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Ex-BBC Anchor Avoids Jail Over Indecent Images Of Children

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 16, 2024, London

Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most trusted and recognisable faces on British TV, on Monday avoided jail at his sentencing over indecent pictures of children, capping a stunning fall from grace.

British Man Develops Flesh-Eating Disease After Being Bitten By Deadly Spider

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday September 16, 2024

Necrotising fasciitis is a rare and life-threatening infection that can happen if a wound gets infected and it needs to be treated in a hospital straight away.

French Authorities Confirm 8 Migrants Died In Channel Crossing Attempt

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 15, 2024, Lille, France

Eight migrants died early Sunday when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said, less than two weeks after the deadliest such disaster this year.

UK PM In US For Talks With Joe Biden On Ukraine Missile Use Against Russia

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024, London

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting US President Joe Biden for talks on the next steps in supporting Ukraine, centring on whether to allow Western missiles to be used to hit targets in Russia.

7 Men Jailed In UK's Largest Child Abuse Probe For Decades-Old Crimes

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 13, 2024, London

Seven men who sexually abused two girls two decades ago received hefty jail sentences in the UK on Friday as a result of Britain's biggest ever investigation into child abuse.

UK To Restrict Junk Food Ads To Tackle High Childhood Obesity Levels

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 13, 2024, London

The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.

Pak-Origin Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Indian With Range Rover SUV In UK

Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2024, London

A 25-year-old man of Pakistani heritage has been convicted of murdering an Indian restaurant manager with a stolen car while the victim was cycling back home in south-east England on Valentine's Day this year.

"Completely Isolated" Prince Harry Turns 40, Further From Family

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 13, 2024, London

Prince Harry was once one of the British royal family's most popular members, but as he celebrates his 40th birthday this weekend he is increasingly distanced from the UK public and his own family.

British Policing Minister's Bag Stolen At A Police Conference In Warwickshire

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday September 12, 2024

The UK's police and crime minister Dame Diana Johnson had her purse stolen at an annual conference for senior police officers.

New Queen Elizabeth II Statue Draws Mixed Reactions In UK, Compared To Market Shopper

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 12, 2024, Antrim

A new statue of Queen Elizabeth II has met mixed reviews, with one non-plussed critic assessing that it looks more like "an old lady buying potatoes at the market" than Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' Series Exhibited Side By Side In London Show

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 12, 2024, London

A hundred years after acquiring one of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers", Britain's National Gallery in London will bring his vision to life by showcasing three works side-by-side for the first time.

King Charles' Warm Hug With New Zealand Women's Rugby Team

Asian News International | Thursday September 12, 2024, London

King Charles shared a joyful moment with the New Zealand women's rugby union team at Buckingham Palace, where he exchanged hugs with the Black Ferns.

Western Powers Accuse Iran Of Escalating Russia Ukraine Conflict

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 11, 2024, London

Western powers on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with short-range missiles for imminent use against Ukraine, calling it a dangerous escalation of the conflict that threatened European security.

UK Says Terminating All Direct Air Services To Iran For Supplying Missiles To Russia

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2024, London, United Kingdom

The UK said Tuesday it has started terminating "all direct air services between the UK and Iran" as part of new sanctions on Tehran for supplying Russia with missiles to use in Ukraine.

"Groundbreaking": How People Reacted To Kate Middleton's Chemo Announcement

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2024

A slick video by Catherine, Princess of Wales announcing that her chemotherapy has finished marks a dramatic shift in communications for the British royal family, media and commentators said Tuesday.

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