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As was widely expected in the UK elections, the Labour Party has registered one of its biggest victories, inflicting a huge defeat on the Conservative Party. No one had expected this seismic outcome just a few years ago. But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who is going to be the next British Prime Minister, is…
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Julian Assange is en route to a courtroom on the Pacific island of Saipan. SYDNEY: Julian Assange is en route to a courtroom on the Pacific island of Saipan where he is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday to a single criminal charge in a plea deal that will see him walk free and return…
Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s anti-immigration Reform U.K. party, faced strong criticism on Saturday after saying that the West provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with the BBC on Friday, Mr. Farage said “we have provoked this war”, while adding that “of course” it was Russian president Vladimir Putin’s “fault”. Prime Minister Rishi…
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The story so far: Even as Israel continues to attack Southern Gaza’s Rafah, three European nations — Norway, Spain and Ireland — announced their formal recognition of Palestine as a state on May 22. The recognition is expected to take place on May 28. All three countries have urged Israel and Hamas to agree to…
London: The United Kingdom will head to the polls on July 4 in a long-anticipated general election called on Wednesday by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Here are the main players in the nationwide vote. Rishi Sunak Sunak, 44, is seeking his own mandate from the British public having been installed as Conservative leader, and therefore…
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China and Russia’s strategic partnership has only grown closer since the invasion of Ukraine. London: China is sending “lethal aid” to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain’s defence minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday. “Today I can reveal that we have evidence that Russia and China are collaborating on combat equipment for…
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Under the rules of the new court, both parties in a case would have to consent to participating. London: British Sikh lawyers have come together to set up a new court as a dispute resolution forum for the community caught up in family and civil disputes, a UK media report said on Thursday. According to…
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Rwanda scheme has been beset by legal challenges since it was first proposed in 2022. Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle on Monday, after a marathon tussle between the upper and lower chambers of parliament lasting late into the night. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his ruling…
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Currently, no groups have been defined as extremists. London: Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism on Thursday to counter a surge in hate crimes, raising some concerns it would inhibit free speech and unfairly target Muslim groups. Why is the government doing this? The previous definition was in a 2011 counter-terrorism strategy programme known…
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She was also in charge during terror attacks in London and Manchester. (File) London, United Kingdom: Former UK prime minister Theresa May on Friday announced that she will stand down as a member of parliament at the next general election, due to take place later this year. May, 67, is the most senior member of…
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