With summer in full swing, many Brits are eyeing up a last-minute getaway – but a number of countries are deemed unsafe by the UK government with travel firmly discouraged. Due to a mixture of conflict and and broader security concerns, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has a number of nations on its...
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Travel warning issued as dad saves son from terrifying attack in British spot
Travelling and exploring with your family can be fun, until you run into trouble. That’s what happened to one dad as he desperately tried to defend his son from a savage monkey attack while on a hike in Gibraltar. While the father tried to remain calm, it was truly horrifying for his child to experience....
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U.K. court names 17-year-old stabbing suspect to counter misinformation | CBC News
The 17-year-old boy charged with murdering three girls and stabbing 10 other people in a dance class was named in a U.K. court Thursday partly to counter misinformation about his identity that has been blamed for triggering violent protests across England. Judge Andrew Menary said his decision to allow Axel Rudakubana to be named was...
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Travel warnings for Greece, Spain, Thailand and Italy
The Foreign Office regularly updates its guidance on travel to popular travel destinations to keep British citizens out of harm’s way. Greece, Italy, Spain and Thailand are among the most popular hotspots for sun-seeking Britons, but UK officials warn there are several safety and security risks to be aware of. These can include risks of...
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World holds breath as Russia ‘begins’ use of nuclear weapons
Russia has begun training for the “use of nuclear weapons” in response to “threats” from The West, the country’s defence ministry has announced. In a Telegram post published on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation announced: “In accordance with the instructions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian...