britainnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for britainnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page britainnews.net http://www.britainnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:10:25 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:10:25 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[British Skier in Critical Condition After Bansko Ski Incident]]> A young woman from Great Britain is fighting for her life after a tragic ski incident in the popular Bulgarian resort of Bansko. The 23-year-old was discovered in serious condition in the vicinity of "Chalin Valog" on Sunday afternoon, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.

The distressing event unfolded after 5 pm when a distress call was placed to the emergency number 112. Swiftly, teams from the]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178951/british-skier-in-critical-condition-after-bansko-ski-incident Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:46 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178951/british-skier-in-critical-condition-after-bansko-ski-incident <![CDATA[Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, March 18]]> GAZA -- An Israeli soldier was killed during the Israeli army's raid on the Al-Shifa complex in Gaza City early Monday, the Israeli military said.

According to Israeli public radio, the soldier was a sergeant from the Hanahl Brigade, whose death brings the total number of Israeli fatalities since the start of the conflict to 593. (Gaza-Israeli Soldier-Death)

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SANAA -- Fighter jets of the U.S]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178923/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:01 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178923/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[US Supreme Court Weighs NRA Free Speech Fight With New York Official]]> WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether a New York state official can be sued for violating the National Rifle Association's constitutional free speech rights by allegedly pressuring banks and insurers to avoid doing business with the influential group due to its gun rights advocacy.

The NRA is seeking to revive its 2018 lawsuit accusing Maria Vullo, a former superintendent of New York]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178836/us-supreme-court-weighs-nra-free-speech-fight-with-new-york-official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:35:05 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178836/us-supreme-court-weighs-nra-free-speech-fight-with-new-york-official <![CDATA[The UK's contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is close to clearing Parliament]]> LONDON (AP) - The British government hopes one last push can revive its stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda. A bill aimed at overcoming a U.K. Supreme Court b]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274179223/the-uk-contentious-plan-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda-is-close-to-clearing-parliament Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:07:32 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274179223/the-uk-contentious-plan-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda-is-close-to-clearing-parliament <![CDATA["Those are choices players have to make": Heather Knight on missing RCB's glory for England tour]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178685/those-are-choices-players-have-to-make-heather-knight-on-missing-rcb-glory-for-england-tour Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:53 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178685/those-are-choices-players-have-to-make-heather-knight-on-missing-rcb-glory-for-england-tour <![CDATA[Diljit Dosanjh shares pictures with Ed Sheeran, calls him "beautiful soul"]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178638/diljit-dosanjh-shares-pictures-with-ed-sheeran-calls-him-beautiful-soul Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:09 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178638/diljit-dosanjh-shares-pictures-with-ed-sheeran-calls-him-beautiful-soul <![CDATA[Henry Wuga- Holocaust survivor who fled to Scotland dies aged 100 - BBC]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiPGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJiYy5jby51ay9uZXdzL3VrLXNjb3RsYW5kLWdsYXNnb3ctd2VzdC02ODU5MTE3NdIBQGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJiYy5jby51ay9uZXdzL3VrLXNjb3RsYW5kLWdsYXNnb3ctd2VzdC02ODU5MTE3NS5hbXA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:14:26 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiPGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJiYy5jby51ay9uZXdzL3VrLXNjb3RsYW5kLWdsYXNnb3ctd2VzdC02ODU5MTE3NdIBQGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJiYy5jby51ay9uZXdzL3VrLXNjb3RsYW5kLWdsYXNnb3ctd2VzdC02ODU5MTE3NS5hbXA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Operation Legacy: How Britain covered up its colonial crimes]]> In 2011, the world learned of the secret British policy called Operation Legacy that was implemented in the 1950s. The goal of this policy was to remove incriminating documents from former colonies in the months before each one became politically independent.

Documents that might embarrass or damage the British gov]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274179008/operation-legacy-how-britain-covered-up-its-colonial-crimes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:04:22 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274179008/operation-legacy-how-britain-covered-up-its-colonial-crimes <![CDATA["Shakti worshippers will give befitting reply to Congress, INDI alliance": PM Modi]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177942/shakti-worshippers-will-give-befitting-reply-to-congress-indi-alliance-pm-modi Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:55:42 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177942/shakti-worshippers-will-give-befitting-reply-to-congress-indi-alliance-pm-modi <![CDATA[Oil firms want to drill in four of the UK's areas of outstanding natural beauty]]> Think of onshore oil fields and images of oil derricks and "nodding donkeys" may spring to mind, perhaps in Texas or the Middle East. So it might come as a surprise to learn that the UK has its own onshore oil fields, mostly scattered across the east Midlands and southern England. Wytch Farm, on the south coast, is the largest onshore oil field in western Europe.

The industry is now looking at the UK with renewed]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178792/oil-firms-want-to-drill-in-four-of-the-uk-areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:38:09 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178792/oil-firms-want-to-drill-in-four-of-the-uk-areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty <![CDATA[Laura Kenny confirms retirement as Britain's greatest ever female Olympian]]> LONDON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Britain's most successful ever female Olympic athlete, Laura Kenny, on Monday announced she will not compete in the Paris Olympic Games and is retiring from cycling at the age of 31.

Kenny won five Olympic gold medals and a silver, claiming gold in the team pursuit and omnium events in London 2012, and repeating those triumphs in Rio four years later, before winning gold in the Madis]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177475/laura-kenny-confirms-retirement-as-britain-greatest-ever-female-olympian Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177475/laura-kenny-confirms-retirement-as-britain-greatest-ever-female-olympian <![CDATA[Analysis: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona blew away Atletico Madrid in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night to climb into second place in La Liga. Here are some things we learned this weekend in Spain.

1. Barca back on form against exhausted Atletico

FC Barcelona produced one of their best displays of the season to thrash Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night. It was the fi]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177474/analysis-four-things-we-learned-in-spain-matchday-29 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177474/analysis-four-things-we-learned-in-spain-matchday-29 <![CDATA[CDC winner Anish Malpani's collection 'Without' brings new dimension to sustainable fashion at Lakme Fashion Week]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177453/cdc-winner-anish-malpani-collection-without-brings-new-dimension-to-sustainable-fashion-at-lakme-fashion-week Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:43 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177453/cdc-winner-anish-malpani-collection-without-brings-new-dimension-to-sustainable-fashion-at-lakme-fashion-week <![CDATA[Chelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has made a change to his squad for the forthcoming friendly games against Colombia and Brazil, with Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella replacing Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya.

Gaya suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh during Valencia's 1-0 defeat in Villarreal on Sunday.

Cucurella returned to the squad after scoring the opening goal in Chelsea's ]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad <![CDATA[Vietnam's capital records threefold increase in dengue fever cases]]> HANOI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's capital has recorded 513 cases of dengue fever since the beginning of the year, triple compared to the same period 2023, local media reported Monday, citing Hanoi Center for Disease Control.

In recent weeks, the city has witnessed surging cases of dengue fever, averaging between 17-24 cases per week, Vietnam News reported.

Districts like Dong Da, Ha Dong, Hoang Mai, H]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177351/vietnam-capital-records-threefold-increase-in-dengue-fever-cases Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:01 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177351/vietnam-capital-records-threefold-increase-in-dengue-fever-cases <![CDATA[Patriots Add Free-Agent Wide Receiver K.J. Osborn]]> The Patriots are reportedly adding the former Vikings wide receiver on a one-year deal.  Evan Lazar

The Patriots continued bolstering their depth offensively by signing former Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network.

After being selected in the fifth round by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft, Osborn has emerged as a complementary receiver in Minnesota's Wes]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177278/patriots-add-free-agent-wide-receiver-kj-osborn Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:34:05 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177278/patriots-add-free-agent-wide-receiver-kj-osborn <![CDATA["Cannot ask for much more": Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool's FA Cup exit]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177236/cannot-ask-for-much-more-jurgen-klopp-on-liverpool-fa-cup-exit Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:39 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177236/cannot-ask-for-much-more-jurgen-klopp-on-liverpool-fa-cup-exit <![CDATA[Fuentes, Puerta earn Colombia call-up for friendlies]]> BOGOTA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped pair Gabriel Fuentes and Gustavo Puerta have been drafted into Colombia's squad for friendlies against Spain and Romania, the South American country's football federation said on Sunday.

They replace Sheffield Wednesday forward Ian Poveda and Braga left-back Cristian Borja, who were ruled out after suffering unspecified muscle injuries with their respective clubs.

"[W]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies <![CDATA[There are ways to improve the London Stock Exchange crisis, but they're not pretty]]> Another week, another set of signs that the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is running aground. Two medium-sized listed businesses are selling out to US rivals: tech-testing firm Spirent Communications, based Crawley, West Sussex, is being bought by Viavi Solutions for around Pound 1 billion, wh]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178106/there-are-ways-to-improve-the-london-stock-exchange-crisis-but-theyre-not-pretty Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:14:57 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274178106/there-are-ways-to-improve-the-london-stock-exchange-crisis-but-theyre-not-pretty <![CDATA[No congratulations From France's Macron to Putin for his re-election]]> French President Emmanuel Macron will not sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him for his landslide re-election on Sunday, in a vote that western countries have said was neither free, nor fair.

Exit polls indicate that Putin won at least 87 percent of the vote in Sunday's election that the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries have said was not free and fair]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:47:06 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election <![CDATA[English FA Cup semifinal draw]]> LONDON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Following is the draw for the English FA Cup semifinals made on Sunday:

Coventry vs Manchester United

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Note: Ties to be played on the weekend of April 20-21.

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<![CDATA[US, UK Launch Fresh Airstrikes in Yemen]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The United States and the United Kingdom have carried out a series of airstrikes in Yemen's Ta'izz and Hudaydah provinces, as Yemeni forces continue maritime operations against vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea.

- World news -

According to Yemen's official Saba news agency, an airstrike hit Ta'izz province's At-Ta'iziyah district early on Sunday, with no immediate details on casu]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274176681/us-uk-launch-fresh-airstrikes-in-yemen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:37:07 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274176681/us-uk-launch-fresh-airstrikes-in-yemen <![CDATA[Caragh McMurtry- Great Britain rower's neurodiversity journey]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rowing/68554234 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:32:51 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rowing/68554234 <![CDATA[Endometriosis- Women in Wales waiting 10 years for diagnosis]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68533803 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:32:39 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68533803 <![CDATA[Do you have a story from Edinburgh, Fife and east Scotland to share with BBC News?]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9q721xww9o Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:32:21 GMT https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9q721xww9o <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Wales 21-24 Italy highlights]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68585292 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:23 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68585292 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- George North's Wales career ends as he is helped off pitch against Italy]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587661 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:13 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587661 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Wales 21-24 Italy - visitors consign Wales to first Wooden Spoon in 21 years]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68584938 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:08 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68584938 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Warren Gatland admits Wales taking Wooden Spoon 'painful'.]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587667 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:01 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587667 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Sam Warburton says Wales lack athletes after Italy defeat]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587664 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:48 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587664 <![CDATA[Under-20 Six Nations beat Scotland but miss out on title]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68577502 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:47 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68577502 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024 17-13 Scotland highlights]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68585293 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:45 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68585293 <![CDATA["When you can beat Liverpool, you can beat any opponent": Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274176018/when-you-can-beat-liverpool-you-can-beat-any-opponent-manchester-united-coach-erik-ten-hag Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:18:29 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274176018/when-you-can-beat-liverpool-you-can-beat-any-opponent-manchester-united-coach-erik-ten-hag <![CDATA[Putin wins landslide reelection in predetermined vote]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:08:08 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote <![CDATA[Wales Recycles campaign to make Wales top recycling nation]]> https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/24187616.wales-recycles-campaign-make-wales-top-recycling-nation/?ref=rss Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:07:23 GMT https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/24187616.wales-recycles-campaign-make-wales-top-recycling-nation/?ref=rss <![CDATA[Lack of sleep in Wales linked to stress says new study]]> https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/24187699.lack-sleep-wales-linked-stress-says-new-study/?ref=rss Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:07:09 GMT https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/24187699.lack-sleep-wales-linked-stress-says-new-study/?ref=rss <![CDATA[Putin Says Russia Has Advantage on Ukraine Battlefield]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that his forces had an advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine, and that it might be necessary for Russian forces to create a buffer zone on the Ukrainian side of the border to prevent attacks on Russian territory.

Putin's comments came after the latest Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian oil refinery and Putin claiming a new six-year term in an internationally discre]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175406/putin-says-russia-has-advantage-on-ukraine-battlefield Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:26 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175406/putin-says-russia-has-advantage-on-ukraine-battlefield <![CDATA[Putin Wins Election with No Effective Opposition]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated winning a new six-year term after an election that gave voters no real alternatives due to the intimidation or jailing of most potential opponents.

Putin told supporters that he considered the election democratic and dismissed those who protested the vote.

'We have many tasks ahead. But when we are consolidated - no matter who wants to intimidate us, suppress us -]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:21 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition <![CDATA[England and Wales had warmest February on record - BBC]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiN2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJiYy5jby51ay9uZXdzL3NjaWVuY2UtZW52aXJvbm1lbnQtNjg0MzUxOTfSATtodHRwczovL3d3dy5iYmMuY28udWsvbmV3cy9zY2llbmNlLWVudmlyb25tZW50LTY4NDM1MTk3LmFtcA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:18 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiN2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJiYy5jby51ay9uZXdzL3NjaWVuY2UtZW52aXJvbm1lbnQtNjg0MzUxOTfSATtodHRwczovL3d3dy5iYmMuY28udWsvbmV3cy9zY2llbmNlLWVudmlyb25tZW50LTY4NDM1MTk3LmFtcA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Who is Wales next first minister Vaughan Gething?]]> https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/24189853.wales-next-first-minister-vaughan-gething/?ref=rss Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:16 GMT https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/24189853.wales-next-first-minister-vaughan-gething/?ref=rss <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[FA Cup: Man Utd edges Liverpool in thriller, Chelsea tames Leicester]]> LONDON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Manchester United edged into the FA Cup semifinals on Sunday, beating Liverpool 4-3 in a match which saw the lead changed several times and a late drama.

Amad Diallo won the tie for Manchester United in the last minute of extra-time after Harvey Elliott had put Liverpool 3-2 in front with 15 minutes left to play.

Scott McTominay opened the scoring in the 10th minute, but two g]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175103/fa-cup-man-utd-edges-liverpool-in-thriller-chelsea-tames-leicester Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:05:02 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175103/fa-cup-man-utd-edges-liverpool-in-thriller-chelsea-tames-leicester <![CDATA["Insulting Savarkar-ji for politics wrong, people will give betting reply": Grandson of nationalist-poet rips into Rahul]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174972/insulting-savarkar-ji-for-politics-wrong-people-will-give-betting-reply-grandson-of-nationalist-poet-rips-into-rahul Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:55:08 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174972/insulting-savarkar-ji-for-politics-wrong-people-will-give-betting-reply-grandson-of-nationalist-poet-rips-into-rahul <![CDATA[Reports: Patriots signing WR K.J. Osborn]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174926/reports-patriots-signing-wr-kj-osborn Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:55:13 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174926/reports-patriots-signing-wr-kj-osborn <![CDATA[India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics]]> (New York) - Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government's policies, Human Rights Watch said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often attends mass g]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics <![CDATA[Luciano Acosta carries FC Cincinnati past Revolution]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174844/luciano-acosta-carries-fc-cincinnati-past-revolution Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:40:13 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174844/luciano-acosta-carries-fc-cincinnati-past-revolution <![CDATA["Soul, integrity of EVMs traded to the King": Rahul takes veiled dig at PM Modi as 'Nyay Yatra' draws to a close]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174831/soul-integrity-of-evms-traded-to-the-king-rahul-takes-veiled-dig-at-pm-modi-as-nyay-yatra-draws-to-a-close Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:37:05 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174831/soul-integrity-of-evms-traded-to-the-king-rahul-takes-veiled-dig-at-pm-modi-as-nyay-yatra-draws-to-a-close <![CDATA[We cannot take Ba lightly in the CVC series - Lautoka President - Fijivillage]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZpaml2aWxsYWdlLmNvbS9uZXdzLy1XZS1jYW5ub3QtdGFrZS1CYS1saWdodGx5LWluLXRoZS1DVkMtc2VyaWVzLS0tTGF1dG9rYS1QcmVzaWRlbnQteDVmOHI0L9IBAA?oc=5 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:34:07 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZpaml2aWxsYWdlLmNvbS9uZXdzLy1XZS1jYW5ub3QtdGFrZS1CYS1saWdodGx5LWluLXRoZS1DVkMtc2VyaWVzLS0tTGF1dG9rYS1QcmVzaWRlbnQteDVmOHI0L9IBAA?oc=5 <![CDATA['The King's Speech' screenwriter David Seidler passes away at 86]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174527/the-king-speech-screenwriter-david-seidler-passes-away-at-86 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:27:09 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174527/the-king-speech-screenwriter-david-seidler-passes-away-at-86 <![CDATA[Senegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south]]> Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to the south of the country Saturday, pressing on with their election campaign less than two weeks before the vote.

Sonko and his ally Bassirou Diomaye Faye were greeted by hundreds of supporters after they flew into the coastal resort of Cap Skiring in the Casamance region.

Sonko has endorsed Faye as his c]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174366/senegal-sonko-takes-election-campaign-to-the-south Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:47:07 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174366/senegal-sonko-takes-election-campaign-to-the-south <![CDATA[Explosion reported near merchant vessel off Yemen coast]]> ADEN, Yemen, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning on Sunday after receiving a report of an explosion near a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden.

According to the UKMTO alert, the master of the unidentified merchant ship reported an explosion near the vessel approximately 85 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen.

While no damage to the vessel was reported,]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174218/explosion-reported-near-merchant-vessel-off-yemen-coast Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:30:02 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174218/explosion-reported-near-merchant-vessel-off-yemen-coast <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, March 17]]> SYDNEY -- Taxi drivers who overcharge or refuse fares could be blacklisted in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) as the state plans to roll out a centralized database tracking bad behaviour, local media reported on Sunday.

The Australian state's Point to Point Transport Commissioner Anthony Wing will work with the taxi industry to expand the Driver Vehicle Database to track illegal activity such as overcharging a]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174156/xinhua-world--summary-at-0700-gmt-march-17 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:04 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174156/xinhua-world--summary-at-0700-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[English FA Cup quarterfinal results]]> LONDON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the English FA Cup results on Saturday (home teams listed first):

Quarterfinals

Wolves lost to Coventry 3-2

Manchester City bt Newcastle 2-0 Playing on Sunday

Chelsea vs Leicester

Manchester United vs Liverpool

]]>
http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174139/english-fa-cup-quarterfinal-results Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:21 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174139/english-fa-cup-quarterfinal-results
<![CDATA[Man City, Coventry reach FA Cup semis, Tottenham upset in Premier League]]> LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Two first-half goals from Bernardo Silva helped FA Cup holder Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-0 at home on Saturday to reach the semifinals of the competition.

Silva put City ahead in the 13th minute as his shot took a deflection on its way to the back of the net. He doubled the lead in the 31st minute after another deflection.

Newcastle had been carved open in the bui]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174140/man-city-coventry-reach-fa-cup-semis-tottenham-upset-in-premier-league Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:21 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174140/man-city-coventry-reach-fa-cup-semis-tottenham-upset-in-premier-league <![CDATA[Ed Sheeran shares stage with Diljit Dosanjh at Mumbai concert, fans go into meltdown]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173973/ed-sheeran-shares-stage-with-diljit-dosanjh-at-mumbai-concert-fans-go-into-meltdown Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:07 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173973/ed-sheeran-shares-stage-with-diljit-dosanjh-at-mumbai-concert-fans-go-into-meltdown <![CDATA[UK: Overseas Friends of BJP holds car rally to support PM Modi for upcoming elections]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173971/uk-overseas-friends-of-bjp-holds-car-rally-to-support-pm-modi-for-upcoming-elections Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:05 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173971/uk-overseas-friends-of-bjp-holds-car-rally-to-support-pm-modi-for-upcoming-elections <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 17]]> NEW YORK -- Three people were killed in shootings in a suburban township outside Philadelphia in the United States on Saturday, local media reported.

The shootings took place at two homes in Falls Township in Bucks County. The victims were known to the shooter, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer. (US-Shootings)

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SANAA -- The U.S. and British naval forces conducted four airstrikes on the Yeme]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173967/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-17 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:03 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173967/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[Vaughan Gething set to become Wales's new first minister]]> LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Vaughan Gething is set to become Wales's new first minister after winning the Labour leadership race there, British media reported Saturday.

The economy minister is expected to be confirmed as Wales's first minister next week in the Senedd, the Welsh parliament. He will succeed Mark Drakeford, who announced his intention to quit in December after five years in the role.

The re]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173958/vaughan-gething-set-to-become-wales-new-first-minister Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:01 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173958/vaughan-gething-set-to-become-wales-new-first-minister <![CDATA["Rogue" taxi drivers could be blacklisted in Australia's New South Wales]]> SYDNEY, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Taxi drivers who overcharge or refuse fares could be blacklisted in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) as the state plans to roll out a centralized database tracking bad behaviour, local media reported on Sunday.

The Australian state's Point to Point Transport Commissioner Anthony Wing will work with the taxi industry to expand the Driver Vehicle Database to track illegal activity suc]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173928/rogue-taxi-drivers-could-be-blacklisted-in-australia-new-south-wales Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:49:01 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173928/rogue-taxi-drivers-could-be-blacklisted-in-australia-new-south-wales <![CDATA[UAE: SBA advances global publishing, translation at LIBF 2024]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173906/uae-sba-advances-global-publishing-translation-at-libf-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:29 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173906/uae-sba-advances-global-publishing-translation-at-libf-2024 <![CDATA[Shah Rukh Khan in awe of Ed Sheeran as he sings 'Perfect']]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173897/shah-rukh-khan-in-awe-of-ed-sheeran-as-he-sings-perfect Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:26 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173897/shah-rukh-khan-in-awe-of-ed-sheeran-as-he-sings-perfect <![CDATA[Ed Sheeran leaves Mumbai after his electrifying concert]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173885/ed-sheeran-leaves-mumbai-after-his-electrifying-concert Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:20 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173885/ed-sheeran-leaves-mumbai-after-his-electrifying-concert <![CDATA[EU state urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider military conscription to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday.

Latvia re-in]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[EU nation urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider conscripting citizens into the military to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday. http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[Minnesota United welcome new coach ahead of tilt with LAFC]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:06 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc <![CDATA[Hrithik Roshan to Madhuri Dixit: Celebs attend Farah Khan's party for Ed Sheeran]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173535/hrithik-roshan-to-madhuri-dixit-celebs-attend-farah-khan-party-for-ed-sheeran Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:28:25 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173535/hrithik-roshan-to-madhuri-dixit-celebs-attend-farah-khan-party-for-ed-sheeran <![CDATA[Yemen's Houthi Rebels Suspected of Targeting Ship in Gulf of Aden]]> A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels saw an explosive detonate near a ship early Sunday in the Gulf of Aden, potentially marking their latest assault on shipping through the crucial waterway leading to the Red Sea.

The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the vessel's crew saw the blast as it passed off the coast of Aden, the port city in southern Yemen home to the countr]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173077/yemen-houthi-rebels-suspected-of-targeting-ship-in-gulf-of-aden Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:05:59 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274173077/yemen-houthi-rebels-suspected-of-targeting-ship-in-gulf-of-aden <![CDATA[Post-pandemic, Young Chinese Seek Studies Abroad, Just Not in US]]> WASHINGTON - In Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine.

For Helen Dong, a 22-year-old senior studying advertising, it was the cost. "It doesn't work for me when you have to spend 2 million [yuan] [$278,000] but find no job upon returning," she said. Dong is headed to Hong Kong this fall]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170573/post-pandemic-young-chinese-seek-studies-abroad-just-not-in-us Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:05:19 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170573/post-pandemic-young-chinese-seek-studies-abroad-just-not-in-us <![CDATA[Ukraine outcome will weaken US Moscow]]> The Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, claims Washington's power

will progressively wane as Moscow advances in Ukraine

Success for Russia in the Ukraine conflict would progressively weaken the US, Moscow's ambassador in Washington DC has argued. Anatoly Antonov also accused the US and UK of preventing a peaceful resolution of the conflict during its early stages.

In an int]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170484/ukraine-outcome-will-weaken-us-moscow Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:13:08 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170484/ukraine-outcome-will-weaken-us-moscow <![CDATA[Ravens Eye View: What Derrick Henry Will Bring to Baltimore]]> Ryan Mink

The Ravens signed a "unicorn" this week in Derrick Henry.

That's how General Manager Eric DeCosta described Baltimore's newest running back.

The Ravens are betting on the 30-year-old Henry, the league's leading rusher since he entered the NFL eight years ago, to still have a lot more good football left in him.

The tape shows Baltimore's bet is likely a good one. Below are all clips fr]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170434/ravens-eye-view-what-derrick-henry-will-bring-to-baltimore Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:25:08 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170434/ravens-eye-view-what-derrick-henry-will-bring-to-baltimore <![CDATA[DAERA Minister Muir visits Brussels]]> DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has completed a series of engagements during a three-day visit to Brussels to discuss areas of mutual interest between Northern Ireland and the EU.

Minister Muir is pictured with Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron and Joe O'Brien, Minister of State at the]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170265/daera-minister-muir-visits-brussels Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170265/daera-minister-muir-visits-brussels <![CDATA[Russian envoy predicts outcome that would weaken America]]> Anatoly Antonov claims that the further Russian forces advance in Ukraine, the more US influence will wane globally

Success for Russia in the Ukraine conflict would progressively weaken the US, Moscow's ambassador in Washington DC has argued. Anatoly Antonov also accused the US and UK of preventing a peaceful resoluti]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170061/russian-envoy-predicts-outcome-that-would-weaken-america Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:47:55 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170061/russian-envoy-predicts-outcome-that-would-weaken-america <![CDATA[Russian envoy predicts conflict outcome that weakens US]]> The further Russian forces advance in Ukraine, the more Washington's influence will wane globally, Anatoly Antonov has claimed

Success for Russia in the Ukraine conflict would progressively weaken the US, Moscow's ambassador in Washington DC has argued. Anatoly Antonov also accused the US and UK of preventing a peacef]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170283/russian-envoy-predicts-conflict-outcome-that-weakens-us Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:47:55 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274170283/russian-envoy-predicts-conflict-outcome-that-weakens-us <![CDATA[Beyonce runs the world, but country puts up a fight]]> Some of the music world's biggest artists are in the news this week with Beyonce going country, the union of two British legends and Hotel California falling down. IA's music man, David Kowalski, reports.

Country radio refuses to play Texas Hold 'Em

Iconic artist and creative chameleon http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169984/beyonce-runs-the-world-but-country-puts-up-a-fight Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:52:09 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169984/beyonce-runs-the-world-but-country-puts-up-a-fight <![CDATA[Tanker in Red Sea Attacked, 2 Explosions Reported, Security Firm Says]]> CAIRO - A Marshall Islands-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker reported two explosions near the ship as it traveled off the coast of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, the third merchant vessel attack of the past 48 hours, British security firm Ambrey said Friday.

The master of a merchant vessel located in a similar area reported an explosion a distance off the vessel's starboard beam, according to United Kingdom ]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169926/tanker-in-red-sea-attacked-2-explosions-reported-security-firm-says Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:20 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169926/tanker-in-red-sea-attacked-2-explosions-reported-security-firm-says <![CDATA[G7 industry ministers commit to "safe and reliable" AI]]> ROME, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development, but needs to be implemented in a balanced and safe way, industry and innovation ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) said on Friday.

After a two-day meeting in the Italian cities of Verona and Trento, the G7 committed to achieving an appropriate balance between fostering innovation and the need for appropria]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169528/g7-industry-ministers-commit-to-safe-and-reliable-ai Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:39:57 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169528/g7-industry-ministers-commit-to-safe-and-reliable-ai <![CDATA[Plane carrying British defense minister subjected to GPS jamming]]> The incident occurred off the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, with media reports blaming the interference on Moscow

The UK Ministry of Defence has publicly expressed concerns after a RAF plane with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was subjected to GPS jamming while flying near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. While London did not explicitly assign bla]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:26:43 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming <![CDATA[MG Excelor EV Name Trademarked - Launch In 2024-]]> - Launch In 2024?

With products like Comet EV and MG ZS EV, MG has witnessed a significant boost in sales. EVs now contribute around 1/3rd of the total sales of MG Motor. MG has also emerged as the second highest selling EV brand in the country. To sustain the momentum, MG Motor will be keen to expand its EV portfolio.

‘Excelor EV' Name Trademarked

As may be recalled, MG Motor had earlier stat]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168587/mg-excelor-ev-name-trademarked---launch-in-2024- Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:09:44 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168587/mg-excelor-ev-name-trademarked---launch-in-2024- <![CDATA[Blinken Says Haiti Transitional Council Will Take Charge Soon]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the proposed transitional council in Haiti, meant to provide a political transition and bring stability to the troubled Caribbean nation, is still not set but he expressed confidence it will happen in the coming days.

Speaking at a news conference in Austria, Blinken said most Haitian social and political stakeholders have named their representatives to the seven]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:05:07 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon <![CDATA["Bit like a tradition": Manchester City manager Guardiola on facing Real Madrid in UCL]]> Manchester [UK], March 15 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels that playing against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League is a "bit like tradition" after the defending champions drew the 14-time champions in the knockout stage for the third consecutive season.

On Friday, the UCL quarter-final draw concluded in Nyon, Switzerland and produced some mouth-watering fixtures.

This will be the thi]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167812/bit-like-a-tradition-manchester-city-manager-guardiola-on-facing-real-madrid-in-ucl Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:38 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167812/bit-like-a-tradition-manchester-city-manager-guardiola-on-facing-real-madrid-in-ucl <![CDATA[Jofra Archer plays two-day match amid buzz of his gaining fitness ahead of T20 World Cup]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167809/jofra-archer-plays-two-day-match-amid-buzz-of-his-gaining-fitness-ahead-of-t20-world-cup Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:37 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167809/jofra-archer-plays-two-day-match-amid-buzz-of-his-gaining-fitness-ahead-of-t20-world-cup <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Ventilation upgrades for schools across B.C]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168263/backgrounder-ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:30:54 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168263/backgrounder-ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc <![CDATA[Ventilation upgrades for schools across B.C.]]> Victoria, British Columbia, March 15, 2024 - Ventilation upgrades will ensure students and staff breathe clean air in eight schools across British Columbia, after an investment of $4.2 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Rachna Singh, these improvements will optimize ventilation and air filtration in schools.

In Victor]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168264/ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:30:32 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274168264/ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc <![CDATA[Global sports stars to grace Laureus World Sports Awards]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:48 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards <![CDATA["Didn't re-sign him last season with intention to sell him": Manchester United manager on Rashford's future]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167414/didnt-re-sign-him-last-season-with-intention-to-sell-him-manchester-united-manager-on-rashford-future Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:47 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167414/didnt-re-sign-him-last-season-with-intention-to-sell-him-manchester-united-manager-on-rashford-future <![CDATA[The Rebuilding Of Kyiv's Navy, Far From Ukraine]]> Despite having no large naval vessels on active duty, Ukraine has taken out around a third of the Kremlin's Black Sea fleet, mostly with missile and marine drone strikes amid Russia's ongoing invasion.

Now Kyiv is rebuilding its own naval strength after their maritime forces were decimated during the Russian invasion. But the ships are being made outside Ukraine's borders, and it is unclear wheth]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:15:43 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine <![CDATA[Britain at war with Russia ex-MI6 boss]]> The UK needs to make ?tough choices? to be able to counter the ?threats? posed by Russia and China, Richard Dearlove has said

Britain is engaged in a "gray war" with Russia, but neither the authorities nor the public are taking the situation seriously enough, the former head of the famed spy agency MI6, Richard Dearlove, has warned.

The UK military isn't getting enough money to be able to c]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274166870/britain-at-war-with-russia-ex-mi6-boss Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:37 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274166870/britain-at-war-with-russia-ex-mi6-boss <![CDATA[Witness in Jimmy Lai Trial Mistreated in Custody, Experts Say]]> A key prosecution witness in the trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai took the stand this week despite concerns raised by U.N. officials that the witness may have been mistreated in custody.

Andy Li, a computer programmer who became a pro-democracy activist in 2019, gave evidence against Lai on Wednesday. Li's testimony pertained to his role in a crowdfunding campaign that supported Hong Kong's 20]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274166085/witness-in-jimmy-lai-trial-mistreated-in-custody-experts-say Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:59 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274166085/witness-in-jimmy-lai-trial-mistreated-in-custody-experts-say <![CDATA[Irish Anger Over Gaza Overshadows White House St. Patrick Celebration]]> White House - U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday for the annual St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House, amid calls to boycott the event by many in Ireland who are outraged by staunch U.S. support of Israel in its war against Hamas.

"Today celebrates 100 years, 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and America," Biden said in front of reporters at the to]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:11 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration <![CDATA[Tottenham expecting tough challenge at Fulham]]> (Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their challenge for a UEFA Champions League slot Saturday when they visit a Fulham side that has been difficult to defeat at home.

Spurs (16-6-5, 53 points) put on one of their best performances of the season last weekend, a 4-0 victory at Aston Villa to pull Ange Postecoglou's men within two points of the fourth-plac]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:23 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham <![CDATA[Ancelotti: Winning Champions League requires beating the best]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side has a tough task ahead of them if they want to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, after they were drawn to play reigning champions Manchester City in the last eight.

The tie is a repeat of last year's semifinal, which saw Manchester City emerge victorious with a 1-1 draw in Madrid and a 4-0 demolition in the return l]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165797/ancelotti-winning-champions-league-requires-beating-the-best Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:32 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165797/ancelotti-winning-champions-league-requires-beating-the-best <![CDATA[Barca youngster Cubarsi earns debut Spain call-up]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has handed a debut call-up to FC Barcelona's 17-year-old central defender Pau Cubarsi for Spain's forthcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil.

De la Fuente has also called up Athletic Bilbao defender Daniel Vivian for the first time, while forwards Gerard Moreno and Pablo Sarabia are recalled after a spell on the sidelines.

De la Fuente exp]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:31 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up <![CDATA[Right now, Rinku Singh is making a lot of good decisions: Eoin Morgan]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165761/right-now-rinku-singh-is-making-a-lot-of-good-decisions-eoin-morgan Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:55:40 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165761/right-now-rinku-singh-is-making-a-lot-of-good-decisions-eoin-morgan <![CDATA[Houthi Rebels Target Tanker in the Red Sea, Crew Unharmed]]> An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a tanker in the Red Sea early Friday but the ship's crew was unharmed, authorities said. It was the latest in the rebels' campaign against shipping over Israel's ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center initially reported the ship had been 'struck by a missile' off the port city of Hodeida but later F]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165452/houthi-rebels-target-tanker-in-the-red-sea-crew-unharmed Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:35:57 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165452/houthi-rebels-target-tanker-in-the-red-sea-crew-unharmed <![CDATA[UCL quarter-finals draw announced: Manchester City to face Real Madrid]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165367/ucl-quarter-finals-draw-announced-manchester-city-to-face-real-madrid Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:18:39 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165367/ucl-quarter-finals-draw-announced-manchester-city-to-face-real-madrid <![CDATA[PSG to face Barcelona in Champions League quarters]]> French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain were on Friday drawn to meet Barcelona in the last eight of the Champions League.

The French club - who are led by the former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique - lost in the 2020 final to Bayern Munich and have not featured in the quarter-finals since 2021 when then coach Mauricio Pochettino steered them to the semi-finals where they lost to Manchester City.

City lost the]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165291/psg-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-league-quarters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:16:08 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165291/psg-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-league-quarters <![CDATA[O'Dowd announces Pound 453,000 improvement scheme for A24 Saintfield Road, Belfast]]> Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced that a Pound 453,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A24 Saintfield Road, Castlereagh, Belfast will commence on Tuesday 19 March 2024.

The resurfacing scheme, which extends from the junction of Beechill Road to 350m beyond the Primrose Hill development, will delive]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165711/odowd-announces-pound-453000-improvement-scheme-for-a24-saintfield-road-belfast Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165711/odowd-announces-pound-453000-improvement-scheme-for-a24-saintfield-road-belfast <![CDATA[Houthi leader threatens to attack Israel-linked ships in Indian Ocean]]> ADEN, Yemen, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, issued a new threat on Thursday night, vowing to prevent Israel-linked ships from transiting the Indian Ocean near the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa.

In an address aired by the group's al-Masirah TV, the Houthi leader claimed that his forces have already begun carrying out maritime operations in the Indian O]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165264/houthi-leader-threatens-to-attack-israel-linked-ships-in-indian-ocean Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:30:54 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165264/houthi-leader-threatens-to-attack-israel-linked-ships-in-indian-ocean <![CDATA[Preview: Premier League, FA Cup share center stage in England]]> LONDON, March 15 (Xinhua) -- This weekend in England sees a split in fixtures between the quarterfinals of the FA Cup and a handful of Premier League games.

Manchester United entertains Liverpool in the FA Cup, with Erik ten Hag's side needing a win against their traditional rivals to save their season - and perhaps the coach's job - at the end of it.

Liverpool impressed in a 6-1 UEFA Europa League win ov]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165243/preview-premier-league-fa-cup-share-center-stage-in-england Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:08:08 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165243/preview-premier-league-fa-cup-share-center-stage-in-england <![CDATA[Japan to greenlight next-gen fighter jet exports]]> TOKYO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Japan's ruling coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, on Friday agreed to permit the export of the next-generation fighter jet jointly developed by Japan with Britain and Italy, to third countries, marking a further relaxation of Japan's arms export control and another step contrary to the country's pacifist constitution.

According to the agreement between the ]]> http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165240/japan-to-greenlight-next-gen-fighter-jet-exports Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:06:56 GMT http://www.britainnews.net/news/274165240/japan-to-greenlight-next-gen-fighter-jet-exports