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'Russia has the capability to topple Kiev's government,' former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers says

FRANCE 24 spoke to Sir John Sawers, the former head of Britain’s secret intelligence service. Sawers, who headed the MI6 between 2009 and 2014, said that if Russia’s President Vladimir Putin decides to take military action against Ukraine, it would be in his interest to limit an invasion to eastern…

France 24

Anne congratulates Team GB athletes on ‘making country proud’ at Beijing games

The Princess Royal also paid tribute to Team GB’s women’s curling team who secured Britain’s only gold medal of the Olympics.

The Independent UK

Team GB fall short of Winter Olympic medal target despite curling continuing gold streak

Great Britain have struck gold at the last four Winter Games but UK Sport’s pre-Games target of three to seven medals was not met in Beijing

The Independent UK

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Rob Rinder: Enough already with ‘culture wars’ — there are real injustices out there

I’ve always been obsessed by what’s happening in our national conversation (and not only because I want to know what people are saying about me). What with chatting on London’s streets and taking calls on my radio show and the bajillions of hours I spend on social media, I think…

Evening Standard

UK election watchdog warns new law could impact its independence

Britain's elections watchdog asked the government on Monday to reconsider proposed changes to its oversight arrangements, warning they could impact its independence.

Reuters

Britain and France strike deal to develop missiles, move on from subs row

Britain and France have signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles after months of cross-Channel defence tensions over a submarine deal with Australia.

Radio France Internationale

£28m for just two medals as curling glory fails to mask Winter Olympics disappoointment for Team GB

As Team GB depart Beijing, they have their curlers to thank for a disaster averted, but once the glow of Eve Muirhead & Co.’s gold, as well as men’s silver, on the final weekend fades, it will be difficult to judge these Winter Olympics as much more than a disappointment.

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'Swiss secrets' data leak targets Crédit Suisse over dirty money

Switzerland's second-largest bank stands accused of handling funds for dictators, drug traffickers and torturers after a whistleblower leak led to a year-long investigation by a consortium of journalists. And the United States and Britain have raised the stakes for potential sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine. Finally, Italy's famed…

France 24

UK business activity strongest since June, led by travel and leisure; prices surge – as it happened

Eurozone growth also booms, as European stock markets are mixed amid rising tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border

The Guardian - UK

UK's Johnson scraps COVID restrictions in England

British Prime Minister Boris on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with COVID-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents.

Reuters

The Guardian view on Britain’s green economy: seriously underpowered

Editorial: New data exposes a strategic failure to drive growth in sectors that can provide the good jobs of the future

The Guardian - UK

'God Save The Queen': messages pour in after Elizabeth catches COVID

News that Britain's Queen Elizabeth had tested positive for COVID-19 drew shock, concern and messages of goodwill from across the country on Sunday, with politicians and the public willing the 95-year-old to recover.

Reuters

Factbox: The health of Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth, the world's longest reigning monarch, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

Reuters

The Queen congratulates Team GB’s women’s curling team for winning gold at Beijing Olympics

Curlers Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds and Hailey Duff won Britain’s first gold medal of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games

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UK weather forecast: Britain in firing line for more storms after Franklin hits tonight

Forecasters say several more 'Beasts from the West' tempests will hit this week – in what is Britain's worst-ever run of named storms with the Met Office issuing several danger-to-life weather warnings for the coming days

Wales Online

'Tornado' warning as Storm Franklin smashes into Britain

The Met Office has issued more severe weather warnings across the UK

Reuters

Factbox: Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

Reuters

Quotes: Reaction to Britain's Queen Elizabeth getting COVID

Queen Elizabeth, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an outpouring of well wishes online from the public and politicians declaring "God Save The Queen".

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UK weather forecast: 'Tornado' warning with lightning and flooding set to hit Britain

Storm Franklin is set to strike tonight as winds reach 80mph and parts of the country could see "brief tornadoes" and cloud-to-ground lightning as Britain's storm season rumbles on

Bangkok Post

UK's Queen Elizabeth catches 'mild' Covid

LONDON - Britain's 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, a fortnight after marking 70 years on the throne, but aides said her symptoms were "mild".

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Lawmakers Want Guarantees US Won't Leave Revamped Deal

Iranian lawmakers have urged President Ebrahim Raisi to obtain guarantees from the US and three European countries that they won't withdraw from the nuclear agreement being renegotiated in Vienna, an Iranian news agency reported Sunday. Meanwhile, Israel’s prime minister said the emerging deal is less stringent than the previous agreement,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Britain's Queen Elizabeth Catches COVID

Queen Elizabeth, 95, has tested positive for COVID and is experiencing mild symptoms but expects to continue light duties this week, Buckingham Palace said on Sunday. "The queen has today tested positive for COVID," the Palace said.

The Guardian - UK

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: GB gold brings Games to a close

Women’s curling team win for Britain in Games that will be remembered more for another Russian scandal than the sport

The Independent UK

Great Britain falls short on medals target in Beijing despite curling success

Curling delivered a gold and a silver but heavily funded Skeleton, and Ski and Snowboard sports, drew a blank

Irish Mirror

Britain's Queen tests positive for Covid and is experiencing mild symptoms

The 95-year-old was being closely monitored after it emerged that Prince Charles had caught the virus, just days after pair had been in close contact on Tuesday. Buckingham Palace have now confirmed Britain's Queen has also tested positive for Covid

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