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Iran and Britain's history of strained relations

British-Iranian relations, which have been strained for decades, were back in the spotlight after Iranian authorities sentenced to death British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari for spying, charges he denies.

Reuters

Here's how Glasgow drivers can claim compensation if pothole damages car

Admiral released data which revealed that more than a third of pothole-related claims occur between January and March across Britain – which is more than any other time of the year.

Glasgow Live

Britain Considering Declaring IRGC a Terrorist Organization

Britain is actively considering proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terrorist organization but has not reached a final decision on the matter, foreign office minister Leo Docherty told parliament on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Explainer-Why Japan is seeking military ties beyond its U.S. ally

Before meeting President Joe Biden in Washington D.C., Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Italy, France, Britain and Canada, in part to forge security ties that could help it fend off China, North Korea and Russia.

Reuters

China's foreign ministry branch in Hong Kong urges British gov't to stop Hong Kong report

China's foreign ministry in Hong Kong urged the British government to stop its "so-called half-yearly report on Hong Kong", state media reported on Friday.

Reuters

A sunset over the River Tyne and two famous bridges 85 years ago

The High Level and Swing bridges were products of Victorian engineering prowess from a time when our region was asserting itself as one of Britain's great industrial powerhouses

Chronicle Live

UK paper group bids to throw out Prince Harry and others' privacy lawsuits

The publisher of Britain's Daily Mail newspaper is applying to dismiss lawsuits brought by Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other individuals alleging phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy.

Reuters

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Britain is actively considering proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard - minister

Britain is actively considering proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation but has not reached a final decision on the matter, foreign office minister Leo Docherty told parliament on Thursday.

Reuters

A modern-day Jane Austin meets The Indian 'Godfather'

One of our guests has written an epic novel described as India's answer to "The Godfather". The other wrote one of the most talked-about debuts of the moment, which manages to say all there is to say about Britain today. Natasha Brown, author of "Assembly", and "Age of Vice" writer…

France 24

Hen Galan: why one Welsh community celebrates the new year on January 14

A small community in Pembrokeshire will be holding its annual new year celebrations on January 14, or Hen Galan as it is known in Welsh.

The Conversation

Britain will not call fresh N.Ireland elections next week - minister

Britain's Northern Ireland Minister said on Thursday that he would take time to decide whether to call fresh elections as talks continue between London and Brussels on revising post-Brexit trade rules for the region.

Reuters

King Charles, Prince William make first appearances since Harry's memoir

Britain's King Charles and Prince William made their first public appearances on Thursday since the release of the monarch's son Prince Harry's tell-all memoir and TV interviews in which he made accusations against them and other royals.

Reuters

Britain criticises 'erosion of freedoms' in Hong Kong, draws rebuke from China

Britain criticised on Thursday what it said was the systematic erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong by the Chinese government and a crackdown on free speech by authorities in the former British colony, drawing an angry response from China.

Reuters

Iran Video Links Detained British-Iranian to Death of Nuclear Scientist

Iranian state media published a video on Thursday in which British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari, sentenced to death for spying, said he played a role in the 2020 assassination of the country's top nuclear scientist. In a separate audio recording broadcast by BBC Persian on Wednesday, Akbari said he was tortured…

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Daily Mirror

UK weather: Exact date snow will blast Britain with -6C lows as up to 7 inches to fall

The country is currently being battled by rain and heavy wind which is set to give way to icy conditions, as snow is forecast to fall next week in certain parts of the UK

Asharq Al-Awsat

ASOS Revenue Down 3% In Key Christmas Period

Online fashion retailer ASOS reported a 3% fall in revenue over the four months to the end of December, hurt by weaker demand and delivery disruption in its biggest market Britain and making it one of the laggards in the sector. Britain is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis…

The Guardian - AU

British players handed tough Australian Open draw as Draper faces Nadal

Great Britain’s men’s players have been handed a series of brutal first round draws at the Australian Open

The Independent UK

Australian Open: Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie lead British bid in Melbourne

A closer look at the British contenders in Melbourne

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Jeff Beck, guitarist with a chapter in rock history, dies at 78

Jeff Beck, one of the most skilled, admired and influential guitarists in rock history, died Tuesday in a hospital near his home at Riverhall, a rural estate in southern England. He was 78.

Reuters

UK minister reassures Washington on restored stability, fiscal plans

Britain's financial services minister sought to reassure U.S. counterparts on Wednesday that the UK's bout of debt market instability last fall was a one-time event and it has returned to stable government and remains a solid partner for Washington and Wall Street.

The Guardian - UK

UK coal-burning power facility to stay open two years longer than planned

Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s fourth unit to be kept viable until late 2024 as ministers make request prompted by energy crisis

Reuters

Britain urges release of dual national Akbari jailed in Iran

Britain on Wednesday urged Iran to release Alireza Akbari, a dual national who the Tasnim news agency reported Iran had sentenced to death on charges of spying for Britain.

Daily Mirror

Britain's oldest lorry driver works 12-hour days and passes health MOT at the age of 90

Brian Wilson, from Sheffield, works 12-hour days and he has now been given the green light to carry on for another year after passing a health MOT

Wales Online

Britain's oldest trucker has no plans to retire after passing health MOT aged 90

Brian Wilson has been doing the job for 70 years and still works 12-hour days

Evening Standard

UK could send ‘game-changing’ tanks to Ukraine, Number 10 says

Downing Street said the UK was looking to ‘accelerate’ its support to Kyiv

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