Iraq asks US, UK to extradite ex-officials in $2.5 billion corruption scandal
[ad_1] Iraq on Sunday called on the United States and Britain to extradite former officials accused of facilitating the theft of $2.5 billion in public...
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UK recognises ‘acts of genocide’ against Iraq’s Yazidis by IS group
[ad_1] The British government on Tuesday officially acknowledged that the Islamic State group committed “acts of genocide” against the Yazidi people in 2014. Issued on:...
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Rishi Sunak’s ruling Conservatives brace for defeat in UK by-elections
[ad_1] Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives braced for defeat in three by-elections across England on Thursday, as the ruling party looked set to suffer an...
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UN chief warns of AI risks to global peace and security
[ad_1] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to global peace and security, calling on all member states...
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British PM Rishi Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report
[ad_1] British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he was “sad” to read a damning report that claimed racism and sexism are rife within English...
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Britain criticised for slow implementation of climate commitments
[ad_1] The UK government’s advisory body on tackling climate change on Tuesday voiced concern at the slow pace of the transition to clean energy, warning...
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Boris Johnson deliberately misled MPs over ‘partygate’, says
[ad_1] Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament about the lockdown-flouting parties that undermined his credibility and contributed to his downfall, a committee...
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Over a dozen ‘innocent’ Westerners still detained in Iran
[ad_1] Over a dozen Western passport-holders are detained in Iran, even after the release on Friday of Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele in an exchange...
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Martin Amis, British novelist famed for dazzling prose style, dies at
[ad_1] Issued on: 20/05/2023 – 22:04Modified: 20/05/2023 – 22:08 British novelist Martin Amis, who brought a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his stories and lifestyle,...
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Singer Loreen makes history as Sweden wins Eurovision for seventh time
[ad_1] Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday, as singer Loreen beat out 25 competitors in the finale of the world’s biggest live music...
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Commonwealth countries view King Charles’ coronation with mixed
[ad_1] Issued on: 07/05/2023 – 12:34 Following yesterday’s coronation, 14 of the 56 Commonwealth nations now have King Charles III as their head of state. Although...
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World leaders congratulate Charles III, Camilla on their coronation
[ad_1] Issued on: 06/05/2023 – 17:46 Leaders in the United States and Europe sent congratulations to Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their...