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HK democracy backer seeks asylum in Britain

Hong Kong – Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung, who once called for the city’s independence and was the youngest person to be jailed...

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally across Europe

Thousands of protesters rallied across France and Britain on Saturday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while hundreds of others turned out again in...

King Charles in Kenya as calls for colonial apology grow

By Ammu KANNAMPILLY Nairobi, Kenya -- Britain's King Charles III arrived in Kenya late Monday for his first visit as monarch to a Commonwealth nation,...

New dangers and fears: AI risks outlined ahead of summit

LONDON—UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday that governments must be “honest” about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, as he prepares to host...

UK spy chief warns of ME terror threat

LONDON – Britain’s domestic MI5 spy agency chief has warned the current conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories increases UK terror risk, singling...

Engine maker Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,500 jobs

London, United Kingdom — Rolls-Royce, the British manufacturer of aircraft engines, said Tuesday it plans to axe up to 2,500 jobs worldwide, or about...

UK, northern European allies unveil new Ukraine military support package

LONDON—Britain and other northern European allies announced a new £100 million ($123 million) military support package Wednesday for Ukraine, aimed at helping its armed...

UK invests $4b in nuke-powered submarine project

LONDON—Britain has signed contracts worth 4 billion pounds ($4.8 billion) to finance a new phase of the SSN-AUKUS next-generation attack submarine project, according to...

UK to push back on ‘anti-car measures’

LONDON—Britain’s Conservative government on Friday announced new plans to “support drivers” and push back on “anti-car measures” as some opposition-led areas move to impose...

UK authorizes oil, gas production in North Sea

LONDON—Britain on Wednesday authorized oil and gas production in its largest undeveloped field to boost energy security, one week after diluting net zero targets,...

Democratic heritage

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, who led the successful campaign for India’s independence from Britain, is pictured against the backdrop of India’s new parliament...

King Charles III heads to France for re-scheduled 3-day state visit

LONDON—Charles III finally makes it across the Channel from Britain to France this week, six months after rioting and strikes forced the last-minute postponement...

IAEA blasts Iran over latest inspector exclusion

The United Nations nuclear watchdog on Saturday condemned the "disproportionate and unprecedented" move by Iran to withdraw accreditation from several of its most experienced...

UK’s Cleverly to visit Beijing for bilateral talks

Beijing, China—Brtain’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit China Wednesday, Beijing’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. During the visit “the two sides will have in-depth...
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