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Boris Johnson reached the top but was felled by his flaws

Boris Johnson wanted to be like his hero Winston Churchill: a larger-than-life character who led Britain through a time of crisis

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Johnson is going – but he won’t leave until he’s dragged everyone down with him

The prime minister’s destructive experiment in clowning has torn up the political rulebook, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

Factbox-Now UK's Boris Johnson has quit, who could replace him?

Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

Evacuations as Russia Advances in Ukraine's Donbas

The evacuation of desperate civilians from Sloviansk pressed on Wednesday as Russian troops pushed towards the eastern Ukrainian city in their campaign to control the Donbas region. Sloviansk has been hit by heavy bombardment as Russian forces advance westwards on day 133 of the invasion. "Twenty years of work; everything…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022

Post-Brexit red tape poses threat to cross-Channel pigeon racing

Extra paperwork, veterinary checks and expenses could mean thousands have to give up pastime

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

'Journalists should not be persecuted': Germany's embassy in Delhi is 'closely monitoring' Zubair's arrest

Germany's embassy in New Delhi is "monitoring very closely" the arrest of Alt News cofounder Muhammed Zubair and is also "in contact" with its "EU partners on the ground", a representative of the German foreign ministry has said.

Newslaundry · Jul 7, 2022

Mobile independence hub launches crowdfunder ahead of indyref2 campaign

FOLLOWING the First Minister’s announcement pledging to hold indyref2 in October 2023, Dumfries and Galloway Indy Hub has launched a crowdfunder…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2022

‘We stand with Ukraine’, Irish leader says on first visit to nation

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Ireland for its support amid the Russian invasion as he held talks with the Taoiseach in Kyiv.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2022

Is UK inflation worse than in the EU? Cost of living pressures squeeze household finances

Energy, fuel and food costs are among the biggest contributors to inflation at present. We take a look at how the UK's economic situation compares with our neighbours in the European Union.

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022

Zelensky thanks Ireland for its support as he meets Taoiseach in Kyiv

Micheal Martin held talks with the Ukrainian president during a visit to the war-torn capital on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022