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Police chiefs divided on proposal to axe England’s 39 forces to create ‘super forces’

Review by ex-Met chief, expected to be published soon, calls for replacement of most of 43 forces in England and Wales The number of police forces in England should be cut from 39

What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?

In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequality Andy Burnham’s pledge to seek a “structured dialogue” with former c

Sudan: Sanctions Against Commanders Implicated in Sudan Rapes 'Seek Accountability', Says UK Minister

[allAfrica] Geneva -- UK Development Minister Kirsty McNeill says that sanctions her government has announced against military commanders suspected of atrocities, including conflic

UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI

Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw

British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK

Patient is ⁠in ​stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist ‘high consequence’ infectious disease unit A British healthcare worker with Ebola is being evacuated from t

Bomb threats reported on multiple flights, including two from UK airports

At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.

British troops will be allowed to fire at Russian forces if attacked during multinational mission

British troops will be allowed to fire back at Russian forces if attacked as part of a multinational mission to secure any future peace in Ukraine, Western officials have said.

Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada

Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.

Fiji, UK discuss new opportunities for military veterans

Ambassador of Georgia to the United Kingdom, Ilia Darchiashvili, held a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Commons

European Union open to flexible United Kingdom membership terms