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Britain hosts first G7 foreign ministers meeting since start of pandemic
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Foreign ministers of the G7 rich countries gather in London on Monday for their first in-person meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic began, with British host Dominic Raab opening with talks with US Secretary of State Antony…
London mayor Sadiq Khan joins 101-year-old Dabirul in his ‘Global Walk Challenge’
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan accompanied 101-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury OBE in his bid to lead a global challenge named 'Walk with Dabirul' to complete 1.5 million steps.
The challenge took place on April 24,…
Queen Elizabeth stands alone as her ‘strength’ Philip is laid to rest
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Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen…
Harry arrives back in UK for Prince Philip funeral
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Prince Harry, whose explosive interview alongside his wife Meghan plunged the royal family into its biggest crisis in decades, has arrived back in Britain for Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday.
Philip, the husband of…
Harry but no Meghan at pared-back funeral for Prince Philip
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The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, will take place next week, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, announcing a stripped-back ceremony due to coronavirus restrictions, and a return for exiled royal…
UK to announce new international travel rules
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Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a “traffic-light” system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown.
The announcement comes as the UK has set a tentative date of May 17…
Police, demonstrators clash at ‘Kill the Bill’ protest in UK
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Police and protesters clashed after thousands of people descended in London as part of various demonstrations on Saturday.
Separate protests were held by Kill the Bill, Extinction Rebellion, and…
Seven UK blood clot deaths after AstraZeneca vaccine
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The UK medical regulator said Saturday (April 3) that out of 30 people who suffered blood clots after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, seven have died.
The British acknowledgement of deaths comes as several…
Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England
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Two households or groups of up to six people are now able to meet outside in England again as the stay-at-home Covid restrictions order comes to an end.
Outdoor sport facilities including tennis courts…
UK plans Covid-19 vaccine boosters for people over-70s from September
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Britain is planning booster Covid-19 vaccines for over 70 year olds from September to protect them from new virus variants as the government drives ahead with its vaccine rollout, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing…