Independent Bureau

U.K. sends short-range anti-tank missiles to Ukraine

Amidst rising tensions with Russia over Ukraine, this move will bolster UK's defence

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Government freezes license fee for BBC for 2 years

BBC will have to cut down heavily on its programme budget after the Government's announcement

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France

Thousands protest across France against the compulsory Vaccine Pass

Protesters took to the streets of France to oppose a law that would implement stricter restrictions on those who are unvaccinated against...

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Dozens of Ukrainian Government websites hacked with a threatening message

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has confirmed that dozen of its Government websites have been a target of a massive...

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Environmental sustainability should be at the core of EU education systems says Commission

European Commission recommends sustainability, climate change and environment to be the core of all education

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NATO and U.S. reject Russia’s demand of denying NATO membership to Ukraine

The United States and NATO rejected key Russian security demands for easing tensions over Ukraine but left open the possibility of future...

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Centrica says energy prices to remain high for next 2 years

The CEO of British Gas owner has said that soaring energy prices could last upto 2 years, with no hope of them...

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Military deployed in London hospitals to fight Omicron

200 Armed Forces personnel to support NHS in London amidst staff shortage

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ONS says 1.3 billion people in the U.K. have long COVID-19

Around 1.3 million people in the U.K. have “long COVID-19” symptoms, lasting more than 4 weeks after an initial infection, suggests ONS...

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France

Macron warns to make the life of unvaccinated people difficult

French president faced harsh criticism after he threatened vaccine-resistant citizens saying he would pressure them as much as possible

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P5 Members pledge to work towards a world without nuclear weapons

The P5 members called on all States to create a world without nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all

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France takes over the rotating presidency of E.U. on New Year

Emmanuel Macron took over the rotating presidency of European Union promising a new model for growth

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France

France to phase-out single-use plastic by 2040, bans plastic packaging for 30 fruits and vegetables

The move aims to make France more sustainable and environment friendly

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Putin warns Biden of colossal mistake if the West imposes sanctions

Vladimir Putin has warned Joe Biden that new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine would be a big mistake

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U.K. announces a financial aid to help vulnerable countries tackle Omicron

Emergency aid of £ 105 million will help vulnerable countries tackle the Omicron variant of Coronavirus with a special focus on South...

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Russia

Supreme Court of Russia orders to shut down Memorial International for violating foreign agent law

The Supreme Court ruled that Memorial “creates a false image of the USSR as a terrorist state, whitewashes and rehabilitates Nazi criminals”

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UK Pupils to be tested for COVID-19 before re-joining school for the new term

Secondary school pupils in England will be tested for Covid-19 at least once before rejoining classes for the new term

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France tightens curbs as Omicron cases surge

Countries across Europe are tightening restrictions as infections rise and the new Omicron variant spreads through the continent

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France records a new daily high of 104,611 COVID-19 cases

This is the highest number of Covid-19 cases France has reported ever since the pandemic began

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Johnson says that best Christmas gift for your family would be to get vaccinated

The Prime Minister of U.K. urged the people to get vaccinated due to surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron variant.

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U.K. extends Seasonal Worker visa route until 2024

Extension of Seasonal Worker visa will pave the way for foreign workers to come and work in horticulture sector for up to...

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U.K. to invest £ 75 million in modernising fishing industry

The modernisation of the industry will help strengthen the sector’s ability to land more fish in the U.K. and take them to...

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Spain reinstates face masks at public places

WHO has warned that Europe is once again at the epicenter of the pandemic fearing which Spain has made face-coverings mandatory

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EMA approves 5th COVID-19 vaccine – Novavax

The European Commission granted approval to Novava under the brand name ‘Nuvaxovid’

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