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Vietnam trying to speed up identification of UK truck dead

Vietnam says it is trying to speed up the identification of citizens feared to have been among 39 found dead in a truck near London.

26/10/2019

United Kingdom

New arrest over UK truck deaths after claims Vietnamese among victims

Police have made a fourth arrest over the discovery of 39 bodies in a truck in Essex, but have yet to comment on claims by worried families that Vietnamese citizens are among the dead.

25/10/2019

Green News

Newly discovered beetle named after Greta Thunberg

The Natural History Museum in London has chosen to honour the young climate campaigner.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: Why does Boris Johnson want a December election?

The prime minister wants the UK to go to the polls on December 12, if the EU agrees a Brexit delay until January.

25/10/2019

World

Prospect of Brexit being felt by EU heavyweights Spain and Germany

Brexit has not yet happened - but already the uncertainty has affected trade between Britain and its European partners.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

China wants UK to 'punish criminals' involved in lorry deaths

The China-backed Global Times wrote in an editorial that the UK and some European countries should take some responsibility for the deaths of 39 people, believed to be Chinese nationals, found dead in a lorry outside London.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brussels to delay decision on Brexit extension until after weekend

Brussels has delayed its decision on a Brexit extension, an EU source told Euronews, adding the agreement will likely be decided upon next Monday or Tuesday.

25/10/2019

Living

5 spooky, sustainable solutions for this Halloween

Not just a scary time for the kids, but an even scarier time for the planet.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

Publisher scraps book on historic gay persecution after errors exposed

A publisher has scrapped a book by American author Naomi Wolf on gay persecution in 19th century Britain after the work was exposed as having errors.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

Women's relief as abortion decriminalised in Northern Ireland

The British province lifted restrictions on abortion and a ban on same sex marriage on Monday at midnight.

24/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson asks UK parliament for December election — but will it happen?

Johnson says a December 12 poll would give parliament time to scrutinize his Brexit bill, but opposition parties want 'no deal' off the table.

24/10/2019

United Kingdom

Emotional support dogs in 'distress' removed from flight at Gatwick

A Norwegian air captain decided to offload two owners and their emotional support dogs, the airline company said.

24/10/2019

Green News

My eco job: saving ugly fruit and veg from landfill

Two city workers decided to give up their high flying careers and do their bit to tackle food waste locally.

24/10/2019

United Kingdom

Who's next? Bar uses facial recognition to stop queue jumpers

A bar in central London has installed new AI-powered facial recognition tech to help staff see who's next in line.

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson 'awaits EU move' on Brexit delay after parliament defeat

The UK PM told parliament he still wants Brexit to happen on October 31 after MPs dealt a major blow to his plan.

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

Police arrest two more after 39 Chinese nationals found in lorry

39 people were pronounced dead at the scene. Early indications suggest 38 are adults and one aged in their teens.

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

Meghan Markle makes 1st appearance since emotional documentary

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stepped out Tuesday night for the One Young World Summit in London, days after the ITV documentary "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey" aired.

22/10/2019

United Kingdom

France weary of granting UK another Brexit extension

EU leaders reacted to the UK's Brexit extension request after British MPs rejected Boris Johnson's accelerated timeline.

22/10/2019

Living

The radical artist beating youth homelessness in the UK

Camille Walala is paving the way out of youth poverty with her hope inspiring design collaboration.

22/10/2019

United Kingdom

What derailed Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill – and is it dead?

The UK bill to implement the Brexit deal is on hold after lawmakers in parliament rejected the government's planned timetable.

22/10/2019

United Kingdom

British MPs deal blow to October 31 Brexit deadline

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces two pivotal Brexit votes in the British parliament on Tuesday. Join us for live coverage.

22/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: What's in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill?

The British parliament published on Monday the government's Withdrawal Agreement bill (WAB).

21/10/2019

United Kingdom

Julian Assange appears in London court for extradition hearing

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a London court on Monday for a hearing on whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying charges.

21/10/2019

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland legalises abortion and same-sex marriage

Northern Ireland legalises abortion and same-sex marriage.

21/10/2019

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Oil on canvas: Semi-naked climate activists protest BP art sponsorship

Three semi-naked climate activists were doused with mock crude oil in a protest against arts sponsorship by BP at the National Portrait Gallery

21/10/2019

Living

A lesson in personal style from a fashion editor and activist

Eminent journalist Tamsin Blanchard tells us all about how to start a fashion revolution.

21/10/2019