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China calls UK ban on Huawei ‘disappointing and wrong’

China had earlier warned UK of “consequences” if it chose to be a 'hostile partner' after it emerged that PM Boris Johnson was preparing to phase out the use of Huawei tech in country.

UK bans Huawei from 5G networks in security crackdown on Chinese company

The ban will cost UK operators around 2 billion pounds to implement, and will delay the roll out of 5G networks by between two and three years, the government said.

Over 20 students at prestigious UK university allege rape by members of fraternity body

Students of St Andrews University anonymously accused members of US-style fraternity body Alpha Epsilon Pi of rape, sexual and physical assault through Instagram posts.

India, UK to soon launch talks for free-trade pact, ministers to meet virtually in July-end

This will be the first interaction on FTA between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and International Trade Secretary of the UK, Liz Truss.

Former minister Jo Johnson bats for UK to welcome international students forced to leave US

Boris Johnson's brother Jo took to Twitter to suggest that foreign students, who are being asked to leave the US, could transfer to UK universities under an emergency scheme.

UK confronts China and Russia as it seeks to assert itself on world stage after Brexit

The escalation of tensions comes after it emerged Britain is preparing to phase Huawei out of plans for fifth-generation telecommunications networks.

Retirement age in UK increasing, but most people only work 10 years in good health after 50

As life expectancy rises, so does retirement age. And retiring is getting more expensive around the world.

Sunil Mittal bids for bankrupt UK satellite firm OneWeb PM Johnson is trying to save

OneWeb makes low-Earth orbit satellites that provide high-speed communications. UK hopes it'll help build a new national navigation system.

Boris Johnson gambles on lifting lockdown to save UK

Johnson’s message to UK is clear ⁠— get out and get spending. But despite his drive to get life back to normal, businesses will have to ensure proper Covid measures are followed to avoid new cases.

UK set on collision course with China over Hong Kong and Huawei

UK has criticised China's planned imposition of security law on Hong Kong, and is looking to exclude Huawei from its fifth-generation mobile networks.

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Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.