United Kingdom

• U.K. delays ban on new gas, diesel cars as Sunak waters down climate goals

  Rishi Sunak said he remained committed to the legally-binding target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but said Britain could afford to make slower progress in getting there.

  World

  Sep 19
  
• Canada joins allies in sending air defence missiles to Ukraine

  The money will come from the $500 million fund Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in June 2023 for military assistance in Ukraine.

  Canada

  Sep 17
  
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• British soldier charged with 2nd-degree murder in Toronto

  The British army says one of its soldiers has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in Toronto. 

  Crime

  Sep 13
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• U.K. police investigate 88 deaths linked to Canadian websites selling sodium nitrite

  Canadian police say Law, from the Toronto area, used a series of websites to market and sell sodium nitrite, a substance commonly used to cure meats that can be deadly if ingested.

  Crime

  Aug 25
• Montreal a summer hot spot as tourism returns to pre-pandemic numbers

  Tourist are flocking to Montreal once again, according to Tourisme Montréal's latest midway summer season report, bringing numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.

  Canada

  Aug 14
• Travellers delayed at U.K. airports due to ‘nationwide border system issue’

  Travelers arriving in the U.K. faced hourslong delays Saturday after a technical problem shut electronic border gates at airports across the country.

  World

  May 27
• The Stone of Destiny’s ancient, ‘iconic’ role in King Charles’ coronation

  The 150-kilogram sandstone block, also known as the Stone of Scone, was used to crown Scottish kings for centuries, before it was stolen by England for its own coronations.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• Elderly man paid more than $50K to reno scammers, U.K. residents charged: York police

  A third suspect who is also a resident of the United Kingdom is still outstanding and is wanted, police said. 

  Crime

  Apr 6
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• What are depleted uranium rounds UK has pledged to Ukraine, and what are the risks?

  The British defense ministry on Monday confirmed it would provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium, which Russia said would spark escalated attacks.

  World

  Mar 23
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• 4 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

  Helicopters and lifeboats raced from bases in southern England after authorities received reports of a small boat in difficulty in waters between Britain and France Wednesday.

  World

  Dec 14, 2022