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Putin ordered Novichok attack, double agent Skripal tells UK Novichok inquiry

‘Putin makes all important decisions,’ said Skripal, who recovered after being poisoned. Dawn Sturgess died from exposure to the nerve agent.

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Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says

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Alex Salmond, ex-first minister who sought Scotland’s independence, dies at 69

13 Oct 2024 - 2:21AM

Its claytime as ceramics get special Frieze London section for first time

Frieze London’s ceramics showcase features indigenous or diaspora artists mainly from Central and South America.

12 Oct 2024 - 4:15PM

Artist Lucia Pizzani with ceramic works at Frieze London 2024’s “Smoke” section. Photo: Instagram/luciapizzani

The chef introducing UK diners to ‘the mother of Chinese food’

Guirong Wei has made her mark on London with her Shaanxi restaurants. She is the latest chef to star in Netflix’s Chef’s Table: Noodles.

12 Oct 2024 - 7:54AM

UK woman who killed her parents and lived with their bodies gets life sentence

Virginia McCullough poisoned her dad, beat and stabbed her mum, then spent their money and kept their corpses in makeshift tombs at home.

12 Oct 2024 - 3:30AM

Who first reached Everest’s summit? This boot may help rewrite history

Did Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine reach the world’s highest peak before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? This discovery could be a vital clue.

12 Oct 2024 - 6:28AM

A sock embroidered with “A.C. Irvine”, along with a boot, were discovered on the Central Rongbuk Glacier below the north face of Mount Everest. Photo: Jimmy Chin/National Geographic via AP

UK police reduce X presence amid extremist content worries

Many users, including police, are said to have left the platform ‘in response to the volume of hate speech, disinformation, and Elon Musk’s use of it’.

11 Oct 2024 - 11:41PMvideocam

UK YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia hotel room

The rapper also allegedly choked the woman following a music performance at a Perth nightclub.

11 Oct 2024 - 10:41AM

Opinion | Asean neutrality remains key to regional peace amid US-China rivalry

As next Asean chair Malaysia shows, an open door to all, even with intensifying great power competition, is vital to stability and development.

11 Oct 2024 - 5:59AMvideocam

William and Kate in first public appearance since princess’s cancer treatment

Couple visited Southport ‘to show support to the community’ after a July knife attack that killed 3 children, Kensington palace said.

11 Oct 2024 - 5:35AM

Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, speak to members of the emergency services during a visit to Southport Community Centre to meet rescuers and the families of those caught up in the Southport knife attack earlier this year, in Southport, England, UK on Thursday. Photo: AP

Zelensky denies ceasefire with Russia under discussion on Europe trip

Zelensky seeks military, financial boost on trip to UK, France, Italy and Germany amid fears of dwindling support if Trump wins US election.

11 Oct 2024 - 1:55AMvideocam

Opinion | Chinese investment could soon pour back into Britain. It’s about time

Increasing Chinese investment could lay the groundwork for the wealth creation needed to reduce the UK’s regional and economic disparities.

10 Oct 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

Women in Art Fair seeks to reverse centuries of gender imbalance

Coinciding with Frieze Week, the Women in Art Fair 2024 in London is showcasing works by around 150 women and female-identifying artists.

9 Oct 2024 - 3:15PM

Interrupted Pendulum by Anna Zekavati is among works from around 150 women and female-identifying artists on show at the Women in Art Fair 2024 in London. Photo: Instagram/annazekavati

Hong Kong’s financial regulator introduces a responsibility plan as scams surge

About HK$4.5 billion in losses have been incurred from scam and fraud cases in the city in the first six months of 2024.

9 Oct 2024 - 12:52PM

People pass through Hong Kong’s financial district. Photo: Dickson Lee

Shein’s UK sales hit US$2 billion last year as it eyes London IPO

The fast-fashion giant is set to hold informal investor meetings in the coming weeks for a planned London listing, sources say.

9 Oct 2024 - 10:34AM

UK police call Hong Kong-born doctor ‘despicable’ for murder attempt by poison

Newcastle Crown Court earlier found Thomas Kwan guilty of giving poisonous jab to his mother’s long-term partner after inheritance dispute.

9 Oct 2024 - 6:11PM

Francis Bacon and Tom Wesselmann shows are on in London and Paris from October

Bacon’s show focuses on his portraits and includes photos of the artist by the likes of Cecil Beaton, while 150 of Wesselmann’s works appear alongside others by Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol

9 Oct 2024 - 12:00AM

Twentieth century greats Francis Bacon and Tom Wesselmann feature in a pair of must-see exhibitions starting in October at London’s National Portrait Gallery and Paris’ Fondation Louis Vuitton. Photos: Handout

Russia seeking to cause ‘mayhem’ in UK, Europe, MI5 spy chief says

Director General Ken McCallum warned of a growing threat from Russia and Iran, as well as from al-Qaeda and Islamic State.

8 Oct 2024 - 8:22PM

Meet David Beckham’s best friend and business partner, David Gardner

Beckham and Gardner became friends on Manchester United’s youth team; they stayed close over the years, and Gardner not only works on many of Beckham’s projects, but is Brooklyn Beckham’s godfather.

9 Oct 2024 - 7:50PM

Editorial | Hong Kong story best told through honest and open discussions

Talks in Britain and Spain by Financial Secretary Paul Chan brought much-needed direct engagement with political and business sectors in both countries.

8 Oct 2024 - 9:32AM

Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan (left) meets with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, in London on September 26. Photo: ISD handout

Meet Michael Caine’s wife: model, actress and former Miss Guyana, Shakira Caine

The Dark Knight actor calls his wife of 5 decades ‘the most beautiful girl I’d ever seen’ and credits her with saving his life

7 Oct 2024 - 5:59PM

Who is former Guyanese beauty queen Shakira Caine, Sir Michael Caine’s wife? Photo: Getty Images

UK PM Starmer’s chief of staff quits over reports about salary

Sue Gray’s resignation came after recent BBC report that her annual salary was US$223,000, about US$3,933 more than the PM’s.

7 Oct 2024 - 10:15AM

UK warns drug mules as cannabis smuggling from Thailand reaches record highs

A former Arsenal player and dozens of Malaysians were among those detained, with tonnes of Thai cannabis being seized at UK ports of entry.

7 Oct 2024 - 8:11AM

Dunhill’s Family Office Network to set up in Hong Kong

The network is considering locations around Asia to set up a social clubhouse to host in-person events for its members, with Hong Kong being a potential location.

6 Oct 2024 - 4:43PM

An undated social event organised by Dunhill Ventures. Photo: Handout

Who is Honor Swinton Byrne, Tilda Swinton’s actress daughter?

Raised in Scotland with her twin brother Xavier, Honor Swinton Byrne starred in ‘The Souvenir’ then decided to take a degree in psychology; now, she’s following in her Oscar-winning mum’s footsteps.

6 Oct 2024 - 5:00AM

Honor Byrne and her mother Tilda Swinton are both actresses. Photo: Getty Images

Why the Angelina Jolie-Akala romance rumours won’t go away

Angelina Jolie can’t seem to shake off rumours that there’s a new man in her life after being seen with rapper Akala – here’s what we know about the talented 40-year-old at the centre of the gossip.

6 Oct 2024 - 4:00AM

Thousands march for Palestinians ahead of October 7 anniversary

Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in cities in the UK, France, South Africa, Ireland and Switzerland to demand an end to Gaza conflict.

6 Oct 2024 - 1:28AMvideocam

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Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state in northern Europe which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is governed under a constitutional monarchy and a democratic parliamentary system made up of two houses; an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords. It has a population of more than 62 million and has the world's seventh-largest economy by nominal GDP. It is predominantly a Christian country, although successive waves of migration have contributed to the growth of other faiths. It is a member of the European Union as well as the Commonwealth of Nations, the Council of Europe, G7, G8, G20, NATO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Trade Organization.

Capital

London

Head of State

King Charles III

Head of Government

Prime Minister Keir Starmer

last updated:

25 September, 2024