NGO files legal complaint against France, Britain over migrant drownings

A French association working for the welfare of refugees has lodged a legal complaint against British and French authorities for “manslaughter” and “failure to provide assistance” in the case of a shipwreck tragedy that claimed 27 lives in the English Channel.  

UK COVID alert level raised to second highest tier amid increasing Omicron cases - China.org.cn

Britain's COVID alert level has been increased from Level 3 to Level 4 "in light of the rapid increase in Omicron cases", British chief medical officers said in a joint statement Sunday.

British PM Johnson Imposes COVID ‘Plan B’ to Contain Omicron - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions in England, ordering people to work from home, wear masks in public places and use vaccine passes to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Chinese embassy urges British gov't to stop political manipulation, uphold Olympic spirit - China.org.cn

A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Britain on Wednesday urged the British government to uphold the Olympic spirit, honor its commitment to not boycotting sports and stop political manipulation.

Barbados To Become Worlds Newest Republic After Severing Ties With British Monarchy - UrduPoint

Barbados will soon become the world's newest republic after it decided to ditch Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state in a move that has sparked controversy and might be followed on by other neighboring Caribbean islands still under the colonial and constitutional monarchy.

Deadliest Channel Refugee Tragedy Raises Alarm in France, UK - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Britain and France are looking at new measures to limit migration across the English Channel and break people-smuggling networks after at least 27 refugees and migrants – including three children and a pregnant woman – drowned off the northern French coast.

British public report 10,000 suspected terrorist activities in 2021: police - China.org.cn

Around 10,000 calls were made to counter terrorism police in 2021, one of the capital's top cops said Monday.

Impounded British trawler sailing home from France

 

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Macron says ‘ball is in Britain’s court’ in fishing row

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that the “ball is in Britain’s court” to de-escalate tensions between the two countries over fishing rights or else France will go ahead with planned sanctions.

Murder of British lawmaker deemed terrorism with investigation underway - China.org.cn

The murder of British lawmaker David Amess was declared a terrorist incident by London's metropolitan police on Saturday.

1,100 Migrants Cross Channel on Small Boats to UK in Two Days - FARS

(FNA)- More than 1,100 people made the perilous journey across the Channel in small boats on Friday and Saturday, as France accused Britain of failing to provide funds promised to tackle the problem.

Protest held in London against Northern Ireland Protocol

Protesters took to London’s streets Sunday against the Northern Ireland Protocol, which is part of the Brexit agreement and keeps Northern Ireland in the Customs Union with the EU.

France Warns UK of ‘Retaliation’ as Jersey Braces for Blockade in Fishing Row - FARS

 (FNA)- Jersey’s government is bracing itself for a blockade of its main port by angry fishers and France announced it would look at “retaliation measures” after a third of French boats applying to fish in the Channel island’s waters were turned down.

UK soldiers to deliver fuel to ease supply crisis - RTÉ

British troops are expected to be deployed within days to help ease a fuel supply crisis, the government has said, as the retail and hospitality sectors called for foreign workers to be allowed to fill post-Brexit vacancies.

Zakharova: Britain and France use issue of refugees as weapon in media war against Syria – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA-  Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova affirmed on Friday that Britain and France are using the issue of refugees to carry out a misleading media campaign against the Syrian government and to circulate their geopolitical interests, criticizing their stance which based on “hypocrisy” on this issue.

No comment from Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service on arrest of British man in Germany - TASS

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) does not comment on reports about the detention of a British citizen in Potsdam, eastern Germany, for his alleged cooperation with the SVR.

Foreign Ministry: Syria condemns Britain and EU incitement, hypocrisy campaigns regarding situation in Daraa – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Syria has condemned incitement and hypocrisy campaigns launched by the British government and the European Union regarding the situation in Daraa province, affirming that they are unsuccessful and uncovered attempts to ease pressure on terrorists in the Province.

Britain Expected to Place Summer Hotspots Spain, Greece on Amber Plus List - Sputnik International

In the newest review of the travel rules for people arriving and departing from the UK, Downing Street has been rumoured to be willing to make a few changes to the existing order to things.

New leaks expose Britain’s support for terrorist organizations in Syria with millions of dollars over past five years – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- The UK government has spent £350-million, or around USD 477 million during the past five years, to support and fund terrorists what the UK government calls is the “moderate armed opposition” in Syria, despite all documents, facts, field facts and their crimes which have revealed that they are terrorist organizations under various names.

Israel, US, Britain complete joint F-35 jets exercise - China.org.cn

Israeli military said on Tuesday it has concluded a joint training exercise with the United States and Britain involving Israel's stealth F-35i fighter jets.