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New euthanasia bill filed in UK

LONDON — A UK lawmaker was Wednesday to introduce into parliament legislation that would legalise assisted dying, setting up the first vote on the...

Halloween in the US: A breathing trick or treat

“Some religious denominations avoid it, due to concerns about its pagan origins and superstitions.” COLORADO SPRINGS — Halloween, which originated in Britain and Ireland, is...

Biden, Starmer put off Ukraine missiles decision

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden on Friday delayed a decision to let Ukraine fire long-range Western-supplied missiles into Russia,...

Don’t give smartphones to kids under 11, UK telco says

London—One of Britain’s biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not give smartphones to children under the age...

A new flashpoint

WE HEARD the decibels of condemnation and climbing concern from different countries, via different platforms, regarding China’s dangerous maneuvers Monday near the Escoda (Sabina)...

Iran rejects Western calls to forgo Israel threat

TEHRAN – Iran on Tuesday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader...

Japan royals in 3-day UK visit

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive in Britain on Saturday ahead of a three-day state visit hosted by King Charles III. The royal couple...

UK supermarket chain Tesco rings up soaring profit

LONDON, United Kingdom—Supermarket group Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, reported Wednesday that its annual net profit surged 61 percent as easing UK inflation helped cost-conscious...

France migrant graves recount tragic crossings

CALAIS, France – After 20-year-old Sudanese migrant Yasser died trying to climb onto a truck crossing the Channel to Britain, he was laid to...

US, UK, NZ accuse China of cyber attacks

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused Beijing-backed cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks against...

Australia, Britain vow nuclear-powered subs will be built despite mounting fears

Adelaide, Australia – Australia and Britain said Friday a landmark deal to develop AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines would go ahead, despite mounting fears about costs,...

US, UK strike dozens of Huthi targets in Yemen

The United States and Britain struck dozens of targets in Yemen on Saturday in response to repeated attacks on shipping by Iran-backed Huthi rebels...

US, Britain launch new joint strikes on Yemen’s Huthis

By W.G. DUNLOP Washington, United States -- The United States and Britain launched new strikes on Yemen's Huthis Monday, saying their second round of joint...

UK announces Europe’s first high-tech uranium fuel plant

Britain intends to become the first European country to produce an advanced uranium fuel that is currently commercially available only from Russia, the government...
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