UK PM’s top aide Cummings defies calls to quit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings defied calls to resign on Monday over allegations that he broke coronavirus rules and undermined the government’s response to the health…
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Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home, says Israeli foreign ministry
Du Wei, 58, was appointed envoy in February in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. He previously served as China’s envoy to Ukraine. A police spokesperson said: “As part of the…
LOCKDOWN MASTERPLAN Scientists draw up top-secret ‘traffic light’ system to ease Britain out of lockdown
The first steps towards normal life could begin within the next four weeks if infection rates begin to fall. Ministers have refused to discuss publicly when and how they aim to…
UK prepares to extend virus lockdown, says peak has not passed
The British government warned Monday it would not be lifting a nationwide lockdown anytime soon as the country remains in the grip of a coronavirus outbreak that has claimed more…
Sir Keir Starmer’s political views: What are the new Labour leader’s policies?
Sir Keir Starmer has been elected as the new leader of the Labour Party following Jeremy Corbyn’s resignation. Sir Keir, 57, said it was the ‘honour and privilege of my life’ to be elected…
Democratic leaders win surge of approval during Covid-19 crisis
The approval ratings of democratic leaders around the world have soared during the coronavirus crisis, but political scientists say it will not last – and warn that populist opposition parties,…
Boris Johnson signs Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in historic moment for UK
Boris Johnson has signed the Brexit withdrawal agreement, marking the historic moment with a triumphant picture. After three years of bitter dispute, the prime minister’s deal has officially become law after clearing…
Canada closes embassy in Venezuela
Canada announced Sunday that it has temporarily closed its embassy in Venezuela, blaming President Nicolas Maduro for limiting its abilities to function in the destabilized country. Canada’s Minister of Foreign…
Macron wants special relationship with UK post-Brexit, but not at EU’s expense
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said preserving European Union unity was more important than forging a close relationship with post-Brexit Britain, and hit out at what he called US President…
Facebook removes pages with ‘inauthentic behavior’ linked to Iran
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced his company removed more than 650 Pages, groups and accounts for “coordinated inauthentic behavior” on Facebook and Instagram. Zuckerberg said some of the…
