British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has breached parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and Labour Party donor bought high-end clothes for his wife Victoria, the Sunday Times reported. According to the publication, Starmer, in power since July, faces an investigation after “neglecting to disclose” that major Labour donor Waheed Alli covered the cost...
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US, UK fears Russia may be helping Iran’s nuclear weapons program: report
American and British leaders are growing concerned that Russia may be sharing nuclear secrets with Iran to bolster its weapons program in exchange for ballistic missiles to bomb Ukraine, according to an unsettling new report. President Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared their worries privately during a meeting in Washington on Friday —...
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Russia expels 6 British diplomats amid feud over long-range weapons
Russia expelled several British diplomats last month over allegations that they were “threatening the security” of the Kremlin. Russia revoked the six diplomats’ accreditation due to what Moscow’s Federal Security Service said were “signs of intelligence and subversive work,” CNN reported Friday. Their behavior was viewed as “threatening the security of the Russian Federation,” Moscow said...
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British plumber among 37 people sentenced to death over Congo coup plot
As a civilian, he should not have been tried by a military tribunal, they said, while several defendants also insisted that they had been coerced into joining Malanga’s attack. Saul Lehrfreund, the co-executive director of the UK-based Death Penalty Project, said that the trial had been “highly unsatisfactory”. He said: “Imposing 37 death sentences in...
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Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying and ‘subversive activities’
Russia’s Federal Security Service on Friday accused six British diplomats of spying and said a decision has been made to withdraw their accreditation. Russian state TV quoted an official from the security service known as the FSB as saying that they will be expelled. The expulsions come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Washington for...
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Russia expels six UK diplomats it accuses of spying and ‘subversive activities’
Last updated 19 hours ago The Kremlin has expelled six British diplomats (Owen Humphreys/PA) Russia’s Federal Security Service have accused six British diplomats of spying and said a decision has been made to withdraw their accreditation. Russian state TV quoted an official from the security service known as the FSB as saying that they will...
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Sand from ‘Britain’s best beach’ being sold for profit — and destroying the shore
Angry residents are campaigning to stop officials taking sand from ‘Britain’s best beach’ — and selling it on for profit. Locals say the once tranquil sands of Hayle in Cornwall have seen tons of sand removed “day and night with no thought for the environmental repercussions.” Resident Sophie Daniels has launched a petition on change.org...
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US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $700 million...
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Lammy and Blinken hold Kyiv press conference amid missiles pressure
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Biden poised to lift ban on firing British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia
Joe Biden is poised to lift a ban on British Storm Shadow missiles being fired into Russia by Ukraine. The president is considering changing policy after it emerged Iran is now arming Russia with ballistic missiles, which could be used in Ukraine within weeks. Antony Blinken, Mr Biden’s secretary of state, is due in Ukraine on Wednesday...
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Jack Draper To Join Davis Cup Team After US Open
The Italian Davis Cup team pose with the trophy after defeating Australia during the Davis Cup final tennis matches in Malaga, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Italy are the 2023 World Champions Davis Cu British tennis player Jack Draper is focusing on his fitness regimen following a minor injury concern he picked up during the...
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The US and Britain accuse Iran of sending Russia missiles to use against Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — The United States and Britain formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use against Ukraine, announcing new sanctions on Moscow and Tehran before a joint visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during...