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UK to hold inquiry into allegations special forces killed Afghan civilians

Britain's defence ministry announced on Thursday an inquiry into allegations that its special forces carried out dozens of extrajudicial killings during night raids in Afghanistan.

Reuters

Afghan journalists tell London court Britain has "betrayed debt of gratitude"

Eight Afghan journalists who worked for the BBC and other British media organisations are challenging the British government's refusal to relocate them, arguing that they are at high risk of being killed by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers.

Reuters

Steel campaigners set to hand No10 petition demanding fresh help for industry

Union activists will press Downing Street to throw the sector a lifeline amid soaring energy costs and growing calls to switch to more environmentally-friendly production

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'What a tragic day': British nurses strike in bitter pay dispute

National Health Service nurses in Britain staged a strike on Thursday, their first ever national walkout, as a bitter dispute with the government over pay ramps up pressure on already-stretched hospitals at one of the busiest times of year.

Reuters

Meghan Markle's real sin that the British public can't forgive–and Americans can't understand

The reactions to Meghan Markle's Netflix docuseries reveal the difference between social expectations in the U.S. and Britain.

Fortune

Inside Hitler's plan for UK lair as evil Nazi maniac picked sleepy English town for HQ

WWII papers show Adolf Hitler had a fascination with a Shropshire town, leading to a theory that he planned to set up a Nazi HQ there should his forces be successful in invading Britain

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Apprentice jockey Megan Taylor killed aged 26 after horror four-horse fall during race

The 26-year-old rider, who had spent two years working in Britain, was struck by another horse as she lay on the track at Ashburton and was pronounced dead at the scene

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UK media: Boris Becker released from jail, faces deportation

British news agency Press Association reports that German tennis legend Boris Becker has been freed from prison after serving eight months of his sentence and now faces deportation from the U.K. PA reported, without citing sources, that the 55-year-old German, who has lived in Britain since 2012, was released on…

The Independent UK

Saturday jumping in Britain wiped out as Ascot call off Christmas meeting due to frozen track

For the second Saturday in a row there will be no jumps racing in Britain after officials at Ascot, Haydock and Newcastle abandoned their fixtures due to frost

Daily Mirror

Bank of England poised to slow pace of interest rate hikes

Britain’s central bank is expected to deliver its ninth straight interest rate hike

The Independent UK

Harry accuses Prince William of screaming at him, his aides of leaking stories

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan piled fresh criticism on the British royals in new episodes of their documentary series released on Thursday, accusing his elder brother Prince William of screaming at him during a summit to discuss his future.

Reuters

Man hailed 'Britain's best postie' after act of kindness for girl with letter to Santa

One lucky child got an extra special Christmas gift this year as her local postman delivered a letter from Father Christmas through their door just days after she posted her wish list

Daily Mirror

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

Minister hails ‘green shoots of recovery’ in Britain as she opposes nursing union’s pay demands

A minister claimed on Thursday that the “green shoots of recovery” were emerging in Britain as she argued against big pay rises for nurses and other public sector workers.

Evening Standard

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China vows 'strong' counter-measures over Manchester incident

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that "strong and forceful counter-measures" will be taken after accusing Britain of failing to protect Chinese staff at the Chinese consulate in Manchester during a protest in October.

The Guardian - UK

How did an American purple gallinule make it to Britain’s shores?

Rare bird sighted last month probably crossed Atlantic on the tailwinds of ex-hurricane Martin

The Guardian - UK

It’s time to give unions a seat at the table in talks about how Britain is run

This winter’s wave of strikes isn’t just a protest at poor pay, but at a broken economic and political system, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Independent UK

China removes 6 diplomats from UK after protester assaulted

Britain's foreign secretary says China’s government has removed a Chinese consul general and five of his staff from the U.K. following the assault on a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester at the Chinese consulate in Manchester

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Emmerdale's Mackenzie and Vinny actors supported by co-stars after major announcement

Emmerdale actors Bradley Johnson and Lawrence Robb, who play Vinnie Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd on the ITV soap, have signed up to take part in Britain Get Singing

France 24

Charm offensive: Biden courts continent at US-Africa summit

We've seen African summits in Paris, Brussels, Beijing and Ankara. For the second time ever, after 2014, Washington is hosting an African leaders' summit. With superpower rivalries heating up, no long lectures are planned on human rights and corruption. Instead, the Biden administration is bowing to the African Union’s own…

The Guardian - UK

The spirit of Christmas won’t solve Britain’s ingrained food poverty

Letter: Seasonal food bank appeals and millions of emergency food parcels cannot tackle escalating food insecurity – we need living incomes now, writes Sabine Goodwin

Al Jazeera

China removes 6 diplomats after Manchester consulate violence: UK

Britain had asked they waive diplomatic immunity and be questioned by police over attack on pro-democracy activist.

The Independent UK

Allies discuss how Ukraine can be given ‘decisive edge’ against Putin

The Ukrainian President has asked G7 allies including Britain to go further by supplying long-range missiles that could be used in deadly attacks.

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Charles Visits UK Parliament to Remember Late Queen Elizabeth

King Charles took part in a visit of remembrance and thanksgiving at Britain's parliament on Wednesday to honor his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, who died in September. As part of the trip, Charles met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, as well as the speakers…

Daily Mirror

Most beautiful scenic drives in Britain revealed - see full list of journeys

Glorious views on the journey from Kendal to Keswick has helped the 30-mile route top the poll of around 2,000 drivers to declare it the most beautiful Britain has to offer

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