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Labour Faces Backlash as Rochdale Candidate Azhar Ali Loses Party Support
The UK Labour Party has withdrawn support for Azhar Ali, its candidate in the Rochdale by-election, following controversial comments he made about Israel and Jewish people. Initially, Labour stood by Ali after he claimed Israel allowed a Hamas attack as a pretext to invade Gaza. However, further comments surfaced, where Ali allegedly blamed Jewish media figures for the suspension of…
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Traveler Arrested in Richmond: Allegations of Boarding Flight Without Documentation
LONDON: On Monday, a man named Craig Sturt was apprehended by the Metropolitan Police in Richmond, south-west London, at approximately 8 am. He is suspected of evading court appearances and is a 46-year-old resident of Slough, Berkshire. The charges stem from an alleged incident on December 23 last year when he supposedly flew from London to New York on a…
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House of Lords Points Fingers: Rowan Atkinson’s Critique Linked to Drop in Electric Car Purchases in UK
LONDON: In a recent session of the House of Lords, Rowan Atkinson, famously known for his role as ‘Mr. Bean,’ found himself at the center of discussions regarding the decline in the sale of electric cars in the UK. The House of Lords, the upper house of the UK Parliament, specifically during its environment and climate change committee meeting, addressed…
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Buckingham Palace Announces King Charles’ Cancer Diagnosis, Public Duties Deferred
Britain’s King Charles received a diagnosis of a form of cancer, leading to the postponement of his public-facing duties, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace in a statement issued on Monday. The 75-year-old monarch had recently spent three nights in the hospital for a corrective procedure addressing an enlarged prostate. During this hospitalization, a separate health concern was identified, later diagnosed…
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Woman Killed in Dog Attack: Arrest Made for Dangerous Dog Offenses
LONDON: A-68-year old woman lost her life in a dog attack while visiting her grandson in Jaywick, Essex.The deceased has been identified as Esther Martin. A 39-year-old man has been arrested for suspected dangerous dog offenses, and the involved dogs have been put down. The victim’s daughter, Sonia Martin, disclosed that the dogs were banned XL bully breeds and had…
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U.S. and British Militaries Launch Second Round of Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
On Monday, the U.S. and British militaries launched a second round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands. The operation aimed to degrade Houthi capabilities for attacking international vessels in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. Targeting missile systems, air defense, radars, and weapons storage, the strikes…
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Princess Catherine’s Planned Surgery Successful to Stay Hospital for 2 Weeks
The Princess of Wales Catherine is undergoing a two-week hospital stay after planned abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace revealed. Although successful, she is expected to be absent from royal duties for several months. The palace did not disclose further details but clarified it’s unrelated to cancer. Simultaneously, Buckingham Palace disclosed that King Charles III will receive treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.…
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Fatal Channel Crossing: Five Migrants Perish in Frigid Waters in an Attempt to Reach UK
LONDON: Tragedy struck as five migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France to Britain in freezing temperatures, with a sixth individual in critical condition, as reported by the French maritime authority on Sunday. More than 30 people were rescued in the operation, marking the first migrant deaths in the Channel for 2024. The…
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US and UK Launch Retaliatory Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
The U.S. military, along with the United Kingdom and support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, launched retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The action follows months of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The strikes, involving fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles, were described by U.S. President Joe Biden as a “defensive action” in…
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US and UK Launch Airstrikes in Yemen, Targeting Houthi-Linked Sites
The United States and Britain conducted airstrikes against Houthi-linked sites in Yemen, marking the first direct military action against the Iran-backed group since it targeted international shipping in the Red Sea. President Joe Biden stated that the strikes aimed to send a clear message against attacks on personnel and threats to navigation freedom. Britain’s defense ministry noted a potential blow…
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