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Iran Embassy Urges Expats To 'Sacrifice Their Lives', UK Reacts Strongly
A message linked to Iran's embassy in the UK urging expatriates to "sacrifice their lives" has triggered outrage, with British authorities raising security concerns and summoning envoy Seyed Ali Mousavi over the controversial campaign.
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"Passengers Banging Windows": Flight To Rescue UK Nationals Stuck In Oman
A British government rescue flight from Muscat was grounded after technical issues and long delays forced the pilot into mandatory rest, leaving vulnerable passengers in a highly distressed state.
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"Can't Get Over This Place": UK Traveller In Awe Of Edakkal Caves In Wayanad
The Edakkal caves in Wayanad, Kerala, feature intricate engravings dating back to the Neolithic and Stone Ages.
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British Influencer Falls To His Death While Trying To Climb Spain's Highest Bridge
The unidentified influencer fell while climbing the cable-stayed bridge in Talavera de la Reina, approximately 70 miles southwest of Madrid.
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Congo Army Says It Stopped Attempted Coup Involving Several Americans, British Man
The DR Congo military on Sunday said it had thwarted an "attempted coup" near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese".
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UK Foreign Minister Arrives In Israel To Show "Unwavering Solidarity"
British foreign minister James Cleverly traveled to Israel on Wednesday to show solidarity with the Israeli people following attacks by Palestinian group Hamas, the British foreign office said.
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman To Miss Queen's Funeral: Report
Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is no longer expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday, a British foreign office source said on Sunday, contrary to Britain's earlier expectations that he would.
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As UK Minister Quits Over Misconduct, Ex-Top Official Targets PM's Office
A former top Foreign Office official accused Boris Johnson's office on Tuesday of lying over whether the British leader knew about earlier complaints of sexual misconduct made against a minister who resigned over his behaviour last week.
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Top UK, Russian Officials To Visit India Today Amid Ukraine War
British foreign minister Liz Truss will visit India on Thursday as part of a "wider diplomatic push" on the war in Ukraine, her office said, a trip which coincides with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov travelling to the country.
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Report On Boris Johnson's Lockdown Parties Due Soon: UK Foreign Minister
The findings of an investigation into gatherings at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office that may have broken COVID-19 lockdown laws will be published soon, foreign minister Liz Truss said on Wednesday.
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UK Moves Foreign Secretary To Deputy PM In Cabinet Reshuffle
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been appointed justice secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's reshuffle and will also be deputy prime minister, Johnson's office said on Wednesday.
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Staff Left Documents On Afghans Working At UK Embassy In Kabul: Report
Staff at Britain's Foreign Office left documents with contact details of Afghans working for them scattered on the ground at the British embassy compound in Kabul that has been seized by the Taliban, The Times newspaper reported.
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UK Foreign Office Sorry For "Misguided" Historic Ban On Homosexuals
Britain's foreign office on Monday apologised for the department's "misguided" ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people working in the diplomatic service, which was lifted in 1991.
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British PM Boris Johnson Shortens India Visit As Covid Cases Spiral
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will shorten his delayed visit to India later this month, his first major bilateral foreign visit since taking power in 2019, his office said Wednesday.
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Looking Forward To Welcome UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: India's Foreign Office
India today said it was looking forward to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit next month, amid reports that the trip may not be possible because of the rapidly-spreading mutated version of the coronavirus in the UK.
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Iran Embassy Urges Expats To 'Sacrifice Their Lives', UK Reacts Strongly
A message linked to Iran's embassy in the UK urging expatriates to "sacrifice their lives" has triggered outrage, with British authorities raising security concerns and summoning envoy Seyed Ali Mousavi over the controversial campaign.
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"Passengers Banging Windows": Flight To Rescue UK Nationals Stuck In Oman
A British government rescue flight from Muscat was grounded after technical issues and long delays forced the pilot into mandatory rest, leaving vulnerable passengers in a highly distressed state.
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"Can't Get Over This Place": UK Traveller In Awe Of Edakkal Caves In Wayanad
The Edakkal caves in Wayanad, Kerala, feature intricate engravings dating back to the Neolithic and Stone Ages.
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British Influencer Falls To His Death While Trying To Climb Spain's Highest Bridge
The unidentified influencer fell while climbing the cable-stayed bridge in Talavera de la Reina, approximately 70 miles southwest of Madrid.
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Congo Army Says It Stopped Attempted Coup Involving Several Americans, British Man
The DR Congo military on Sunday said it had thwarted an "attempted coup" near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese".
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UK Foreign Minister Arrives In Israel To Show "Unwavering Solidarity"
British foreign minister James Cleverly traveled to Israel on Wednesday to show solidarity with the Israeli people following attacks by Palestinian group Hamas, the British foreign office said.
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman To Miss Queen's Funeral: Report
Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is no longer expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday, a British foreign office source said on Sunday, contrary to Britain's earlier expectations that he would.
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As UK Minister Quits Over Misconduct, Ex-Top Official Targets PM's Office
A former top Foreign Office official accused Boris Johnson's office on Tuesday of lying over whether the British leader knew about earlier complaints of sexual misconduct made against a minister who resigned over his behaviour last week.
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Top UK, Russian Officials To Visit India Today Amid Ukraine War
British foreign minister Liz Truss will visit India on Thursday as part of a "wider diplomatic push" on the war in Ukraine, her office said, a trip which coincides with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov travelling to the country.
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Report On Boris Johnson's Lockdown Parties Due Soon: UK Foreign Minister
The findings of an investigation into gatherings at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office that may have broken COVID-19 lockdown laws will be published soon, foreign minister Liz Truss said on Wednesday.
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UK Moves Foreign Secretary To Deputy PM In Cabinet Reshuffle
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been appointed justice secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's reshuffle and will also be deputy prime minister, Johnson's office said on Wednesday.
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Staff Left Documents On Afghans Working At UK Embassy In Kabul: Report
Staff at Britain's Foreign Office left documents with contact details of Afghans working for them scattered on the ground at the British embassy compound in Kabul that has been seized by the Taliban, The Times newspaper reported.
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UK Foreign Office Sorry For "Misguided" Historic Ban On Homosexuals
Britain's foreign office on Monday apologised for the department's "misguided" ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people working in the diplomatic service, which was lifted in 1991.
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British PM Boris Johnson Shortens India Visit As Covid Cases Spiral
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will shorten his delayed visit to India later this month, his first major bilateral foreign visit since taking power in 2019, his office said Wednesday.
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Looking Forward To Welcome UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: India's Foreign Office
India today said it was looking forward to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit next month, amid reports that the trip may not be possible because of the rapidly-spreading mutated version of the coronavirus in the UK.
