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King to attend Windsor’s St. George’s Chapel Easter service
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Prince William, the Princess of Wales, will not attend Windsor Castle for the Easter Sunday service. On Easter Sunday, the King will attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, according to an announcement from Buckingham Palace.
Islamic State targeted British recruits after Moscow assault
Although the Islamic State continues to be the preferred organization of Western extremists, access to Syria is becoming progressively more difficult. As a result, several British recruits have attempted to travel to Afghanistan in order to join ISIS-K. It is also possible that the Islamic State organization responsible for the attack on the Crocus music venue near Moscow has recruited members in the United Kingdom.
UK ruling slowly kills Assange, claims free speech advocate
Experts and proponents of free speech have criticised a British court decision that failed to prevent the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States. In 2022, an American court in Virginia ordered Assange's extradition from the United Kingdom to stand trial on espionage charges; he has since filed an appeal of that extradition.
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest PM, wins leadership
As the new leader of the ruling Fine Gael party, Simon Harris is poised to become the youngest prime minister in the history of Ireland. On Sunday, the 37-year-old was appointed party leader, succeeding Leo Varadkar, who unexpectedly resigned on Wednesday, stating that the party would be better administered under a different leader. He described his appointment as the "utmost honour of my life."
Expect more UK sanctions on China democracy and security
On Monday, the United Kingdom will impose sanctions on individuals it suspects of involvement in disrupting the democratic process sponsored by China. Today, ministers will increase pressure on China by disclosing additional information regarding the assault on the Electoral Commission and 43 individuals, including peers and Members of Parliament.
Four dead in single-vehicle crash near Armagh, police say
At the location on Ballynahonemore Road, the driver and three occupants of a Volkswagen Golf were pronounced deceased at the scene. Police report that a single-vehicle collision in Armagh, Northern Ireland, has claimed the lives of four individuals. This morning at approximately 2:10 a.m., a collision occurred on Ballynahonemore Road involving a grey Volkswagen Golf.
Boy, 12, charged with attempted murder after girl stabbed
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a teenage female. At 3:55 p.m. on Friday, emergency services were dispatched to assist the 15-year-old victim in Adelaide Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, who was suffering from injuries consistent with a knife wound.
King frustrated’ with slow cancer recovery, pushes staff
Son of Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, the remarks were made by the King's nephew during an exclusive televised interview. According to his nephew, Peter Phillips, the King is "pushing" staff and physicians to allow him to resume his responsibilities because he is "frustrated" with the rate of his cancer recovery. However, according to Mr Phillips, the monarch remains "pragmatic" and is in "good spirits"; he is the son of Princess Anne, Princess Royal.
Portsmouth’s new Brexit border post may be dismantled
It may be necessary to demolish a £24 million border control post because repetitive modifications to post-Brexit border arrangements have rendered it commercially unviable. Physical inspections of EU food and plant imports were scheduled to commence at the Portsmouth International Port facility by the end of next month. However, due to modifications in border protocols that have occurred since its construction, approximately half of the structure will be used.
Botswana president criticizes UK’s ‘condescending’ trophy hunting ban
A bid by President Mokgweetsi Masisi to prohibit the importation of body parts from hunters that have slain endangered species moved one step closer to becoming law at Westminster. A proposed prohibition on trophy hunting imports into the United Kingdom, according to the president of Botswana, would be "condescending" and a "resurgence of a colonial conquest."
Sunak: ‘don’t mess’ with England kit flag
The design of the St George's Cross on the English football team uniform, according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, should not be "adjusted." Lucy Frazer, the secretary of culture, had previously joined the chorus of prominent figures critical of design. The rear of the collar of the new shirt design showcases a cross of St George rendered in light blue, navy, and purple.
Officials find thousands of illegal vapes in WW2 bunker
The vapes, according to trading standards officers of Swansea Council, are worth over £47,000 on the black market. Officials report the discovery of thousands of illicit vapes in a defunct shelter from World War II. While searching a Swansea store, specialized canines that detect tobacco and vaping devices discovered the contraband in a backyard.