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Nuuk, Copenhagen cautiously mull Greenland independence
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark's self-governing territory Greenland hopes to cut all ties with Copenhagen but leaders are proceeding cautiously with independence plans despite US President Donald Trump's threats to take over the Arctic island.
A pint of wine? It’s a Brexit thing
Claire Moses, The New York Times, Published on 28/12/2023
» In 2024, the Brits will be able to drink like Winston Churchill again.
Amsterdam to rowdy Brits: ‘Stay away’
AFP, Published on 29/03/2023
» AMSTERDAM: Amsterdam has launched a campaign to discourage tourists planning drug- and alcohol-fuelled parties — starting with young British men.
UK media return fire at ‘Harry the Nasty’
Published on 09/12/2022
» LONDON: Britain’s media, the main focus of criticism so far in Netflix docuseries “Harry and Meghan”, on Friday hit back at the estranged prince and his wife, accusing them of lying and insulting Queen Elizabeth II.
Flap in Hong Kong over UK lawyer
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court’s decision to allow a senior British lawyer to represent jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has sparked a chorus of condemnation from powerful Beijing loyalist voices.
New breed of video sites thrive on misinformation and hate
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2022
» A day after a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York last May, the video-sharing website BitChute was amplifying a far-right conspiracy theory that the massacre was a so-called false flag operation, meant to discredit gun-loving Americans.
Covid death toll nears 3 million as India cases surge
AFP, Published on 17/04/2021
» PARIS - The global coronavirus death toll was expected to reach three million on Saturday, as the race for immunisation continues and countries like India grapple with rising infections and new lockdowns.
Brits flock to pools and parks as lockdown eases
AFP, Published on 30/03/2021
» LONDON: People in England on Monday rushed outdoors as sports returned in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions, although Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned spiralling cases in Europe meant more deaths were inevitable.
Larry the Cat marks 10 years' ruling Downing Street roost
AFP, Published on 13/02/2021
» LONDON - A stalwart of the British political scene, Larry the Cat has ruled the roost in Downing Street for a decade, serving three prime ministers and becoming a legend in his own naptime.
Champagne makers toast post-Brexit deal with thirsty Brits
AFP, Published on 27/12/2020
» Aÿ-CHAMPAGNE, France: French champagne producers had extra reason to celebrate this week with the sealing of a post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and the UK, the biggest market for the sparkling wine synonymous with luxury.