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UK and EU Pledge Aid for War-Torn Sudan

Apr 16, 2025

At a high-level conference in London marking two years of civil war in Sudan, the EU pledged €522 million and the UK £120 million in humanitarian aid. The conference, attended by diplomats from around 20 countries, called…

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Garbage Crisis in Birmingham Amid Cleaner Strike

Apr 2, 2025

A strike by cleaners in Birmingham, England, has left 17,000 tons of garbage piling up on the streets. The city council launched an emergency plan to deploy 35 additional vehicles and seek support from neighboring municipalities and the…

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UK to Provide €2.74 Billion to Ukraine

Mar 2, 2025

Yesterday, the UK and Ukraine signed a loan agreement worth €2.74 billion to support Kiev's defense capacity. "This agreement is part of the UK's unwavering support for the Ukrainian people," said UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel…

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Trump and Starmer Push for Ukraine Ceasefire

Feb 28, 2025

US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a joint press conference at the White House, emphasizing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump described the talks as "tremendously useful" and stated that a…

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Fighter Jet in UK Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike

Jan 24, 2025

A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon pilot made an emergency landing in England after a bird strike shattered the cockpit canopy mid-flight over the North Sea. The pilot safely landed at a Lincolnshire air base after…

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Storm Bert Claims Six Lives in UK

Nov 25, 2024

Storm Bert has caused six fatalities and widespread damage across England and Wales. Thousands of homes and businesses remain without power due to damaged power lines and flooding, while falling trees have damaged vehicles.…

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US and UK Strike Yemeni Cities of Sanaa, Hudaydah and Dhamar

Oct 5, 2024

US and UK warplanes targeted Yemen’s capital Sanaa, the south of Dhamar and Hudaydah Airport. There is no immediate word on whether there were any casualties or injuries. The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen announced that they had…

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Manchester Airport Police Officer Suspended After Kicking Incident

Jul 25, 2024

A police officer at Manchester Airport was suspended after a video showed him kicking a detainee in the face. The incident, which occurred at Terminal 2, sparked widespread outrage and led to protests outside Rochdale Police…

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UK Elects Keir Starmer as New Prime Minister

Jul 5, 2024

Following the defeat of Rishi Sunak in early general elections, King Charles III accepted Sunak's resignation at Buckingham Palace. Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer, who secured a landslide victory, was then asked by the King to…

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Early Election Begins in UK

Jul 4, 2024

The first general election held after England's departure from the European Union, began in the UK. To elect the 650 members of the House of Commons and the new government, over 46 million registered voters in England, Scotland, Wales and…

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