Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised his forces’ successes during his nightly address. The Ukrainian president said his troops had grown in confidence, particularly in the Kharkiv region. However, his message comes after Russia’s defence ministry said its forces captured the village of Starytsia in the Kharkiv region earlier today – just eight days after a new...
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UK to spend £140m on aid to Yemen to help ‘most desperate people in the world’, deputy foreign secretary says
The UK will spend £140m next year helping starving people in Yemen who are suffering one of the most “acute humanitarian crises in the world”, the deputy foreign secretary has said. Speaking exclusively to Sky News, Andrew Mitchell raised the plight of the Yemeni people, whom he said were living “on the margins of subsistence” following...
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Post-study visa route dominated by Indians should stay, finds UK review
Our review recommends the Graduate Route should remain as it is and is not undermining the quality and integrity of the UK’s higher education system, said MAC Chair Professor Brian Bell. Photo: Pexels 4 min read Last Updated : May 14 2024 | 11:29 PM IST A post-study visa route dominated by Indian graduates...
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WW3 warning for Britain after US official gives stark reality check
Britain has been warned that the US might not be able to compensate for deficiencies in the event of World War 3 breaking out. In a stark warning during his recent UK tour, General Randy George, head of the US Army, stressed the imperative for Britain to fortify its armed forces independently. General George articulated...
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Nearly 40% of dirty money is laundered in London and UK crown dependencies
Nearly 40% of the dirty money in the world is going through the City of London and other crown dependencies, the UK’s deputy foreign secretary has said. Andrew Mitchell added the crown dependencies and overseas territories will face fresh demands from the Foreign Office to comply with UK laws setting up public registers of beneficial...
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UK Universities In Danger As Fewer Foreign Students Enrol
FILE PHOTO: The Britain’s national flag flies next to the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, on national day of reflection to mark the two year anniversary of the United Kingdom going into national lockdown, in London, Britain, March 23, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra A government-commissioned report has warned Britain not to further restrict the...
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British expats in Spain issued urgent warning over new EU rule – ‘apply now’
British expats living in Spain have been issued with an urgent warning about their EU residency permits. Spain is a popular destination for Brits looking to settle down in sunnier and warmer climes. Hundreds of thousands have upped roots in Britain to move to the southern European country as they go in search of the...
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3 charged in Britain for working for Hong Kong intelligence released on bail – UPI.com
The manager of Hong Kong’s de facto embassy in London, a Border Force officer and a Home Office immigration official are free on strict bail conditions after appearing in court on charges of working for Hong Kong intelligence and foreign interference. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA-EFE May 14 (UPI) — Three people charged in Britain...
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Vodafone reports slight rise in net profit helped by gains in UK, Germany
2 min read Last Updated : May 14 2024 | 2:04 PM IST Vodafone reported on Tuesday a 2.2 per cent rise in organic earnings for 2024, meeting market forecasts, after it returned to top-line growth in the final quarter helped by gains in Britain and Germany. Germany is the group’s biggest...
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British surfer, 16, says it is ‘insane’ to win silver in international event
One of Britain’s youngest surfers has said it feels “insane” to have won a silver medal at an international competition in El Salvador. Lukas Skinner took part in the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championships from May 3 to 12 in Surf City as part of an under-16s dryrobe boys England Juniors team....
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Rishi Sunak’s Warning: The Crossroads Facing the UK
Rishi Sunak’s Warning: The Crossroads Facing the UK – World News – Thailand News, Travel & Forum – ASEAN NOW Jump to content
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PM speech on security: 13 May 2024
Please note: Political content has been redacted from this transcript. [Please note political content redacted here.] I feel a profound sense of urgency. Because more will change in the next five years than in the last thirty. I’m convinced that the next few years will be some of the most dangerous yet the most transformational...