Former North Korean diplomat Tae Yong-ho has been named the new leader of South Korea’s presidential advisory council on unification. This makes him the highest-ranking defector among the thousands who have resettled in the South – and the first to be given a vice-ministerial job. Tae, 62, was Pyongyang’s deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom...
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UK at OSCE condemns Russia’s targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia’s relentless targeting of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is a violation of humanitarian law and OSCE principles. Head of the United Kingdom’s Delegation to the OSCE Neil Holland said this at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on Thursday, July 18, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. “Russia is violating international humanitarian law by...
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England crowned home of the UK’s best seaside town – full list
Seaside towns are easy to come by in the UK with a mixture of golden sand coastlines and pebble-lined promenades to explore. Some may argue the best of this kind are found in south-west England, but new data from the consumer watchdog Which? has proven otherwise. Its latest ranking of the best seaside towns in...
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What travelers should know about the UK’s new entry fee
If you have plans to travel to any country within the UK (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland), you’ll need to pay an entry fee starting in 2024. The new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), as it’s called, will cost about £10 ($12.50) and will be fully implemented at the end of 2024 as the UK continues...
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UK’s FCA: Financial Firms Must Improve Treatment of Politicians
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to change its guidance to ensure that financial firms do not treat politicians and public servants unfairly. The FCA released proposed amendments to its guidance relating to politically exposed persons (PEPs) on Thursday (July 18) and invited public feedback on the changes to be submitted by...
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Saints Veteran’s Season Is Over After Reserve/PUP Designation
After some further digging into the NFL rules, Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk’s season is over after being placed on the Reserve/PUP list. The reason is due to him being a vested veteran and the timing prior to the final roster reduction. The initial belief of Ramczyk missing the first four games was for players...
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Chrisland, UK firm partner on e-sports
The management of Chrisland Group of Schools said it is partnering with a United Kingdom-based organisation, Estars, to introduce E-sports in its curriculum as part of its drive for academic development. Chrisland disclosed this at a dinner event held at the school auditorium in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Wednesday to unveil the...
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Who is Daniel Brown? Meet the golfer in top spot on British Open leaderboard in his major debut | Sporting News United Kingdom
The results are in for the first day of British Open, and an unfamiliar name is at the top of the leaderboard. Meet Daniel Brown, who is pacing the field in his major debut. A member of the European Tour, also known as the DP World Tour, Brown hasn’t made the cut in six out...
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Great Britain 81-84 South Sudan: Hosts defeated at Copper Box Arena
South Sudan defeated Great Britain 84-81 at London’s Copper Box Arena as they prepare for their first Olympic Games in Paris. Unlike Royal Ivey’s side, GB did not qualify for the Paris Olympics and failed to bounce back from recent defeats against Portugal and Argentina. South Sudan narrowly led the end-to-end encounter 44-42 at half-time...
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New U.K. prime minister seeks reset with Europe after years of squabbling
WOODSTOCK, England — The setting was a super-posh country estate, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, just outside Oxford. Forty-six leaders from Europe showed up. The word of the day was “reset” — as in Britain seeks to reset its relationship with the continent. New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted this, the fourth meeting of...
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Cash App Exiting UK to Increase Focus on US
Cash App says it will exit the British market as it focuses on the U.S. The mobile payments service announced Thursday (July 19) that it was shutting down Cash App UK on Sept. 15 after six years. “We do not make decisions like this lightly, as we know they impact our customers, our partners, and...
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United Kingdom claims the world’s second-largest gambling market
The United Kingdom has long been known as one of the gambling centers of the world, a recent study published by Statista has revealed a startling fact. The UK has risen to the second-largest gambling market in the world rankings, beaten only by the United States. This is good news for the gambling sector, and...