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Israel-Hamas war latest: Houthis launch ‘drone boat’ attack; ceasefire deal at risk as Hamas makes changes

Israel-Hamas war latest: Houthis launch ‘drone boat’ attack; ceasefire deal at risk as Hamas makes changes

The Houthis have launched a boat-borne bomb attack against a commercial ship in the Red Sea, authorities have said. The group’s military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the vessel targeted as the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Tutor.  He described using a “drone boat” in the attack, as well as drones and...

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UK, Schengen states make millions off rejected visas

UK, Schengen states make millions off rejected visas

THIS graph shows data for six countries that had the most visa applications rejected. Although Pakistanis have the lowest rejection rate among these countries, the amount recovered from them is higher due to a higher number of applicants. – Rehan Ahmed LONDON: The United Kingdom and Schengen countries raised millions of pounds and euros in...

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Rishi Sunak’s D-Day departure is just the latest in a long line of gaffes in U.K. election campaigns

Rishi Sunak’s D-Day departure is just the latest in a long line of gaffes in U.K. election campaigns

London,United Kingdom – The decision by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to leave D-Day commemorations in northern France early has caused a political storm that threatens to derail his Conservative Party’s general election campaign. Though Sunak apologized for not attending Thursday’s final commemoration on Omaha Beach in Normandy, his critics said the decision...

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UK’s Sunak apologises for skipping main D-Day event

UK’s Sunak apologises for skipping main D-Day event

In a post on X, Starmer said he told the Ukrainian president that “there will be no change in Britain’s support for Ukraine” if he becomes the next UK prime minister as expected. Starmer told reporters that Sunak would “have to answer for his own actions”, adding: “For me there was nowhere else I was...

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UK begins rolling out banknotes with portrait of King Charles III

UK begins rolling out banknotes with portrait of King Charles III

People have been queuing Wednesday outside the Bank of England‘s headquarters in London and at post offices around the United Kingdom to get their hands on the first UK banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III. The portrait of the king will appear on all four banknotes issued by the Bank of England —...

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King Charles heads D-Day’s 80th anniversary commemorations before first international trip since cancer diagnosis

King Charles heads D-Day’s 80th anniversary commemorations before first international trip since cancer diagnosis

In short: King Charles III has led Britain’s D-Day’s 80th anniversary commemorations, before heading to France in his first international trip since his cancer diagnosis.  The date pays tribute to the soldiers who fought to liberate France, in a major turning point of World War II.  What’s next?: World leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...