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The three best places in Europe to spend the winter solstice
The solstice – which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere – is the day with the shortest period…
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London police to ‘carefully consider’ Prince Harry phone hacking ruling
LONDON: London’s police said they will “carefully consider” the findings of a court ruling that found Prince Harry had been…
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Why are Europe’s Christmas markets so expensive this year?
From Budapest to Edinburgh, Europe’s Christmas markets are getting ‘outrageously’ expensive. ADVERTISEMENT In some parts of Europe, high prices and…
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The EU and UK are backing the wrong horse in the race to net zero
By Dr Mary S. Booth, Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not…
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UK PM tells COVID inquiry he’s ‘deeply sorry’ to bereaved families
LONDON : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told bereaved families at an official inquiry into the UK’s handling of COVID…
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UK is relaxing entry rules for French students on school trips
Plans have been announced to ease travel restrictions for French pupils coming to the UK on school trips. ADVERTISEMENT New…
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UK, US accuse Russia of cyber campaign against politicians
“DOCUMENTS LEAKED” The UK government claimed the FSB targeted parliamentarians from various political parties, with some attacks resulting in documents…
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Under-pressure UK PM insists Rwanda migrants plan ‘will work’
LONDON: UK leader Rishi Sunak defiantly insisted on Thursday (Dec 7) that his latest immigration plan will work, as the issue…
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Hard to bear: UK’s only pandas return to China
LONDON: The UK’s only giant pandas left Edinburgh for China on Monday (Dec 4) after spending 12 cubless years in…
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Countdown to Christmas: Where to see Europe’s living advent calendars
Sweden’s ‘living advent calendar’ tradition has spread to towns and villages across Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Christmas holds a special place in…
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