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Russia Will Impose Counter-Sanctions On UK, Says Kremlin

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 7, 2020

Moscow will apply counter-sanctions against Britain, the Kremlin said Tuesday, after London blacklisted Russian officials for their alleged involvement in the death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.

China Accuses UK Of "Gross Interference" Over Hong Kong

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 6, 2020

Beijing's ambassador to London on Monday accused Britain of "gross interference" in China's internal affairs" over its response to a controversial national security law in Hong Kong.

Drunk People Can't Socially Distance, UK Police Conclude

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 5, 2020

Britain's police said Sunday that revellers who packed London's Soho district the night pubs finally reopened made it "crystal clear" that drunk people cannot socially distance.

Chinese Badminton Superstar Lin Dan Announces Retirement

Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 4, 2020

Lin Dan announced his retirement in a social media post on Saturday, thanking his family and fans.

British Woman Jailed For Planning To Attack London's St Paul's Church

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 3, 2020

A British Muslim convert was jailed for at least 14 years on Friday for plotting to blow up London's St Paul's Cathedral and then herself in a suicide attack on the London subway.

China To Take Countermeasures If UK Extends Hong Kong Citizenship Plan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 2, 2020

China warned Britain on Thursday it could retaliate with "corresponding measures" for London's decision to extend a broader path to citizenship for the residents of Hong Kong.

World Rugby Sevens Series Cancelled Over Coronavirus

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 30, 2020

Tournaments in Langford in Canada, London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong will not be played this year, with the men's and women's titles both awarded to pacesetters New Zealand.

Chelsea, Arsenal Move Into FA Cup Semi-Finals

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 28, 2020

FA Cup: Chelsea moved into the FA Cup semi-finals as Ross Barkley sealed a 1-0 win at Leicester, while Arsenal joined their London rivals in the last four after a dramatic 2-1 victory against Sheffield United.

British Double Amputee, Aged 5, Raises 1 Million Pounds With Walk

World News | Reuters | Friday June 26, 2020

Five-year-old Tony Hudgell has raised more than 1 million pounds ($1.24 million) for the London hospital that saved his life by walking 10 km on his new prosthetic legs after being inspired by Captain Tom's record-breaking challenge.

First Volunteer Given UK's Imperial College COVID-19 Vaccine

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020

The first healthy volunteer has now received a coronavirus vaccine developed by Imperial College London researchers, the team behind the project said on Tuesday.

The Witcher Season 2 to Resume Production in August, Netflix Says

Akhil Arora | Tuesday June 23, 2020

The Witcher season 2 will resume filming August 17 in the UK, Netflix has announced, after a five-month break. The Witcher season 2 had been forced to halt production in March owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Indian-Origin Man Handed Hefty Demolition Bill For Illegal Construction In UK

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday June 22, 2020

An Indian-origin landlord from the Southall suburb of west London has been hit with a whopping 16,000-pound bill after the local Ealing Council stepped in to knock down an illegal outbuilding at his property.

Rishi Sunak Appoints Indian-Origin Man As Chief Of Financial Regulator FCA

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday June 22, 2020

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak today appointed Indian-origin chief of the London Stock Exchange Nikhil Rathi as the new chief executive of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.

Lewis Hamilton Marches In "Really Moving" London Anti-Racism Protest

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 22, 2020

Lewis Hamilton also posted a photograph of himself holding up a Black Lives Matter sign while his T-shirt slogan said: 'Black is a vibe'.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Olivier Giroud Caps Chelsea Fightback To Leave Aston Villa In Trouble

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 22, 2020

Chelsea's quick-fire blitz moved the fourth-placed west Londoners five points clear of Manchester United in fifth in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.