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Prince Harry has ‘no interest’ to return to UK as he is enjoying…

Prince Harry has ‘no interest’ to return to UK as he is enjoying…

Prince Harry reportedly has “no interest” to return to the United Kingdom as he is enjoying new sets of “amazing” friends in the United States. Prince Harry ‘rubbing salt in the wounds’ of Royal Family. (Photo by Frazer Harrison / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) The Duke and...

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UK leading the world in fusion powerplant design

UK leading the world in fusion powerplant design

The UK is leading the way in fusion energy powerplant design, as published in a recent special Royal Society edition. The edition details the technical progress of STEP, a pioneering programme to design and build the UK’s first prototype fusion plant. This is the first time a complete snapshot of the design has been captured...

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UK halts 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel amid Gaza conflict

UK halts 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel amid Gaza conflict

The protesters chanted “Now! Now!” and demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a ceasefire deal with Palestinian group Hamas to bring the remaining captives home (Photo: PTI) 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 03 2024 | 7:12 AM IST United Kingdom says it will suspend 30 out of 350 arms export...

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UK suspends dozens of arms sales to Israel

UK suspends dozens of arms sales to Israel

The United Kingdom is suspending dozens of weapons exports to Israel over concerns the arms could be used to break international law just a short time after Hamas murdered six hostages taken from Israel. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy told lawmakers on Monday that the decision related to about 30 of 350 export licenses for...

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UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel

UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel

London: Britain will immediately suspend 30 of its 350 arms export licences with Israel because there is a risk such equipment might be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law, foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday.Lammy said the decision to suspend the licences did not amount to a blanket ban or an...

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32 of Malaysia’s brightest have been awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship

32 of Malaysia’s brightest have been awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship

In addition to the existing number of Chevening scholarship awards, the United Kingdom (UK) government has also now launched a Chevening ASEAN Scholarship Programme. Every ASEAN member country and Timor-Leste will receive one additional Chevening scholarship award for the 2025/26 academic year. David Wallace, Acting British High Commissioner to Malaysia, hosted a pre-departure briefing and...

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Pure protection insurance under scrutiny of UK financial regulator

Pure protection insurance under scrutiny of UK financial regulator

A study by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to be launched to determine the effectiveness of pure protection insurance, and whether it is in policyholders’ interest to underwrite this type of policy. The FCA fears a poor return on investment for policyholders. The study, scheduled to begin in 2024 and no later than...

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Sir Ben Ainslie robbed at knifepoint in Barcelona

Sir Ben Ainslie robbed at knifepoint in Barcelona

MADRID – Sir Ben Ainslie, the British former Olympic yachtsman, has been robbed of his Rolex watch at knifepoint in Barcelona. Sir Ben, 47, who is leading the British Ineos Britannia team in the America’s Cup yacht race, was cornered by a gang and robbed of the timepiece reportedly worth €20,000 (£16,866) on Saturday, Spanish...