Boris Johnson to meet with EU commissioner in renewed push for Brexit deal
Meanwhile, signs of a breakthrough remained distant with Boris Johnson’s Northern Irish allies. Continue reading
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Crowds gather in London, other UK cities to protest Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan
Protesters gathered near 10 Downing Street in central London and in Belfast, York and other cities to show determination to block a “no deal” Brexit. Continue reading
London, England pushing cargo bikes in effort to reduce congestion, pollution
The push follows London’s establishment of its Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to help reduce the high levels of vehicle pollution recorded on its streets. Continue reading
Iran’s seizure of British tanker an ‘act of state piracy,’ U.K. says
The meeting sought how to secure shipping in the sensitive region, which is vital to the world’s oil supply. Continue reading
Persian Gulf tanker incidents could cut traffic, raise shippers’ costs: experts
On Friday, Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the narrow passageway that carries one-fifth of the world’s crude exports and a second Liberian-flagged ship was briefly detained. Continue reading
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker and crew in the Gulf, state media says
The report said the oil tanker was intercepted in south of Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Man found dead in London garden believed to have fallen from plane
A bag, water and food were discovered in the plane’s landing-gear compartment after it landed. Continue reading
4 dead including pregnant woman after violent 28-hour period in London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said police were working around the clock after four people were murdered in a bloody 28-hour period for Britain’s capital. Continue reading
UK prime minister run narrows down to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt
The winner of the runoff, due to be announced the week of July 22, will become Conservative leader and prime minister. Continue reading
British passengers jailed after ‘drunken and loutish’ behaviour that forced plane landing in Winnipeg
Four men are behind bars in England after forcing a plane bound for Las Vegas to make an emergency landing in Winnipeg. Continue reading