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Tilda Swinton says Berlinale attendance was ‘personal’ decision amid boycott calls

14 Feb 2025

By Hanna Rantala BERLIN (Reuters) – British actor Tilda Swinton, known for her often eccentric and quirky roles in both independent and blockbuster films, said on Friday that she decided “in a personal moment” to attend the Berlin Film Festival despite boycott calls over the war in Gaza. At a news conference the morning after …

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Britain announces new sanctions against Putin allies

14 Feb 2025

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Friday imposed sanctions targeting figures working in the Russian government, including Pavel Fradkov, a deputy minister for defence, and Vladimir Selin, who leads an arm of the country’s ministry of defence. The foreign office said in a statement it also sanctioned Artem Chaika, whose extractives company supports Russian state-owned business, …

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Cricket-Injuries disrupted England’s training during India ODI series, McCullum says

14 Feb 2025

(Reuters) – Injuries in the squad prevented England from training ahead of the last two One Day Internationals against India, coach Brendon McCullum said following criticism of their preparation for the series which they lost 3-0. Bowler Jofra Archer suffered a cut to his hand and bowling all-rounders Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton were sidelined …

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Ben & Jerry’s maker Unilever picks Amsterdam for ice cream spinoff

13 Feb 2025

By Yadarisa Shabong and Richa Naidu (Reuters) -Ben & Jerry’s maker Unilever has chosen Amsterdam over London and New York as the primary listing for its ice cream business, it said on Thursday after announcing full-year earnings which underwhelmed investors. Unilever, whose other brands include Hellman’s mayonnaise and Dove soap, also said that it expected …

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Qatari royal loses UK lawsuit over ‘Idol’s Eye’ diamond

13 Feb 2025

LONDON (Reuters) – A cousin of Qatar’s ruler lost his fight at London’s High Court on Thursday against another branch of the Gulf nation’s royal family over a 17th century diamond worth millions. The dispute over the “Idol’s Eye” diamond pitted art collector Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, cousin of Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim …

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British PM says Ukraine must be ‘at the heart’ of any peace talks

13 Feb 2025

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that Ukraine had to be “at the heart” of any negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. Starmer’s remarks come amid fears in Kyiv and its European allies that the U.S. might strike a peace deal without involving them. President Donald Trump spoke separately …

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UK to hire commissioner to ensure ‘Windrush’ scandal never happens again

13 Feb 2025

By Catarina Demony LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will appoint a commissioner to scrutinise compensation for Caribbean migrants who were wrongfully detained and deported by the British state, and to help ensure such a scandal never happens again, the interior ministry said on Thursday. In 2018, Britain had to apologise for its treatment of the so-called …

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Under threat of Trump tariffs, UK posts rare goods trade deficit with US

13 Feb 2025

By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Britain entered a rare deficit in its goods trade with the United States at the end of last year, according to data published on Thursday that London will hope bolsters its case against the imposition of new tariffs by President Donald Trump. The Office for National Statistics said Britain’s goods …

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UK defence minister Healey: Ukraine should decide when to start Russia negotiations

12 Feb 2025

LONDON (Reuters) – British Defence Secretary John Healey on Wednesday said it was for Ukraine to decide the timing and terms of any negotiations on ending the war with Russia. “It’s the Ukrainians that are doing the fighting. It’s for them to decide when to start talking and on what terms,” Healey told Sky News. …

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UK-based trader wins fight against extradition to US on insider dealing charges

12 Feb 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -A British-Lebanese securities trader wanted in the United States for alleged insider dealing on Wednesday won his fight against extradition at the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court. Joseph El-Khouri was charged in New York in 2019 alongside five others, accused of being part of an insider trading ring. He faced 17 charges, including securities …

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