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Biden confirms he will attend the Queen’s funeral

US president Joe Biden will attend the Queen’s funeral, officials have confirmed, amid reports that foreign heads of state will be asked to catch a coach to the service. Dignitaries will travel to Westminster Abbey in escorted coaches and “because ...

11 Sept 2022 at 20:46

Oxford student who saw man drown in Pakistan floods highlights need for aid

An Oxford University student who saw a man drown in Pakistan as a result of catastrophic floods has stressed the importance of international aid. Israr Khan, who also studied law at Aberdeen University between 2016 and 2020, returned to his ...

04 Sept 2022 at 13:36

Investments by UK development finance body have ‘harmed society and environment’

The UK’s development finance institution is using taxpayers’ money for some “questionable investments” including in fossil fuels and a cosmetic surgery firm in India, MPs have warned. Some investments do not have a focus on tackling ...

15 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Thousands to march in London pro-Palestinian protest as Gaza expects invasion

Thousands of people are expected to march in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London as police warn that anyone showing support for Hamas or deviating from the route could face arrest. The Metropolitan Police Service will ...

14 Oct 2023 at 09:37

Hundreds gather for London pro-Palestine march as Gaza braces for invasion

Hundreds of people have gathered for a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for Hamas could face arrest. More than 1,000 officers have been deployed by the Metropolitan ...

14 Oct 2023 at 13:57

Thousands attend pro-Palestine marches as Gaza braces for invasion

Thousands of people have gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK, amid international concern over the situation in Israel and Gaza. A gathering in London attracted a crowd of thousands, with rallies also held ...

14 Oct 2023 at 16:25

UK aid becoming less focused on world’s poorest – development experts

UK aid is becoming less targeted at the world’s poorest people, development experts have said. Data for 2021 shows that the trend of moving money away from the least developed nations has accelerated, according to researchers ...

07 Feb 2023 at 12:45

Keir Starmer says sparks from Middle East conflict ‘light touchpapers’ at home

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the “sparks” from the conflict in the Middle East “light touchpapers in our own communities here at home” as he called out ”vile hatred” that has been seen against Jews and Muslims ...

06 Oct 2024 at 00:01

British nationals in Florida feel ‘anxiety’ as Hurricane Milton approaches

British nationals in Florida expressed their “anxiety” as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of the state late on Wednesday night, with winds of up to 165mph. The Foreign, Commonwealth and ...

09 Oct 2024 at 20:37

Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating

The Laos government has said it is “profoundly saddened” and is investigating the deaths of six people from suspected methanol poisoning, including a British lawyer. Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was one of ...

23 Nov 2024 at 11:01

British lawyer dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

A British lawyer has died after allegedly being served alcohol poisoned with methanol in Laos. Simone White, from Orpington, Kent, was among a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in the popular ...

21 Nov 2024 at 17:02

British lawyer’s parents ‘devastated’ at her suspected poisoning death

The parents of a British lawyer who died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos have said they are “devastated by the loss of our beautiful, kind and loving daughter”. Simone White, 28, ...

22 Nov 2024 at 15:51

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