Europe is scrambling to deal with a potential surge in mpox cases over the coming weeks after the first diagnosed case was announced in Sweden this week. Europe’s top health agency has sparked concern after raising its risk alert level for mpox on Friday. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) now sees...
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Horror weather maps turn dark red as Greece and Spain hit by 41C heat bomb
Sweltering weather conditions are likely to continue in Europe, with some of the most popular tourist destinations such as Spain and Greece witnessing soaring temperatures over the rest of the English school summer holidays. Weather maps from WXCharts show that parts of Spain and Greece are likely to experience 41C in the coming days. Maps...
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Revealed: Hamas plot to dig up war graves of British veterans
Mark Urban, the former Newsnight diplomatic and defence editor, is among many Britons alive today who have relatives buried in Gaza. His great uncle, Lance Sergeant Walter Holmes, was killed in the Second Battle of Gaza on April 19, 1917, when he was 18 years old. His battalion, the Isle of Wight Rifles, launched its...
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Latest Foreign Officeadvice on North Korea travel as border reopens to tourists
The UK is continuing to advise against all but essential travel to North Korea after reports its borders will reopen to tourists. Beijing-based Koryo Tours said it had received confirmation the hermit kingdom would swing open its doors to foreigners for the first time since 2020. The firm said international tourists would be able to...
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Britain stops export of World War Two code breaker Alan Turing’s wartime papers
By Sachin Ravikumar Britain stops export of World War Two code breaker Alan Turing’s wartime papers LONDON, – Britain has stopped the export of rare wartime papers that once belonged to national hero Alan Turing, who helped the Allies win World War Two by cracking Nazi Germany’s Enigma code. An export bar has been placed...
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Vladimir Putin facing ‘uphill battle’ as pressure from major country ramps up
As the Ukraine conflict rages on and Russia faces increasing isolation from the West, Moscow has intensified its efforts to build stronger ties with African nations. However, despite significant investments in military, economic, and diplomatic initiatives across the continent, Russia is encountering substantial challenges in its quest to solidify its influence. “Russia is facing an...
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Israel ‘expects’ UK to join potential attack on Iran
Israeli newspaper Ynet reported that Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari prime minister, told Iranian leaders that they should “consider if it’s advisable” for Tehran and Hezbollah to follow through on their threats to attack Israel in the middle of ceasefire negotiations. Earlier, the US said the “remaining obstacles” in the ceasefire negotiations could...
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Immigration biggest issue for Britons f
Aug 16, 2024 04:38 PM IST MIGRATION-BRITAIN/:Immigration biggest issue for Britons for first time since 2016, poll shows LONDON, – Immigration tops the list of issues that Britons consider most important for the first time since 2016 – when Britain voted to leave the European Union – following riots this month targeting Muslims and migrants,...
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UK regulator reverses decision, no in-depth probe of baby formula mkt
Until 1872, parliamentary electors cast their votes orally, sometimes in front of a crowd, and these choices were then published in a poll book 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 16 2024 | 3:02 PM IST Britain’s competition regulator has decided against launching a more extensive market investigation into the supply of infant...
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Soccer spending and discounts help UK retail sales inch up by 0.5% in July
The squeeze on British consumers from high inflation in 2022 and 2023 is beginning to ease 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 16 2024 | 12:51 PM IST British retail sales edged up in July, boosted in part by extra sales due to the men’s Euros soccer championship, official figures showed on Friday,...
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Good news is UK economy records a strong quarter, the sad news is…
The British GDP grew 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024 after a 0.7% expansion in the first quarter which was the fastest in more than two years read more Britain’s economy recorded a second quarter of strong growth as it recovered from last year’s shallow recession but it lost momentum as it entered the...
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Mpox risk to UK low but medics on alert
UK health chiefs say they are making plans in case a new type of mpox virus is detected in the country – but they emphasise the risk is low. It comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Wednesday that outbreaks in west and central Africa constitute a global health emergency. Mpox, previously known...