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London, Berlin Summon Iranian Diplomats over Execution of Protester

Britain on Friday summoned Iran's most senior diplomat in London to protest the hanging of Mohsen Shekari, the first such execution over ongoing anti-government unrest. "The execution of Mohsen Shekari by the Iranian regime is abhorrent. He is a tragic victim of a legal system in which disproportionate sentences, politically…

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US Sounds Alarm over 'Harmful' Iran-Russia Military Partnership

The United States on Friday expressed alarm over a "full-scale defense partnership" between Moscow and Tehran, describing it as "harmful" to Ukraine, Iran's neighbors and the world. Iran stands accused by Western powers of supplying drones to Russia -- which rejected the US allegations -- as Moscow batters Ukraine's energy…

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US warns of expanding Iran, Russia defence ‘partnership’

Washington accuses Moscow of offering Tehran ‘an unprecedented level of military and technical support’.

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Bosses of Nazanin jail placed on sanctions list for human rights abuses

Travel bans and asset freezes for torturers and commanders using sex assault as weapon of war

The Independent UK

UK sanctions Russian tank commander

A Russian tank commander has been targeted as part of sanctions put on 30 indivduals and entities by the UK on Friday.

Evening Standard

UK Sanctions 30 People, Including Iranians

Britain on Friday announced sanctions targeting 30 people around the world who it described as "corrupt political figures, human rights violators and perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence." It said the sanctions were coordinated with international partners to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and Global Human Rights Day and included individuals involved…

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UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans ‘expose those behind the heinous violations’.

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UK criticises China, penalises Russians, Iranians over rights

Britain said the human rights situation in China worsened last year and announced sanctions on Friday against 30 people worldwide, including officials from Russia, Iran and Myanmar who it deems responsible for human rights abuses or corruption.

Reuters

UK quitting EU single market ‘laid foundation’ for protocol, says German minister

Responsbility to ‘implement’ Northern Ireland Protocol, says Annalena Baerbock ahead of meeting with foreign secretary James Cleverly

The Independent UK

Britain is not a passive observer on the world stage. We want oligarchs and dictators to fear us

I will ensure this country uses its power and influence to advance its interests and values, says James Cleverly, the foreign secretary

The Guardian - UK

UK will sanction human rights abusers rather than ‘commentate’, says Cleverly

Foreign secretary criticises UK’s lack of robust approach at taking action against perpetrators around the world

The Guardian - UK

Rishi vs the rebels: can Sunak unite the Tory party?

With growing Tory unrest on everything from energy to housing, does the PM have the strength and backing to stare down his backbenchers? Anne McElvoy reports

Evening Standard

Why Britain should immediately withdraw from Mauritius' Chagos Islands

Britain is on the cusp of decolonising Mauritius – again. The first attempt at decolonisation took place in 1968 but went unfulfilled when London kept hold of an island group that had long been regarded as Mauritian territory: the Chagos Archipelago.

The Conversation

UK ambassador to Senegal hopes England will win but says match will be ‘tight’

The match between Senegal and England kicks off at 7pm on Sunday.

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Vladimir Putin could use peace talks to secretly restock army, warns Foreign Secretary

The British Foreign Secretary has warned the Russian President could pretend to engage in negotiations while actually training more troops and sending ammunition to the front line

Evening Standard

Putin may use Ukraine peace talks to rearm, warns James Cleverly

The Foreign Secretary said the West should be ‘very, very careful’ if the Russian leader offers talks to end the conflict

The Independent UK

Putin may use Ukraine peace talks to rearm, warns Cleverly

The Foreign Secretary said the West should be ‘very, very careful’ if the Russian leader offers talks to end the conflict.

The Independent UK

UK sanctions Russian officials who enlisted criminals to fight in Ukraine

Foreign Secretary James Clevely has announced asset freezes and travel bans against 22 officials.

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Chinese ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over arrest of BBC journalist

A BBC journalist was beaten and kicked while filming protests against Chinese government's coronavirus measures in Shanghai.

Evening Standard

James Cleverly was out of his depth, but stopping sexual violence matters

Yesterday Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said: “Sexual violence is morally abhorrent, it is illegal, and yet it is still happening all around the world.” And so he carried on his speech at the opening of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative conference. It was more platitude than anything else.…

The Independent UK

UK summons Chinese ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ arrest of BBC journalist

The broadcaster said the cameraman was ‘beaten and kicked’ by police after covering protests against Covid restrictions.

The Independent UK

UK summons Chinese ambassador over ‘completely unacceptable’ beating and arrest of BBC journalist

China accuses British government of ‘hypocritical double standards’ after Rishi Sunak’s rebuke

Evening Standard

Don’t ‘forget about our tragedy’ this Christmas, pleads Ukraine’s first lady

‘Ukrainians are very tired of this war, but we have no choice in the matter’

The Independent UK

Don’t forget Ukraine ‘tragedy’ this Christmas, says First Lady

Olena Zelenska is expected to address MPs and peers on Tuesday as she visits London.

Daily Mirror

Fury at China's zero Covid policy as journalist arrested during anti-lockdown protest

China affirmed its severe 'zero Covid' strategy, following another round of clashes with demonstrators. Police pinned down a protester and held a hand over his mouth in Shanghai on Sunday night

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