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UK police not taking further action over Andrew bodyguard claim

LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – London’s police force will not be taking further action over claims that Britain’s former prince Andrew asked his protection officer to carry out checks on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexually abusing her as a teenager, it said on Saturday. In October, Britain’s King Charles stripped his younger brother …

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UK police not taking further action over Andrew bodyguard claim

LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – London’s police force will not be taking further action over claims that Britain’s former prince Andrew asked his protection officer to carry out checks on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexually abusing her as a teenager, it said on Saturday. In October, Britain’s King Charles stripped his younger brother …

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Soccer-Williamson’s first game since Euro final a highlight of Arsenal win

LIVERPOOL, England, Dec 13 (Reuters) – England captain Leah Williamson made her first appearance since lifting the European Championship in July, coming off the bench late in Arsenal’s 3–1 Women’s Super League victory over Everton on Saturday. Arsenal, who are unbeaten in six consecutive league games, climbed provisionally to second in the WSL table on …

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King Charles shares ‘good news’ of reduced cancer treatment in TV address

By Andrew MacAskill and Catarina Demony LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – King Charles said on Friday that his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a “blessing” and testament to remarkable medical advances. Charles, 77, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer last February, and made …

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King Charles says his treatment for cancer can be reduced in the new year

LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – King Charles said on Friday his treatment for cancer can be reduced in the next year as he talked about his experience living with the disease in a televised address. Charles, 77, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer last February, and made the latest announcement in a televised …

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Russia says UK should disclose what British soldier killed in Ukraine was doing

By Dmitry Antonov and Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry called on Thursday for Britain to disclose what a British soldier killed in Ukraine was doing there, and accused London of directly helping Kyiv to carry out attacks which it said were “acts of terrorism” on Russia. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria …

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UK hospitals facing ‘worst case scenario’ from super flu, doctors warn

LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Hospitals in Britain are facing a “worst case scenario” from a wave of super flu, healthcare bosses warned on Thursday, as flu hospitalisations jumped 55% in a week. Health leaders have told people who feel ill to wear face masks when using public transport, while some hospitals are requiring masks …

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London’s Heathrow Airport names former BT boss Jansen as chairman

Dec 11 (Reuters) – London-based Heathrow Airport on Thursday appointed Philip Jansen, WPP chairman and former BT Group CEO, as its new chairman to steer the airport through a crucial period of growth. Jansen, who will succeed Paul Deighton after he steps down at the end of the year following a 9-year stint, was widely expected …

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Doctors in England to consider if new offer is enough to end strikes

By William James LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Resident doctors in England will consider whether a new offer from the government on working conditions is enough for them to call off a strike planned for later this month, the British Medical Association union said on Wednesday. Currently the union’s resident doctors – qualified physicians who …

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