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Former UK PM: Western dominance about to end

Former UK PM: Western dominance about to end

The world is about to face global geopolitical changes and transition to multipolarity, while the era of Western dominance is about to end, said Tony Blair, who served as the prime minister of the United Kingdom in 1997-2007. "The …

Six out of eight candidates for UK PM advance to second round

Six out of eight candidates for UK PM advance to second round

Six candidates for the post of the UK prime minister and Conservative Party leader advanced to the second round, Graham Brady, chairman of the party’s 1922 Committee, which is involved in electing the party’s leaders, said on …

Candidates for British PM post announced

Candidates for British PM post announced

Registration of candidates for the post of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is completed. Eight candidates will compete for the position in the first round of voting, who managed to get the votes of at least 20 members of the …

Cosmetics retailer Lush closing business in Russia

Cosmetics retailer Lush closing business in Russia

British cosmetics manufacturer and retailer Lush plans to close all of its remaining stores in Russia, national daily Kommersant reported on Tuesday, citing three retail real estate consultants. Lush plans to only maintain its online …

Boris Johnson condemns attack on ex-Japanese PM Abe

Boris Johnson condemns attack on ex-Japanese PM Abe

 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he was utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the "despicable attack" on Japan's Shinzo Abe. "Utterly appalled and saddened to …

Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM

Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, bringing an acrimonious end to a nearly three-year premiership that has been beset by controversy and scandal. "The process of choosing that new leader should begin now," …

Boris Johnson to resign as British PM - report

Boris Johnson to resign as British PM - report

Boris Johnson is going to step down as British prime minister and will address the nation in the next few hours, British media outlets reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the prime minister. Downing Street sources confirmed to …

Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ as resignations pile up

Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ as resignations pile up

Boris Johnson insisted now is not the time to quit as U.K. prime minister, even as resignations from his government continued to mount and Conservative MPs pressed ahead with a plan to remove him. Speaking in the House of Commons in …

UK considering seizing Russia's frozen assets

UK considering seizing Russia's frozen assets

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss does not exclude seizing the frozen assets of Russian citizens in the United Kingdom and passing them on to Ukraine. "I am supportive of the concept. We are looking at it very closely. The Canadians …

Iran urged to conclude JCPOA while it is still possible

Iran urged to conclude JCPOA while it is still possible

The United Kingdom, France and Germany urge Iran to conclude the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) while it is still possible, according to the joint statement by UK, France and Germany ahead of the Security Council meeting on the …