Tag: United Kingdom
Ryanair CEO says diverted flight had to land in Belarus
LONDON — The pilot of a Ryanair flight that was diverted to Belarus last month, leading to the arrest of a dissident Belarusian journalist,...
A sense of relief over ‘dear Joe’ and post-Trump summit era
BRUSSELS — Over the four years of Donald Trump's presidency and through the seeming eternity of pandemic misery and isolation, America’s partners in world...
Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
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Australia says it’s reached a free trade deal with Britain
CANBERRA, Australia — Britain and Australia had agreed on a free trade deal that will be released later Tuesday, Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan...
UK govt urged to extend worker support after reopening delay
LONDON — The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers who will suffer financially from its...
Queen Elizabeth II meets Australia’s Morrison at Windsor
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has held a face-to-face audience with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Windsor Castle.
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UK watchdog examines Apple-Google mobile system control
LONDON — U.K. competition regulators are looking into Apple and Google smartphone operating systems, app stores and browsers, over concern that the control of...
Robotic ship sets off to retrace the Mayflower’s journey
LONDON — Four centuries and one year after the Mayflower departed from Plymouth, England, on a historic sea journey to America, another trailblazing vessel...
Costly frost in France attributed to climate change
BERLIN — Scientists say damaging frost that caused significant economic loss to France's central winegrowing region this year was made more likely by climate...
Biden at NATO: Ready to talk China, Russia and soothe allies
BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden makes his entrance at a NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter provocative actions by...