A group of Chagossians demand a return to their former home of Diego Garcia as they attend a mass hosted by Pope Francis in Port Louis, Mauritius, on Sept. 9, 2019. Under an agreement announced Thursday, the United Kingdom will cede its Chargos Archipelago colony to Mauritius but retain control of Diego Garcia, home to...
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Top 10 Countries With the Best Justice System in the World
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – There has been an influx of government corruption in many countries in the last decade. This major issue is widely influenced by each country’s justice system. Amidst the horrid news, these countries with the best justice system stand out. Top 10 Countries With the Best Justice System in the World This article discusses...
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UK unisex police uniforms causing squashed testicles, fungal infections: survey
Well, that’s just bullocks! Unisex police uniform trousers used in the United Kingdom aren’t exactly leaving officers chuffed to bits, with complaints ranging from squashed testicles to infections, according to the BBC. A small internal survey carried out last year by the Gwent Police Federation, a Welsh-based force, reported medical issues linked to the infernal...
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken to travel to UK to discuss Middle East, Ukraine
Blinken says ceasefire talks are at a ‘decisive moment’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken will continue ceasefire talks in Cairo after meeting in Doha last week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to travel to the United Kingdom on Monday, the State Department said, a week after Britain suspended some arms export licenses with Israel...
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UK and India launch major Infrastructure Financing Bridge
ANI | Updated: Sep 05, 2024 19:51 IST New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): The United Kingdom and India have officially launched the United Kingdom-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), a new initiative designed to strengthen their financial and professional services collaboration, an official press release by the City of London stated.This agreement, signed between the...
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British defense secretay rejects Israeli criticism of suspension of some arms exports – UPI.com
British Defense Secretary John Healey defended criticism of a decision by the government to suspend exports to Israel of some military goods saying the country remained a staunch ally of Israel and that it would not affect its ability to defend itself. Photo courtesy U.K. Parliament/Creative Commons Sept. 4 (UPI) — Britain pushed back against...
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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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777 Partners’ London Lions Basketball Team Faces Closure by Creditors
(Bloomberg) — A London basketball team owned by beleaguered investment firm 777 Partners risks closure in a legal action supported by a slew of creditors. The London Lions, a basketball club that 777 purchased in 2020, is facing a winding-up petition from one of its clothing suppliers, a court heard on Wednesday. AB Realisations 2023...
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Labour party set for landslide win in UK election | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
People across the United Kingdom are going to the polls. They have seen voters elsewhere shift to the right. However, after 14 years, they are expected to throw their Conservative government out of power. Candidates in 650 constituencies are running on Thursday for a seat in the House of Commons. Those in the party that...
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress attend state banquet in UK | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday as part of their state visit to the United Kingdom. The state dinner was held by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Emperor Naruhito wore a medal of the Order of the Garter, which is the oldest and most senior order of...
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress to attend luncheon in London | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are on a state visit to the United Kingdom and have attended a welcome ceremony in the capital London. The Imperial couple were officially invited to the United Kingdom by King Charles. They were greeted by Prince William at their hotel on Tuesday, then traveled with him to the...
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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito reconnects with past in UK | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are on a state visit to the United Kingdom. On Monday, the Emperor visited a place he has developed a fondness for: the River Thames. He went to see the Thames Barrier, the flood control gates that have protected London for more than four decades. He studied the history...
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