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Chinese spying ‘alert’ issued to UK MPs
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» LONDON - Britain’s domestic intelligence agency MI5 Tuesday warned that China was trying to recruit parliamentarians through spies disguised as headhunters, amid concern over Beijing’s activities in the UK.
UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill in historic step
AFP, Published on 21/06/2025
» LONDON - Britain's parliament took a historic step towards allowing euthanasia on Friday when MPs backed contentious legislation that would introduce assisted dying for terminally ill people.
Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» LONDON - Britain is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said.
England urged to boycott Afghanistan match by British politicians
AFP, Published on 07/01/2025
» LONDON - A group of more than 160 British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan as a stand against the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.
Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says UK dairy farm
AFP, Published on 03/12/2023
» BEVERLEY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Morag, an imposing Highland cow with a caramel coat, ambles out of the main shed at Dumble Farm in northern England and stands ready to meet her guests.
UK's ruling Conservatives suffer two damaging by-election losses
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» LONDON - Britain's ruling Conservative Party suffered two damaging by-election defeats to Labour on Friday, boding ill for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his party's chances at the next general election.
Canada parliament speaker resigns after tribute to Nazi veteran
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» MONTREAL - The speaker of Canada's parliament resigned on Tuesday, days after he singled out a Ukrainian veteran who apparently fought for the Nazis during World War II for a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's leader.
UK lawmakers set to judge ex-PM Johnson over 'Partygate'
AFP, Published on 19/06/2023
» LONDON: British MPs will cast their judgment on Monday on a damning report that found ex-prime minister Boris Johnson lied to parliament about lockdown-breaking parties.
Boris Johnson lied to MPs over Covid parties: committee
AFP, Published on 15/06/2023
» LONDON - Boris Johnson deliberately lied to MPs about lockdown-breaking parties during the Covid pandemic that would have seen him face a 90-day suspension had he not quit as a lawmaker, a parliament committee ruled Thursday.
Nicola Sturgeon: from 'Queen of Scots' to financial crimes suspect
AFP, Published on 11/06/2023
» EDINBURGH - Nicola Sturgeon kicked off the year with the vow that she still had "plenty in the tank" after eight years as Scotland's leader, only to quit her role shortly after.