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Harrods billionaire accused: "He was a monster"

Harrods' former owner, the late billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed, is accused in a new BBC documentary of several cases of rape and assault. .

Harrods billionaire accused: "He was a monster"

Wore a sensitive t-shirt – got 14 months in prison

The jersey had a print with a well-known protest slogan: "Liberate Hong Kong, our era's revolution". The 27-year-old activist wore it at a demonstration in June.

Wore a sensitive t-shirt – got 14 months in prison

14 Percent Pay Rise for British Train Drivers

Train drivers in the UK have almost unanimously accepted a new collective agreement that provides a salary increase of over 14 percent, reports the Financial Times. This means that one of the most protracted labor disputes in the British rail industry has been resolved.

14 Percent Pay Rise for British Train Drivers

Hard to get support for extremely prematurely born children

When miracle babies are born, they receive care in absolute world-class. But when they leave the hospital, many parents experience being left to their own devices, despite knowing that the children will encounter problems later in life, according to SVT's Uppdrag Granskning (UG).

Hard to get support for extremely prematurely born children

Hezbollah vows revenge for attack in Lebanon

Nearly 3,000 people have been injured and at least nine have died after a car bomb exploded in what appears to have been a coordinated attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Iran-backed militia vows revenge for the attack.

Hezbollah vows revenge for attack in Lebanon

Record number of women nominated for the Booker Prize

Never before have so many female authors been nominated for the Booker Prize. The "short list" presented contains five women and one man.

Record number of women nominated for the Booker Prize

After Doctor's Strike: Agreement for British Doctors

After 18 months of strikes and strike threats, British doctors have accepted the government's latest offer and will return to work at full strength. .

After Doctor's Strike: Agreement for British Doctors

The dollar is pressured ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision

The dollar is following the market interest rates in the USA downwards ahead of Wednesday's interest rate decision from the USA. The American currency now costs under 10.

The dollar is pressured ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Swedish-Briton Johan Eliasch, newly appointed IOC member, is running to replace him.

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

Increased concern over Russian support for Iranian nuclear weapons

The USA's and the UK's concern is increasing that Russia will help Iran with secret information and technology to build their own nuclear weapons. .

Increased concern over Russian support for Iranian nuclear weapons

Eight dead in attempt to cross the English Channel

Barely two weeks after twelve people died trying to cross the English Channel, another boat has capsized. At least eight people died during the night to Sunday.

Eight dead in attempt to cross the English Channel

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

South Africa welcomes the announcement from the USA that the country supports an expansion of the UN Security Council with two permanent seats for African countries. At the same time, the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticizes the USA's stance of not allowing the two new permanent members to have veto power, which makes the African countries "second-class citizens".

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

37 Sentenced to Death After Coup Attempt in Congo

A court in Congo-Kinshasa has sentenced 37 people to death who, according to the authorities, are suspected of having attempted a coup in May. A total of 51 people were brought to trial for the coup attempt.

37 Sentenced to Death After Coup Attempt in Congo

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Russia is expelling six British diplomats, individuals whom Moscow accuses of espionage. The United Kingdom is dismissing the allegations as "completely unfounded".

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Starmer: Not Seeking Conflict with Russia

Great Britain has no intention of seeking conflict with Russia. This says the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Vladimir Putin's threats of war with Nato.

Starmer: Not Seeking Conflict with Russia

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Iran has summoned the ambassadors from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The reason is that the countries have imposed new sanctions against Iran, which is said to supply Russia with ballistic missiles to use in the war against Ukraine.

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Syria: Two killed in Israeli attack

Two people have been killed in an Israeli attack on the Syrian-controlled side of the annexed Golan Heights, according to reports from Syria's state-controlled media. .

Syria: Two killed in Israeli attack

Ukraine is allowed to shoot further

Ukraine is on its way to get the green light to use advanced weapons against targets deeper into Russia, according to media reports in the USA and the UK. .

Ukraine is allowed to shoot further

Next year, you'll have to pay a fee for your London trip

From and including April next year, one must as a Swede apply for a digital entry permit, so-called ETA, in order to travel to the United Kingdom, according to the British government's website. .

Next year, you'll have to pay a fee for your London trip

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha says that all restrictions on using American and British weapons in Russia must cease. At the same time, the USA and the UK announce that the countries are sending more support to Ukraine.

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

Amazon Invests Billions in the UK

Tech giant Amazon is investing eight billion pounds, equivalent to around 108 billion kronor, in the UK over the next five years, the company announces. The announcement is welcome news for the country's new Labour government, which has put economic growth at the center and promised to "rebuild" the country.

Amazon Invests Billions in the UK

Blinken: Iran is sending more weapons to Russia

Iran has sent ballistic missiles to Russia – weapons that will likely be used against Ukraine within the next few weeks, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a visit to London. .

Blinken: Iran is sending more weapons to Russia

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

The Taliban regime does not recognize diplomatic outposts established by Afghanistan's previous government. On Thursday, the Afghan embassy in Norway's capital Oslo will close.

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

Overcrowded prisons – 1,700 inmates released

There is a severe shortage of space in prisons in the United Kingdom. Therefore, 1,700 prisoners in England and Wales will be released prematurely on Tuesday, which has sparked criticism.

Overcrowded prisons – 1,700 inmates released