Tag: London
‘Vexatious’ debt claim against UK PM Boris Johnson removed
LONDON — A court order naming British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as owing an unpaid debt was no longer on the books Thursday, a...
Panel suggests WHO should have more power to stop pandemics
GENEVA — A panel of independent experts who reviewed the World Health Organization’s response to the coronavirus pandemic says the U.N. health agency should...
UK government plan to toughen voter ID rules draws criticism
LONDON — The British government has announced contentious plans to toughen election voting rules by requiring photo identification at polling stations, a move it...
UK’s Johnson backs public inquiry into handling of pandemic
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that an independent public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic will be held...
UK foreign secretary calls for cooperation on cybersecurity
LONDON — U.K. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Wednesday urged global cooperation to combat cyberattacks by “hostile state actors" and criminal gangs.
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NFL returning to London with 2 games in October
LONDON — The NFL is returning to London in October for its first games in the city since the outbreak of the coronavirus.
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Report: Court order issued to Boris Johnson over unpaid debt
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said Wednesday it was investigating a report claiming that there is an outstanding court order against...
UK apologizes for deaths of 10 civilians during ‘Troubles’
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized Wednesday for the deaths of 10 civilians during military operations half a century ago in west...
Army of fake fans boosts China’s messaging on Twitter
BRUSSELS — China’s ruling Communist Party has opened a new front in its long, ambitious war to shape global public opinion: Western social media....
Brit Awards to honor Taylor Swift in front of live crowd
LONDON — Taylor Swift will be honored as a global icon on Tuesday at the Brit Awards, set to be held in front of...
