Democratic heritage
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, who led the successful campaign for India’s independence from Britain, is pictured against the backdrop ...
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King Charles III heads to France for re-scheduled 3-day state visit
LONDON—Charles III finally makes it across the Channel from Britain to France this week, six months after rioting and strikes ...
Read moreIAEA blasts Iran over latest inspector exclusion
The United Nations nuclear watchdog on Saturday condemned the "disproportionate and unprecedented" move by Iran to withdraw accreditation from several ...
Read moreUK’s Cleverly to visit Beijing for bilateral talks
Beijing, China—Brtain’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit China Wednesday, Beijing’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. During the visit “the ...
Read moreSix dead after migrant boat capsizes in Channel
Six Afghans died when a migrant boat heading to Britain sank in the Channel on Saturday, French officials said, as ...
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Biden visits UK ahead of summit
LONDON—US President Joe Biden was in Britain Monday for a brief visit to his key ally during which he will ...
Read moreUK to unveil new measures to support financial sector
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt is on Monday due to announce new measures to support Britain's powerful financial sector, seeking to ...
Read moreHigh inflation rattles UK home loan market
Britain's retail lenders are withdrawing fixed home-loan products, as elevated inflation sparks fears of more Bank of England interest rate ...
Read moreUK’s Boris Johnson quits as MP, claiming witch-hunt in parliament
Britain’s former prime minister Boris Johnson angrily quit as a member of parliament on Friday, claiming he had been forced ...
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Pomp and protests as UK poised for first coronation in 70 years
Britain's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday, with Charles III crowned king in an elaborate Christian ceremony ...
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