Andrew Tate faces extradition to UK over rape and human trafficking claims | BBC News

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan can be extradited to the UK, a Romanian court has ruled.Andrew Tate, 37, and Tristan, 35, were d...

„Vor mehreren Wochen soll sie gegen das Demonstrationsrecht verstoßen haben“

Die Klimaaktivistin Greta Thunberg ist in London vor Gericht. Es geht um einen vermeintlichen Verstoß gegen das Demonstrationsrecht. WELT-Korrespondent Arndt Striegler berichtet aus London über die mögliche strafrechtliche Verfolgung der Schwedin.

Der neue Anti-Migrations-Kurs der Briten hat eine große Schwäche

Es war das Kern-Versprechen der Brexiteers: „Take back control“ – auch in Migrationsfragen. Doch inzwischen hat die Zahl der Migranten, die den Weg über den Ärmelkanal wagen, einen neuen Höchststand erreicht. Wie konnte es so weit kommen? Experten...

Ukraine flying 40-year-old British helicopter  – BBC News

A military helicopter donated to Ukraine by the UK government was used in the Falklands conflict more than 40 years ago, the BBC has learned.Despite its age,...

President Biden visits Northern Ireland for 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement - BBC News

The US President Joe Biden has arrived on a visit to Northern Ireland. He was greeted as he exited the plane at Belfast International Airport by UK Prime Min...

Security Guards Walk Out at UK's Biggest Airport Ahead of Easter School Holidays

With inflation still in double digits thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and sanctions on Russian energy supplies, the UK has seen a wave of strikes across both the public and private sectors since last summer.

Putin warns UK over depleted uranium weapons - BBC News

Russia’s President Putin has warned that if the UK goes ahead with plans to supply Ukraine with shells containing depleted uranium, then Russia will be forc...

USA routs Canada, climbs back into contention at WBC

PHOENIX -- The United States scored nine runs against Canada in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Mike Trout, and went on to win 12-1 by mercy rule in seven innings on Monday in a pivotal Pool C game at the World Baseball...

Nolan Arenado leads U.S. past Britain in WBC, 6-2

PHOENIX -- Nolan Arenado had three hits, including two doubles, and Kyle Schwarber blasted a three-run home run to lead the U.S. to a 6-2 win over Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic opener for both teams in Phoenix. Arenado, batting...

Small Defense Budget May Sink UK Defense Minister's Bid to Lead NATO

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK defense secretary Ben Wallace wants to replace Jens Stoltenberg as NATO boss in fall but a modest national defense budget will likely dash his hope, The Telegraph quoted alliance sources as saying Saturday.

British SAS Soldiers Posing as Arms Dealers Scour World for Shells for Ukraine

Ukraine has run through its stockpiles of arms and ammunition — inherited from the Soviet Union in 1991 — along with weapons supplied by its NATO backers since Russia launched its military operation to defend the Donbass republics.

Brits Face Rising Household Bills Even as Watchdog Lowers Price Cap

Europhile Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt signalled a return to austerity when he was brought back into government in October during Liz Truss' short-lived stint as PM. He now plans a £500 cut to her Energy Price Guarantee scheme.

UK Defense Chief Ready to Send More Tanks to Ukraine to Replace Losses as Army Runs Critically Low

Britain has already committed 14 of its 227 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in support of the NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. British defense officials have sounded the alarm about these deliveries, complaining that the...

Give Sunak Chance in NI Protocol Talks, Says Brexiteer Junior Minister

The Northern Ireland Protocol to the UK's withdrawal agreement with the European Union (EU) has proven a Gordian Knot for three prime ministers, as Brussels has refused to renegotiate while warning Downing Street against remedial moves.

'A Drop in the Bucket': UK Could Only Offer Symbolic Reparations to Displaced Chagossians: Expert

Last week, a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the UK and US governments to provide “full, unconditional, and effective reparations” to the Indigenous People of the Chagos islands. The forced displacement of islanders in the late 1960s...

C of E to Drop 'Our Father' From Prayers to Appease Trans and Non-Binary Churchgoers

The Church of England, Britain's official religion headed by the monarchy, has tried to become more politically-correct in recent decades by ordaining female vicars as well as openly gay bishops — on the understanding that they remain celibate.

How Aid to Ukraine Has Left Britain's Military in a Sorry State

Britain’s Treasury has reportedly made clear that there will be “no new money” for defense despite grumbling from the defense establishment that the Army is being “hollowed out” by gifting equipment to Kiev. The UK’s elite Armed Forces have...

What Now for Rishi Sunak's Government as He Outlasts Liz Truss as PM?

Rishi Sunak has lasted twice as long as his predecessor Liz Truss, who was out of Downing Street just six weeks after taking over from Boris Johnson. But economic woes, poor poll ratings and his lack of a mandate from voters may limit what he can...

UK Energy Watchdog Opens 'Urgent' Probe Into Forced Installation of Pre-Pay Meters

Pre-payment meters oblige householders to 'top-up' credit on an electronic key or smart card at shops or online — which may prove difficult for the disabled and mentally-ill people targeted by British Gas and its firm of German debt collectors.

New Wave of Strikes Sweeps UK as Educators, Transport Workers and More Walk Out

Workers across nearly every sector of the UK economy have balloted for or held strikes over the past year as management pay offers fail to match the rising cost of living — fuelled by the government's sanctions on Russia.

US Downgrades UK Army’s Status as MoD Grumbles About Military Being ‘Hollowed Out’ by Aid to Kiev

Britain’s elite, all-volunteer Army has long prided itself for ranking among the strongest of NATO’s armies, and has consistently served as a loyal foot soldier of American hegemony, joining US-led wars of aggression (Iraq, Libya) which even many...