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Household Contacts of First Clade 1b Mpox Case in UK Test Positive
Health officials have reported two additional cases of a new strain of the mpox (monkeypox) virus in London, affecting household contacts of the first patient. All three individuals have been infected with the Clade 1b variant of the virus, which was first detected in central Africa and appears to transmit more easily between people. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)…
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US Accuses Iran of Supplying Missiles to Russia for Ukraine War
Washington: The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a visit to London with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, stated that Russia has received shipments of these missiles and may use them in Ukraine within weeks. Blinken emphasized that the supply allows…
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Deadly Crossing: 12 Migrants Killed While Crossing English Channel
In a devastating incident on Tuesday, at least 12 migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France, marking the deadliest disaster of the year in these perilous crossings. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported the grim toll on X, revealing that two additional migrants remain missing and several others were injured when their overcrowded…
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Video: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test at UK’s SaxaVord Spaceport
London: A rocket engine explosion occurred during a test launch at Britain’s new spaceport in northern Scotland, marking a setback for the UK’s emerging space industry, officials reported on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday evening at SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the remote island of Unst. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), the German…
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British PM Announce Establishment of Special Force to Curb Riots
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the establishment of a specialized police unit to address escalating riots and a swift justice system to manage the surge in arrests following violent unrest across the UK. The move comes in response to disturbances linked to far-right groups and misinformation on social media, which followed a tragic stabbing incident at a dance class…
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Why England is Experiencing its Worst Civil Unrest?
England is experiencing its worst civil unrest in over a decade, sparked by a tragic incident in Southport where three young girls were killed in a mass stabbing. This event has become a flashpoint for simmering tensions around immigration and has been exacerbated by the rapid spread of misinformation online. Key Factors Fueling the Unrest: Anti-Immigration Sentiment: The riots began…
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UK: Riot Police Deployed Amid Nationwide Protests After Violent Night in Sunderland
Riot police have been deployed as planned protests have begun across Britain, following a night of severe violence in Sunderland. Far-right groups have drawn condemnation from MPs for disorder in London, Manchester, Southport, and Hartlepool over the past three days. In Sunderland on Friday, a police station was set on fire, and social media photos showed damage to a Citizens…
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US and UK Launch Fresh Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Washington D.C., February 24, 2024 – In response to recent attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Houthi rebels, the United States and the United Kingdom launched a joint airstrike operation on Saturday, targeting 18 Huthi positions across Yemen. A joint statement released by both nations confirmed the strikes, which aimed to “further degrade the Houthis’ ability to threaten shipping…
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UK: WWII Bomb Evacuates City, Sparks Dramatic Disposal
Plymouth, UK: A massive World War Two bomb, weighing 500kg (1,102lb), has finally been detonated at sea after causing significant disruption for thousands of residents in Plymouth, England. The unexploded device was discovered in a garden on Tuesday, sparking a four-day ordeal for the city. On Friday, authorities implemented a large-scale operation to safely dispose of the bomb. Evacuation and…
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International Students Plan TV Drama to Expose UK Visa Scandal
LONDON: International students, including Indians, unfairly accused of cheating in English language tests in the UK, are developing a TV drama pitch inspired by the ITV series ‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office.’ The drama aims to shed light on their decade-long struggle for justice. In 2014, the Home Office revoked visas for 35,000 students after allegations of cheating surfaced.…
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