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British-American Writer Bonnie Greer Dies at 77
Chicago-born playwright, who became a prominent voice in British political and cultural discourse, has died, her husband announced.
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Prince Harry Makes First Public UK Appearance Since Return, Says 'Good to Be Back'
The Duke of Sussex attended the inaugural Invictus Spirit Gala in London following his return to Britain with his family, according to Anadolu Agency.
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British High Commissioner Meets Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
Talks focused on bilateral ties and regional developments, according to Pakistani state news agency APP
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PoliticsOfficialReported
First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Hold Talks Amid Union Tensions
An opinion piece by Anadolu Agency says the meeting of the UK's devolved leaders aimed to reassure supporters and pressure the new British prime minister.
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King Charles Warns AI Executives of 'Existential Dangers'
British monarch calls for stronger safeguards on artificial intelligence, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
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Canada Formally Applies to Join Northern Europe’s Military Initiative
Ottawa has submitted a request to join a Northern European defence initiative, as the Canadian and British prime ministers also pledged deeper cooperation on advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, according to a report by TASS.
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UK Reaffirms Support for Kosovo’s Sovereignty After War Crimes Verdict Against Former President
London says the Kosovo Specialist Chambers ruling does not affect the country’s statehood or right to self-determination
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PoliticsReported
Trump Remarks on United Ireland Draw Attention, Analysts Say Comments May Target US Audience
A BBC News analysis suggests President Trump's comments expressing support for a unified Ireland may have been aimed less at audiences in Ireland or the UK and more at constituencies in the United States.
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PoliticsReported
Trump Calls United Ireland ‘Fantastic’ During Visit, as UK's Burnham Cites Lack of Support
During a trip to Ireland, US President Donald Trump said a united Ireland would be a positive outcome, while British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintained that support for Northern Ireland leaving the UK remains insufficient.
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Galloway Says ‘Britain’s Time Is Up,’ Predicts ‘Last Straw’ Moment
Workers Party of Britain leader George Galloway said support for remaining in Britain has evaporated, according to Russian news agency TASS.
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PoliticsReported
Reform UK Receives Record £36m Donation From British Crypto Billionaire
Ben Delo, convicted in the US over anti-money laundering failures and later pardoned by President Trump, has become the largest political donor in UK history, according to The Guardian.
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PoliticsReported
Second Crypto Billionaire Gives Record $49m to UK's Reform Party
A crypto billionaire's $49m donation brings total pledges to Reform UK to $98m since Friday, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
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WorldReported
Jamaica Petitions British Monarch Over Legality of Transatlantic Slave Trade
A petition to the UK monarch has renewed debate over whether Britain bears a legal obligation to redress harms linked to slavery, according to Al Jazeera.
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WorldReported
British Widow Faces Deportation From Sweden After 22 Years
A 78-year-old British woman living in Sweden risks removal after missing a deadline to file a post-Brexit residence application, according to BBC News.
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WorldReported
France, UK and Canada Reportedly Set to Join Ban on Israeli Settlement Goods
France 24 reports that France, the United Kingdom and Canada are preparing to join at least 10 other countries in prohibiting imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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Maldives Urges UK to Reopen Talks on Chagos Islands Sovereignty
President Mohamed Muizzu says in letter to British prime minister that the Chagos Islands should not be transferred to Mauritius, according to Al Jazeera.
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