his wife Meghan Markle in terms of royal family decisions.
Experts are now arguing that the Duke of Sussex’s…
Beatles pub ‘The Phil’ gets top architectural listing alongside Buckingham Palace
It's a Liverpool institution that was a favourite hangout of The Beatles. Now, the Philharmonic Dining Rooms has become the first Victorian-era English pub to be given Grade I listed status.
"The Phil", as it's known in the city, was built…
Queen’s grandson Peter Phillips and wife Autumn to divorce
LONDON
Peter Phillips, the eldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, and his wife Autumn are divorcing after 12 years of marriage.
The couple said in a statement Tuesday that the separation was sad but amicable. They plan to share custody of…
Meghan Markle vs Kate Middleton: how British press villainized the royal family women
Meghan Markle has unquestionably stomached the ugly side of British tabloids more than anyone. However, prior to her entrance in the royal family, the onus had been falling on Kate Middleton.
The world has hardly forgotten the British…
Harry and Meghan Markle may regret decision of moving to Canada
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sent shock-waves around the world with their decision to call it quits with the British royal family.
And while they settle well into their new life away from the UK, in Canada, some believe the move will…
Storm Clara approaches UK
Many flights have been cancelled ans rail firms have urged passengers not to travel and it is said that they will operate reduced timetables and speed restrictions on Sunday. Severe weather warnings have also been issued for the weekend,…
UK advises citizens to avoid travel to China
LONDON
The U.K. has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to China due to an outbreak of the coronavirus in that country.
“Due to the increasing travel restrictions and the public health situation, we now advise against all but…
Kashmiris observe India’s Republic Day as black day
LONDON
Rallies and demonstrations were held on Sunday in Pakistan and across the world as Kashmiris observed India's Republic Day as black day to draw the international community's attention towards New Delhi's human rights violation in…
UK to celebrate Brexit not with a bang, but whimper
LONDON
A week from today, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will leave the European Union on Jan. 31 at 11 p.m.
After the most tumultuous period in post-war British politics, Brexit will finally happen. When it…
UK set to leave EU on Jan 31 after Queen approves bill
LONDON
The EU Withdrawal Bill that will enable Britain's exit from the bloc on Jan. 31 became law on Thursday after receiving Royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II.
The bill was passed by the House of Lords on Wednesday after it was sent…
Britain’s EU Journey: When it signed up, 16 years late
LONDON
Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Difficult negotiations setting out the new relationship between…
UK police pull ‘outrageous’ pamphlet on Islamic extremism
LONDON
Britain’s anti-terror police were forced to withdraw a document that said believing Muslims were oppressed was a sign of extremism after uproar from rights groups, local media reported.
The Metro, a British daily, reported a…
Pak sponsoring terror, should do more to take non-reversible action against it: UK
Underlining that terror groups are active in Pakistan, the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday said that Islamabad should do more to take "non-reversible" action against terrorism if it wants to prevent itself from being blacklisted by the…
UK PM Johnson visits Northern Ireland to meet new executive, Irish PM
BELFAST
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Northern Ireland on Monday to mark the restoration of the British province’s devolved executive after three years and to hold talks with Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar.
Parties representing…
Britain’s royal showdown: queen hosts Meghan-Harry crisis talks
SANDRINGHAM, England
Queen Elizabeth and her heirs will meet Prince Harry on Monday to thrash out a plan for him and his actress wife Meghan after they triggered a family crisis by deciding to step back from royal duties and spend more…
Queen attends church on eve of meeting over Harry and Meghan
LONDON
Queen Elizabeth II attended church at her Sandringham estate Sunday ahead of a crisis meeting to work out a future for Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their shocking decision to walk away from royal roles.
While the…
Ambassador arrest in Tehran violates int’l law, UK says
LONDON
The arrest of U.K.’s ambassador to Iran is a “flagrant violation of international law,” British foreign secretary said Saturday.
“The Iranian government is at a cross-roads moment. It can continue its march towards pariah status…
Meghan returns to Canada as British royals seek to solve Harry rift
LONDON
Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, has gone back to Canada to be with their son after the couple provoked a rift with Britain’s royal family by unexpectedly announcing they would be stepping back from their roles to spend more time…
UK royals scramble to contain Harry, Meghan announcement
Britain’s royal family scrambled Thursday to contain the fallout from the surprise announcement by Prince Harry and Meghan that they plan “to step back” from royal duties and pursue a new path that will allow them to be financially…
UK PM Johnson calls suggestions he is soft on Trump ‘absolute fiction’
LONDON
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson shrugged off suggestions on Wednesday that he would fall into line with the United States over its Middle East policy because he wanted a trade deal after Brexit.
“This is absolute fiction,” he…
British teenager convicted of lying in Ayia Napa case
LONDON:
A British teenager has been sentenced by a court in southern Cyprus to four months in prison for lying about rape allegations towards 12 Israelis, but her sentence has been suspended for three years, according to media reports.…
China halts British stock link over political tensions
HONG KONG
China has temporarily blocked planned cross-border listings between the Shanghai and London stock exchanges because of political tensions with Britain, five sources told.
Suspending the Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme…
Oil steady on upbeat data, Middle East unrest
LONDON: Oil prices held on to three-month highs on Monday, underpinned by optimism over an expected China-U.S. trade deal and upbeat industrial data, while traders kept a close watch on the Middle East following U.S. air strikes in Iraq and…
Queen Elizabeth II, close family celebrate Christmas
SANDRINGHAM, England: Queen Elizabeth II and her close family celebrated Christmas with a morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church near her rural retreat at Sandringham in eastern England.
It was a festive event Wednesday as the queen…
Queen Elizabeth II to admit ‘bumpy’ year in Christmas speech
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II plans to acknowledge that both Britain and her family have endured a difficult year by saying during her Christmas message that it has been a “bumpy” time.
The pre-recorded message will be broadcast in Britain…
Trump invites Britain’s Johnson to the White House in new year: Sunday Times
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit him in the White House in the new year, Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper reported.
The report added that Trump’s invitation to Johnson was made after…
The Brits who won’t Brexit
London
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a thumping election victory last week on a campaign to “get Brexit done,” but not before some wealthy donors to his Conservative Party quietly took steps to stay inside the European Union.…
Trump impeached on charges of abuse of power, obstruction
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The…
Boris Johnson goes north to celebrate crushing election win
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited northern England on Saturday to thank voters and newly elected Conservative Party lawmakers in the working class heartland that turned its back on the opposition Labour Party in this…
‘The fight carries on’, anti-Brexit protester says after UK vote
LONDON: For the last two years, demonstrator Steve Bray has become known for his protests outside Westminster, shouting “Stop Brexit” at British lawmakers inside parliament and disrupting live news reports with his pro-European Union…
UK’s Johnson claims Brexit mandate as Tories secure majority
LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has won a thumping majority of seats in Britain’s Parliament — a decisive outcome to a Brexit-dominated election that should allow Johnson to fulfill his plan to take the U.K. out of…
UK voters decide who they want to resolve Brexit impasse
LONDON: Britons who have endured three years of wrangling over their country’s messy divorce from the European Union cast ballots Thursday in an election billed as a way out of the Brexit stalemate and one of the deeply divided country’s…
Shipping industry sails into unknown with new pollution rules
LONDON: Faced with imminent new global marine pollution rules, shipping companies and insurers are puzzling over the risks.
To reduce emissions of toxic sulphur that cause premature deaths, shipowners who have long relied on the dirtiest…
Leaders scramble for final votes as UK’s ugly election ends
LONDON: Britain’s election has been like the country’s late-autumn weather: chilly and dull, with blustery outbursts.
On the last day of the campaign, political leaders dashed around the U.K. on Wednesday trying to win over millions of…
UK political leaders chase undecided voters on eve of vote
LONDON: British political leaders rose early Wednesday to pursue undecided voters on the eve of a national election, zigzagging across the country in hopes that one last push will get the wavering to the polls.
Though opinion polls have…