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  Italy superyacht tragedy: UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's body recovered from wreckage, daughter missing

  World | August 22, 2024 17:55 IST

  Lynch, 59, had invited friends to join him on the yacht to celebrate his recent acquittal in a major US fraud trial. His 18-year-old daughter Hannah also failed to escape the boat when it sank off the coast of Sicily while his wife was rescued on Monday.

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  UK: King Charles III pays tribute to victims of Southport stabbing, days after violent riots | WATCH

  World | August 20, 2024 22:09 IST

  On June 29, a 17-year-old man went on a stabbing spree in Southport, killing three girls aged 6 to 9. The incident sparked widespread anti-Muslim and anti-migrant riots after misinformation on social media that the attacker was an Islamist immigrant.

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  11-year-old girl seriously injured in stabbing incident in central London, police deny terror angle

  World | August 12, 2024 22:40 IST

  The incident comes as the UK looks to revive from the massive anti-immigrants riots in the recent days. The UK entered into a period of calm after riots broke out following a knife attack in Southport that killed three girls.

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  King Charles ends silence on UK protests, calls for mutual respect and understanding

  World | August 10, 2024 13:32 IST

  Charles' remarks came after violent riots in the UK after online posts falsely identified the suspected killer of three girls in Southport as an Islamist migrant. At least 741 people have been arrested and more than 300 have been charged as people also held anti-racist demonstrations.

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  Indian embassy in UK issues advisory, calls on travellers to 'stay vigilant' amid violent protests

  World | August 06, 2024 14:25 IST

  Violent protests erupted in the United Kingdom after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport last week, for which anti-immigrant groups accused a "radical Islamist". Police said the 17-year-old suspect was British and PM Keir Starmer has warned to take tough action against the protesters.

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  UK calls for UN-led probe in Bangladesh crisis, no mention of Sheikh Hasina seeking asylum in London

  World | August 06, 2024 12:38 IST

  Violent protests against the quota system in Bangladesh's government jobs escalated to anti-government agitation that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. She landed at the Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, but there has been no word on her seeking asylum in the UK.

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  UK stabbing spree: Suspect teenager who killed 3 girls in Southport named Axel Muganwa Rudakubana

  World | August 01, 2024 19:43 IST

  Judge Andrew Menary did not impose reporting restrictions on Rudakubana's identity, which had not previously been reported as he is under 18. Rudakubana was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing in October.

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  UK charges 17-year-old with murder for stabbing three girls to death amid protests

  World | August 01, 2024 11:44 IST

  Three girls aged from 6 to 9 were fatally stabbed in a rampage allegedly committed by the 17-year-old suspect in Southport outside a Taylor Swift-themed kids' yoga class. The rampage sparked violent protests across London and several demonstrators hurled beer cans at PM's residence.

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  UK: Protesters clash with police, hurl stones and torch cars, after 3 girls stabbed to death | WATCH

  World | July 31, 2024 8:43 IST

  Police said the protests turned violent, with rioters setting cars on fire, after false online rumours suggesting that the 17-year-old attacker was an asylum seeker. The stabbing incident on Monday, that killed three girls and injured over 10 others, shook Britain at a time of rising knife crime.

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  UK police sparks furore after 'shocking' footage of officer kicking, stomping on man's head | VIDEO

  World | July 25, 2024 13:11 IST

  Disturbing footage surfaced online showing a male cop kicking a man, who was lying face down, and stomping on his head. The city's police force called the event "truly shocking" and said an officer was removed from operational duties.

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  UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in India for his first visit, expected to hold talks on FTA

  World | July 24, 2024 9:09 IST

  This is Lammy's first official visit since the assumption of office, when Labour won a landslide victory in the July 4 elections to end 14 years of Conservative rule. He described India as an emerging superpower of the 21st century and one of the fastest-growing economies of the world.

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  UK's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy to embark on first visit to India, FTA on top agenda

  World | July 24, 2024 7:19 IST

  Lammy had earlier said he was he wants to “finish the job” on the Free Trade Agreement, which has long been negotiated between both sides. The minister described India as an emerging superpower of the 21st century and one of the fastest-growing economies of the world.

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  'India will stick to its demand for visas', says official days before UK minister Delhi visit

  World | July 21, 2024 16:22 IST

  The upcoming week will see the establishment of new guidelines for negotiations on the India-UK free trade agreement, coinciding with the anticipated arrival of UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in India on Tuesday.

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  Mass riots break out in UK's Leeds, bus torched and police car overturned | WATCH

  World | July 19, 2024 18:58 IST

  The recent riots in Leeds are believed to have been caused after social services took away some children from a family on Thursday. Videos on social media showed a large number of protesters overwhelming police and setting fire on a bus, while pelting stones at a police car.

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  'Life comes at you...': Rishi Sunak's light-hearted advice to PM leaves Parliament in splits | VIDEO

  World | July 18, 2024 14:39 IST

  This was Sunak's first speech as an opposition leader in the Parliament, where he congratulated Starmer on a "decisive victory" in the July 4 election. Starmer also thanked the British Indian Conservative leader for his "generosity" in every exchange since the election.

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  NO WAY! Britain's King Charles III bestows royal title on rare golden goat breed

  World | July 17, 2024 10:41 IST

  After the coronation, the rare breed of golden goats, known for their connection to the Guernsey island, will hold the special title of Royal Golden Guernsey Goat. This particular 'at risk' breed is distinguished by its golden skin and hair, which range in hue from pale blond to deep bronze.

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  UK: King Charles, Queen Camilla rushed to safety from public event due to 'security threat' | WATCH

  World | July 16, 2024 13:18 IST

  The royal couple were on the first day of their Channel Islands tour, and the Queen was having an ice cream before they were escorted by their security team to safety. Later, an investigation revealed that the security threat was a 'false alarm' and the couple resumed their duties.

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  UK: 17-year-old boy arrested after attack at gurdwara with 'bladed weapon', two injured

  World | July 12, 2024 16:39 IST

  The incident took place at Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend on Thursday, one of the largest Sikh complexes outside India. No one was seriously injured, but two women required medical attention for cuts and bruises, according to Kent Police.

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  India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official

  World | July 07, 2024 18:14 IST

  Negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK commenced in January 2022. The 14th round of talks was paused due to concurrent general election cycles in both nations.

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  'Ready to conclude Free Trade Agreement': New British PM Keir Starmer in first call with PM Modi

  World | July 06, 2024 18:25 IST

  The Labour Party’s election manifesto for Thursday's polls committed to clinching the deal, stating, “We will seek a new strategic partnership with India, including an FTA, as well as deepening cooperation in areas like security, education, technology and climate change.”