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Ukraine asks Germany for Taurus cruise missiles
If Germany provides the missiles, it will be following in the footsteps of Britain, which was the first nation to formally send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine earlier in May
Prince Harry-Meghan car chase: What are the rules for paparazzi in the US and UK?
Prince Harry and Meghan's 'near-catastrophic car chase' in New York highlights the often-tense relationship between celebrities and photographers. Here are the rules on how the media can operate
Japan hosts G7 leaders in Hiroshima to highlight risks of nuclear weapons, with modest hopes
Three G7 members -- the United States, Britain and France -- have nuclear arsenals, with Washington holding an estimated 5,244 warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists
Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles from Britain to attack Luhansk
British Defence Minister Ben Wallace said the missiles could be used within Ukrainian territory, implying that he had received assurances from Kyiv that they would not be used to attack targets inside Russia's internationally accepted borders
Britain has provided Ukraine with 'Storm Shadow' long-range cruise missiles
In recent weeks, Britain's defence minister, Ben Wallace, and foreign minister, James Cleverly, have been in the United States for talks about assisting Ukraine
How cost-of-living crisis is forcing UK's youth to shoplift, commit petty thefts
The UK has endured a persistent cost-of-living problem for the past two years. This has led to an increase in young adults committing petty thefts like shoplifting. According to a report, one in 10 young adults have admitted to stealing items from supermarket stores' self-checkout lanes to make ends
UK’s new Brexit plan: Milk, meat, fish, vegetable to have ‘Not for EU’ stickers
The European Commission and the UK government has agreed on requirements for the labelling on agri-food retail goods. The label will be placed at different levels starting from individual, box, shelf signs and posters
Explained: The many, many controversies of Britain’s King Charles III
From receiving millions of dollars in cash from the Qatar prime minister to shaking hands with dictator Robert Mugabe at the Pope’s funeral, King Charles III has hit headlines for all the wrong reasons many times over the years
The era of King Charles: From postal stamps to passports, the big changes in Britain
It is going to be a different Britain under King Charles III. From the national anthem to coins, stamps, and warships, many everyday aspects of life in the country have changed between the accession and coronation
Australia: Thousands protest against proposed submarine base
Following criticism of the contract for its expense, complexity, and potential sovereignty concerns from two former leaders, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the submarine project
Some Ancient, Some Stolen: Spoon, spectre, crown and other jewels to be used in King Charles’ coronation
The coronation of King Charles III will be replete with rituals. The monarch will hold a Sovereign’s Sceptre with the Cross that carries the Cullinan I diamond, which South Africa wants back. And he will wear the dazzling St Edward’s Crown but only once in his life
Bone-Chilling: British man hides roommate's body for 2 years to enjoy pension
The incident took place in the United Kingdom where the man pleaded guilty to preventing his roommate's burial, but denied fraud charges
‘Yet to sink in,’ says Pune-born architect invited to coronation of King Charles III
Sourabh Phadke was chosen for his association and great success through the causes supported by the Prince’s Foundation, the charity founded by Charles when he was the Prince of Wales
British people urged to swear allegiance to the king Charles during coronation
The archbishop will call on "all persons of goodwill in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of the other realms and the territories to make their homage, in heart and voice, to their undoubted king, defender of all".
British union to hold ballot of teachers ahead of further strikes
Earlier this month, teachers unanimously rejected a pay offer from the government aimed at ending a series of disruptive strikes. Teachers in England walked out again on Thursday and have planned another strike on May 2
British railway staff to strike in May after rejecting govt’s latest pay offer
Railway staff are among hundreds of thousands across Britain including teachers, doctors, nurses and civil servants who are in pay disputes with their employers as inflation hovers around 40-year-highs of about 10%
Britain to spell out tougher gambling rules to curb spike in online betting
The changes will mark the biggest overhaul in the 14-billion-pound industry since the Gambling Act in 2005, which had hoped to bring down problem gambling rates. But gambling habits have changed drastically since then, with an exponential rise in online betting
In biggest deployment in 7 decades, 6000 British military staff to take part in King Charles III’s coronation
The British Ministry of Defence said thousands of soldiers, sailors and aviators will escort the King and Camilla, the queen consort, between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey on their way to and from the May 6 ceremony
UK launches massive evacuation of British nationals from Sudan
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said that by late afternoon one flight had left with two more expected overnight, adding that UK had the capacity to take over the running of the airfield to allow flights to continue if needed
Britain to take on big tech companies with new legal powers
The legislation will also bolster protection for consumers by making it easier to opt out of online subscriptions and by making it easier to tackle fake reviews, the government said.