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Royal mourning to last until seven days after queen's funeral

Royal mourning to last until seven days after queen's funeral

Britain's royal family will observe a period of mourning that ends on the seventh day after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, with flags at royal residences to remain at half mast. "Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, …

Putin expresses condolences over Elizabeth II’s demise

Putin expresses condolences over Elizabeth II’s demise

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences over the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, noting her authority on the international arena, as well as love and respect of her subjects, the Kremlin press office said Thursday. …

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passes away

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passes away

Britain’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 96 in Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon, Buckingham Palace said in a press release on Thursday. "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. …

Russian gas import by EU countries down 48%

Russian gas import by EU countries down 48%

Russian gas import by EU member-states declined by 48% from 2022 year start, Gazprom said on Wednesday. "From the year start, countries of the European Union reduced Russian gas supplies to their market by 48%, and taking into …

Biden and Truss commit to stand up against Russia, Iran, China

Biden and Truss commit to stand up against Russia, Iran, China

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Tuesday to congratulate new British Prime Minister Liz Truss and both leaders promised to strengthen their relationship as they stand together against Russia, Iran and China. The prime …

Truss plans £40 bln energy-aid package for UK businesses

Truss plans £40 bln energy-aid package for UK businesses

Incoming UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is finalizing plans for a £40 billion ($46 billion) support package to lower energy bills for businesses. Truss is considering two options, either setting a guaranteed unit price that …

UK's Patel and Dorries quit as Liz Truss takes over

UK's Patel and Dorries quit as Liz Truss takes over

Britain's Priti Patel and Nadine Dorries both stepped down ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle as Liz Truss formally takes over as the country's prime minister. Patel said she will stand down as Britain's Home secretary, or …

Liz Truss named as Britain's next PM

Liz Truss named as Britain's next PM

Liz Truss was named as Britain's next prime minister on Monday, winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative party at a time when the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession. After weeks …

Boris Johnson tells Brits to save cash with new kettle

Boris Johnson tells Brits to save cash with new kettle

British PM Boris Johnson is facing a backlash after making a bizarre analogy about buying a new kettle in a speech on nuclear power. Johnson compared the benefits of investing in nuclear plants in Britain to reducing energy …

50,000 Ukrainian refugees in UK may become homeless next year

50,000 Ukrainian refugees in UK may become homeless next year

A “shocking” 50,000 Ukrainian refugees in the United Kingdom could be made homeless next year, the government has been warned, but ministers are refusing to offer a fresh package of support to offset the impending crisis. As …

London mayor: ‘national disaster’ unfolding

London mayor: ‘national disaster’ unfolding

A “national disaster” is unfolding with the surge in energy prices, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said. “With energy prices soaring and more families struggling to make ends meet, this government needs to step up and take …

Boris Johnson approves funding for Sizewell C Nuclear Plant

Boris Johnson approves funding for Sizewell C Nuclear Plant

UK PM Boris Johnson has greenlit funding for a new multibillion-pound nuclear power station, triggering concerns among some of Liz Truss's allies that it could limit her economic vision. Whitehall sources confirmed the Prime …

London express its regret over incident at Azerbaijani embassy

London express its regret over incident at Azerbaijani embassy

The UK government expressed its regret over the attack by radical religious groups on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on August 4, 2022, Deputy Foreign Minister of the United …

British reconnaissance aircraft violates Russia's border

British reconnaissance aircraft violates Russia's border

An RC-135 reconnaissance plane of the British Royal Air Force illegally crossed Russia's state border in the Arctic area of Cape Svyatoy Nos, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. The British aircraft was discovered over the …

Europe bans itself from Russian coal

Europe bans itself from Russian coal

Embargo of the European Union on Russian coal import has become effective today, on August 10. The embargo was part of the fifth sanctions package agreed by the EU in April. EU countries had agreed on a transitional period of 120 days …