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TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

‘Deeply distressing’ — UK condemns Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, calls for transparent investigation

UK pressed for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release in its statement at UN Security Council.

UK calls for protection of aid workers in conflict zones

UK government releases statement after UN Security Council passes resolution clarifying obligations of parties to armed conflicts to safeguard humanitarian personnel.

Scientists find way to boost supercapacitors’ energy storage. It could change how we charge devices

This could help develop devices that substantially reduce charging times for everything, from laptops to electric vehicles.

New UK law targets pet abductors with up to 5 years in prison

The Pet Abduction Bill 2024, which was sponsored by Anna Firth MP and Lord Black of Brentwood, was passed by the UK government yesterday.

UK Labour leader Starmer says wants to recognise Palestinian state as part of peace process

Ireland, Spain and Norway announced this week that they would recognise a Palestinian state on May 28.

Sunak calls snap general elections. UK to head to polls on 4 July

Conservative Party is behind Labour by almost 20 points according to national polls. After 14 yrs of govt, Sunak defied expectations for an autumnal election to instead hold it in July.

Man arrested in UK on charges of spying for China found dead, probe on

Matthew Trickett was 1 of 3 men charged for engaging in information gathering & acts of deception. The 3 were out on bail with a hearing scheduled in a UK court later this week.

Man charged with murder of 66-year-old Indian-origin woman in London

Anita Mukhey was stabbed by Jalal Debella (22) in Burnt Oak Broadway on 9 May. Police reached the spot after getting reports of a stabbing, but the victim had succumbed to her wounds.

UK prisons get tougher, introduce community service to punish infractions by inmates

UK government introduces new community payback schemes; those who refuse community service could have work earnings blocked or privileges forfeited.

UK, Maldives bolster ties in security, climate, and trade

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan ends her trip to Maldives on a high note, with the two countries pledging to promote investments & businesses.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.