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Britain Refutes Iranian Media Reports on British Diplomat Arrest

Britain’s Foreign Office has refuted reports on the arrest of a British diplomat in Iran. “Reports of the arrest of a British diplomat in Iran are completely false,” a foreign ministry spokesman said in London. On Wednesday, Iran’s Fars news agency and state television had reported that the Iranian Revolutionary…

Asharq Al-Awsat

British Navy Says it Seized Smuggled Iranian Missiles Early this Year

Britain's Royal Navy said on Thursday one of its warships had seized Iranian weapons, including surface-to-air-missiles and engines for cruise missiles, from smugglers in international waters south of Iran early this year. A helicopter from the frigate HMS Montrose spotted speedboats moving away from the Iranian coast on Jan. 28…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How Boris Johnson helped Ukraine with its weapons shopping

Ninety minutes after resigning as British prime minister on Thursday, Boris Johnson called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He told the Ukrainian leader his people had the UK's unwavering support in its fight against Russia, and said Britain would continue to supply vital defensive aid for as long as needed. "You're…

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Collapsing public support suggests Brexit is anything but done

Most people think Brexit has gone badly, a UK survey finds, and Johnson has left behind a mess of problems for a new PM

The Guardian - UK

Six charts that show how the UK economy is in crisis

From inflation to tax, labour shortages to R&D, ministers will need to confront these key issues and fast

The Guardian - UK

Boris is gone, but a new Johnson may emerge

Boris Johnson's reign of trashing Britain's democratic institutions may have come to an end, but the conditions that enabled him remain, writes Aeron Davis.

Newsroom.co.nz

Queen guitarist Brian May 'rejoices' in 'shamefully inept' Boris Johnson's resignation

Queen guitarist Brian May has taken to Instagram to issue a damning assessment of 'shamefully inept' Boris Johnson's three years in office as Prime Minister

Daily Mirror

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Tory members will have final say on Boris Johnson’s replacement – here’s what they believe

Get acquainted with the small but powerful electorate that has Britain’s future in its hands... again

The Independent UK

Health warning as Brits to bake in longest heatwave in 4 years from tomorrow

Britain will be hotter than the Caribbean mid-July as temperatures are expected to reach a sweltering 35C in the next few weeks - bringing the longest running heatwave the UK has seen

Daily Mirror

Britain’s Neal Skupski and American Desirae Krawczyk retain mixed doubles title

Skupski and Krawczyk are the first pair for 25 years to win back-to-back mixed titles at SW19.

The Independent UK

'Boris Johnson is finally resigning - Britain needs a fresh start and a new government'

Boris Johnson was handed the precious keys to power and, bolstered by the largest Commons majority achieved by a Tory leader for more than 30 years, embarked on a spree of economic and moral vandalism

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson left Britain broke and government paralysed as people face economic crisis

Boris Johnson's premiership blew up today in the bonfire of his vanity and lies, leaving government paralysed at a time of grave economic and other emergencies

Daily Mirror

Man charged with terror offences after being stopped at Luton Airport

‘The terrorist threat level remains at substantial,’ says police chief

The Independent UK

Russian ambassador: Johnson's fall is just reward for 'belligerent' policy on Ukraine

Russia's ambassador to Britain said on Thursday that Boris Johnson's fall was a just reward for a "belligerent" anti-Russian policy of support for Ukraine while ignoring the economic needs of the British people.

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UK navy says it seized smuggled Iranian missiles

Britain's Royal Navy said on Thursday one of its warships seized Iranian weapons, including surface-to-air-missiles and engines for cruise missiles, from smugglers in international waters south Iran earlier this year.

Reuters

Ukraine expects Britain's support to continue after Johnson's resignation

Ukraine expects Britain's support to continue despite the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office said, thanking Johnson for defending Ukraine's interests after Russia's invasion.

Al Jazeera

Moscow rejoices over Boris Johnson’s ‘inglorious’ downfall

Russians were brutal in their assessment of Johnson as the former British PM was a staunch supporter of Ukraine.

Bristol Post

Beach three hours from Bristol named one of the best in the UK

The Sunday Times list of Britain's best beaches chose 50 from almost 800 beaches across the UK

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Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?

After taking over from Theresa May in 2019, Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party. These are the frontrunners to take his place when he leaves 10 Downing Street.

Reuters

Irish PM sees opportunity to reset partnership with UK

Ireland and Britain now have an opportunity to repair relations that have been strained in recent times by Brexit, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said after the resignation of his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Conservative contenders who could succeed Boris Johnson

The contest to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has begun after he announced he is resigning as Conservative Party leader

WEKU

Boris Johnson resigns not over policies but deep concerns about his character

Britain's prime minister steps down as leader of the Conservative Party after a slew of members of his government said they could no longer serve under his scandal-tarred leadership.

ABC News

Boris Johnson was the man who delivered England Brexit. But his legacy will be defined by a series of scandals

He was the charismatic rogue who delivered the Conservatives their biggest majority since 1987. But now Boris Johnson's legacy will be defined by a series of political scandals that ultimately brought him undone.

Reuters

Angry and isolated, Boris Johnson lost his popular touch

As his grip on the reins of power began to ebb away, Boris Johnson became an increasingly angry figure who felt that many in what he called the British establishment were seeking to force him out because they could never forgive him for Brexit.

Reuters

Boris Johnson resigns as British PM

Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.

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