UK Government ‘Recklessly Ignored’ Years of Warnings over Channel Boat Crossings | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- The government has been accused of “recklessly” ignoring years of warnings that its policies would cause increasing numbers of asylum seekers to risk their lives crossing the English Channel.

Iran Condemns UK Designation of Hamas as ‘Terrorist’ - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian denounced the UK’s decision to brand Palestinian resistance movement Hamas as a “terrorist organization”.

Coronavirus Infections in England at Highest Level Since 2020 - FARS

(FNA)- COVID infections in England are at their highest ever recorded levels according to new research, which has been tracking cases since May 2020.

UK could take legal action against France over fishing row, says Liz Truss - BBC News

The UK is prepared to take legal action against France over the ongoing row about post-Brexit fishing rights, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said.

Francia y Reino Unido sin acuerdo en el conflicto pesquero a un día de que venza el ultimátum

 

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Pêche post-Brexit : Londres va convoquer l'ambassadrice de France • FRANCE 24

 

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France Detains British Trawler Owned by Macduff Shellfish As Fishing Rights Row Intensifies - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – France has detained a British scallop trawler owned by Macduff Shellfish and given a verbal warning to another fishing boat in waters off its coast.

France vows to step up enforcement over UK fishery row - AA

France warned Wednesday that it will disrupt trade with Britain and increase customs checks starting Nov. 2 if London withholds the granting of licenses to more French fishermen, French news outlet France24 reported.

UK under Pressure to Reimpose Restrictions As COVID Cases Soar - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Many scientists are pressing the British government to reimpose social restrictions and speed up booster vaccinations as coronavirus infection rates, already Europe’s highest, rise still further.

UK Threatens to Suspend Visas for Countries ‘Not Cooperating’ with Deportation Attempts - FARS

(FNA)- The government is threatening to stop granting visas to citizens of countries that are “not cooperating” with attempted deportations from the UK.

Brexit: Šefčovič says EU will not renegotiate NI Protocol - BBC News

European Commission Vice-President Maros Šefčovič has said he is "not ready to renegotiate" the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Brexit: UK dismissal of NI protocol solutions 'more serious' - BBC News

Ireland's foreign minister has accused the UK of repeatedly dismissing EU proposals on the Northern Ireland Protocol before they are published.

Fishing rights row: France warns UK bilateral cooperation at risk - BBC News

France has intensified pressure on the UK over post-Brexit fishing rights, warning bilateral cooperation could be at risk.

UK mobilizes 200 army personnel to ease fuel crisis - AA

More than 200 British army personnel have been mobilized to help the UK’s petrol crisis caused by a lack of heavy good vehicle (HGV) drivers, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Friday.

France feuds with UK as English Channel migrant crossings double

 

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Thousands of pro-independence demonstrators rally in Scottish capital

 

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US says France 'vital' after deal with Australia prompts uproar - AA

The US sought Thursday to soothe over a French uproar caused by the Biden administration's decision to strike a submarine deal with Australia that left a previous French contract on the cutting room floor.

Contrats de sous-marins : la France dénonce un "coup dans le dos" de l'Australie • FRANCE 24

 

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AUKUS partnership conceived as Australia's relationship with China deteriorated

 

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UK in Talks with Taliban to Evacuate British Citizens, Afghans - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Britain has opened talks with the Taliban to secure “safe passage” out of Afghanistan for its citizens and Afghans who have worked for the British government.