By Jeff Mason and Brian Snyder BOSTON (Reuters) -Prince William greeted U.S. President Joe Biden at Boston’s waterfront on Friday, the final day of a visit by British royals trying to focus attention on tackling environmental issues. William and his wife, Kate, attempted to keep the spotlight on climate and other causes they champion on …
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(Reuters) – Peace talks with Russian soldiers in Ukraine could be used by Russian President Vladimir Putin to restock his armies before launching another attack, the British foreign secretary said in an interview with The Telegraph. James Cleverly revealed concerns the Russian president could pretend to engage in negotiations while actually training more troops and …
(Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had calls with the emir of Qatar and the president of Turkey on Friday afternoon to discuss defense collaboration and the Ukraine crisis, Downing Street said in a statement. Sunak and Qatar’s head of state Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani also agreed to continue to work together bilaterally …
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, who is battling extradition from Britain to the United States where he is wanted on criminal charges, has submitted an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the court confirmed on Friday. Assange, 51, is wanted by U.S. authorities on 18 counts, including one …
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By Kate Holton and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Elton John will headline Glastonbury next summer in the last British show on his lengthy global farewell tour at the renowned music festival on Worthy Farm. One of the biggest selling artists of all time, John has never played Britain’s leading music festival and said an appearance …
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By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s financial watchdog on Friday warned insurers against undervaluing cars and other items when customers submit a damage claim and said it was taking unspecified action against firms breaking its rules. The Financial Conduct Authority said it has evidence that some consumers who had their cars written off after an …
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By Alistair Smout and William James LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s opposition Labour Party scored a resounding victory in a vote for a parliamentary seat in northwest England on Friday, underlining the scale of the challenge facing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to win a general election in the next two years. Compounding the gloom for the Conservatives, …
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LONDON (Reuters) -Former British finance minister and Conservative Party leadership candidate Sajid Javid will not stand for re-election at the next national election, he said on Friday. Javid is the most high profile lawmaker in the governing party so far to say he will not stand for re-election, with a handful of other politicians saying …
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(Reuters) -Pakistan mounted a spirited reply to England’s mammoth first innings total of 657 on Friday as the opening test between the sides turned into a veritable run-fest on a lifeless track in Rawalpindi. After nearly five sessions in the field, Pakistan displayed their stomach for a fight to finish day two on 181 for …
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LONDON (Reuters) – British online fashion retailer ASOS said its interim chief financial officer Katy Mecklenburgh will leave in six months, as the group continues its search for a permanent replacement for Mat Dunn who stepped down as CFO in October. (Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by William James)
