Russia tells UK to drop sanctions rhetoric or expect short talks in Moscow

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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia told Britain on Wednesday to drop its sanctions rhetoric when its foreign and defence ministers fly to Moscow for talks amid tension over Ukraine, or else face the likelihood that their meetings will be short. Defence … Read More

After a record 70-year reign, not all of it easy, Queen Elizabeth II renews her vow to keep calm and carry on

London — There is no user manual on how to be queen. There are of course set piece, choreographed, ceremonial events that give the role a framework, and the prancing horses, gilded carriages and lots of jewellery count for a … Read More

Canadian-style trucker protests spread throughout the world

In Netherlands, New Zealand, UK, US, truckers driving in solidarity with Canadian convoy Following the example of the thousands of Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the capital of Ottawa, truckers in other countries have begun organizing their own … Read More

The Nationality and Borders Bill will only cause more suffering and death

Despite being touted by the UK government as a way to fix the current asylum system, the proposed Nationality and Borders Bill will only further endanger and criminalize those that are most in need of our solidarity, writes Sophie McCann. … Read More

UK warns Putin of economic pain if Russia invades Ukraine

Britain warned Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that there would be severe economic costs if Russia invaded Ukraine. Asked if Johnson had canceled a call with the Russian president on Monday due to a row over lockdown parties in … Read More

Researchers said the increase in prevalence corresponds with Omicron becoming the dominant variant in England

There are unprecedented levels of COVID-19 infection in England and Omicron has almost completely replaced Delta, data suggests. The highest prevalence was seen in primary school children at 7.81%, while overall it was 4.41% between January 5 and 20 this … Read More

NATO sending fighters, ships to region; UK to withdraw some staff from embassy in Ukraine

European Union aims to show united front in face of what it sees as Russian aggression NATO announced Monday that it will send fighter jets and ships to eastern Europe as tension with the alliance and Russia hit a fever … Read More

UK to lift Plan B COVID-19 restrictions, PM announces

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Wednesday that his so-called Plan B sanitary restrictions applied in the Government’s fight against COVID-19 will be lifted as of next week. The appearance and spread of the Omicron wave has led to compulsory … Read More

Long Live the Queen: UK set to honor Queen’s 70 years on throne

The United Kingdom is gearing up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert alongside pomp, pageantry and puddings forming the centerpiece of celebrations … Read More

After 1,000 migrants arrive on British shores in one day, the UK gives France an ultimatum

France is going to have to get its act together if it wants to see the cash, says Home Secretary Priti Patel The French government will not see a penny of the promised financial aid until it stops the flow … Read More

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