<p>Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer and current UK Prime Minister, has informed the COVID-19 inquiry that he is unable to provide WhatsApp messages from his time as Chancellor during the pandemic, citing&nbsp;his&nbsp;failure to back&nbsp;these messages, as reported by The Guardian.</p>

<p>He stated in his witness statement that he no longer has access to these messages because he changed his phone on several occasions.</p>

<p>This development coincides with the launch of the second phase of the COVID-19 inquiry, led by Baroness Heather Hallett. This phase, titled "Core UK decision-making and political governance," will scrutinise key decision-making processes in Westminster between January 2020 and February 2022, covering the period when England lifted its final Covid restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Parallels with Boris Johnson's situation</strong></h2>

<p>This situation echoes the delay witnessed when former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was asked to provide his WhatsApp messages from his leadership during the pandemic.</p>

<p>Johnson's failure to remember the password&nbsp;for his old mobile phone led to the involvement of technical experts to recover the messages.</p>

<p>As reported by The Guardian, Sunak's statement to the inquiry reads: "Having changed my phone a number of times over the last three years, I do not have access to the WhatsApp messages that I sent or received during the relevant time, and neither were the messages backed up. My expectation would be that if the officials on those groups had considered that any information being communicated by WhatsApp message needed to be preserved to form part of the official HMT record, then those officials would have taken steps to ensure that happened."</p>

<p>Earlier this year, the Cabinet Office sought an exemption from providing information and messages that it deemed irrelevant to the inquiry's objectives.&nbsp;Subsequently, the UK government initiated a legal challenge, but in July, the High Court ruled against the government, affirming that the requested documents should be submitted.</p>

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<h2><strong>Criticism from Liberal Democrats</strong></h2>

<p>Daisy Cooper, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, criticised Rishi Sunak's failure to provide his WhatsApp messages as "a disgrace."</p>

<p>She characterised this as a recurring pattern seen in Conservative responses to inquiries and urged&nbsp;for&nbsp;transparency. Cooper accused Sunak of contributing to a series of cover-ups within the Conservative Party.</p>

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Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer and current UK Prime Minister, has informed the COVID-19 inquiry that he is unable to provide WhatsApp messages from his time as Chancellor during the pandemic, citing his failure to back these messages, as reported by The Guardian.

Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer and current UK Prime Minister, has informed the COVID-19 inquiry that he is unable to provide WhatsApp messages from his time as Chancellor during the pandemic, citing his failure to back these messages, as reported by The Guardian. He stated in his witness statement that he no longer has access to these messages because he changed his phone on several occasions. This development coincides with the launch of the second phase of the COVID-19 inquiry, led by Baroness Heather Hallett. This phase, titled "Core UK decision-making and political governance," will scrutinise key decision-making processes in Westminster between January 2020 and February 2022, covering the period when England lifted its final Covid restrictions. Also read | UK nurses accused of tying Sikh man's beard with gloves, leaving him in urine: Report exposes Parallels with Boris Johnson's situation This situation echoes the delay witnessed when former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was asked to provide his WhatsApp messages from his leadership during the pandemic. Johnson's failure to remember the password for his old mobile phone led to the involvement of technical experts to recover the messages. As reported by The Guardian, Sunak's statement to the inquiry reads: "Having changed my phone a number of times over the last three years, I do not have access to the WhatsApp messages that I sent or received during the relevant time, and neither were the messages backed up. My expectation would be that if the officials on those groups had considered that any information being communicated by WhatsApp message needed to be preserved to form part of the official HMT record, then those officials would have taken steps to ensure that happened." Earlier this year, the Cabinet Office sought an exemption from providing information and messages that it deemed irrelevant to the inquiry's objectives. Subsequently, the UK government initiated a legal challenge, but in July, the High Court ruled against the government, affirming that the requested documents should be submitted. Also watch | UK: Anti-government protestors chant 'Rishi go out' Criticism from Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, criticised Rishi Sunak's failure to provide his WhatsApp messages as "a disgrace." She characterised this as a recurring pattern seen in Conservative responses to inquiries and urged for transparency. Cooper accused Sunak of contributing to a series of cover-ups within the Conservative Party. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK PM Sunak hasn't shared WhatsApp messages to Covid inquiry, citing lack of backups: Reports

<p>The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson on Tuesday asked Tories to argue “for a low tax global Britain” and contest the next elections on a pledge to reduce taxes. While speaking at the Carlton Club, Johnson called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to move through with a new bill that would supersede the Northern Ireland Protocol and end the Brexit standoff in Northern Ireland, The Telegraph reported.<br />
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He unveiled a portrait of himself at the Conservative Party's spiritual headquarters in Mayfair as he challenged Sunak.</p>

<p>Predicting a poll recovery for the Conservatives, Johnson said, “When the moment of real electoral decision approaches - and it will - people will realise that there is only one party that yearns to reduce the burden of tax.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There is only one party that really believes in extending the joys of home ownership. There is only one party with the guts to stand up to the Union barons," he added.</p>

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<p>Talking about Brexit, Johnson said, "Only one party, the Conservative Party, believes in the Union with Northern Ireland and will pass the necessary laws to protect the economic integrity of the UK." There was "only one party that will dare to do what is necessary to disrupt the evil gangs that send people across the channel in unseaworthy vessels – by sending illegal immigrants to Rwanda,” he said.</p>

<p>"And there is only one party that really believes in Brexit – and its potential to transform the economy of this country. And only one party will continue to make use of Brexit freedoms from financial services to genetic engineering. When people realise this – I think the political dynamic is going to change. There is no desire to vote for Keir Starmer, for Sir Crasheroonie Snoozefest," Johnson continued.</p>

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<p>Since being ousted from power by his own MPs last summer, Johnson's rallying appeal to the party's followers is believed to be his most politically heated address to date. It also comes amid speculation that Sunak may face a challenge later this year.</p>

<p>The party must "never give in, keep fighting, keep backing the Government – keep making the case for levelling up, for opportunities and for a dynamic low tax global Britain. That is how we will win again,” Johnson said while addressing the club members.</p>

<p>Johnson also made predictions about inflation, saying it "will come dramatically,"&nbsp;"China will get through Covid" and "Putin will lose in Ukraine,” during his address.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson on Tuesday asked Tories to argue “for a low tax global Britain” and contest the next elections on a pledge to reduce taxes.

The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson on Tuesday asked Tories to argue “for a low tax global Britain” and contest the next elections on a pledge to reduce taxes. While speaking at the Carlton Club, Johnson called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to move through with a new bill that would supersede the Northern Ireland Protocol and end the Brexit standoff in Northern Ireland, The Telegraph reported. He unveiled a portrait of himself at the Conservative Party's spiritual headquarters in Mayfair as he challenged Sunak. Predicting a poll recovery for the Conservatives, Johnson said, “When the moment of real electoral decision approaches - and it will - people will realise that there is only one party that yearns to reduce the burden of tax.” “There is only one party that really believes in extending the joys of home ownership. There is only one party with the guts to stand up to the Union barons," he added. Also Read | UK PM Rishi Sunak faces fresh Tory rebellion from Boris Johnson, Liz Truss Talking about Brexit, Johnson said, "Only one party, the Conservative Party, believes in the Union with Northern Ireland and will pass the necessary laws to protect the economic integrity of the UK." There was "only one party that will dare to do what is necessary to disrupt the evil gangs that send people across the channel in unseaworthy vessels – by sending illegal immigrants to Rwanda,” he said. "And there is only one party that really believes in Brexit – and its potential to transform the economy of this country. And only one party will continue to make use of Brexit freedoms from financial services to genetic engineering. When people realise this – I think the political dynamic is going to change. There is no desire to vote for Keir Starmer, for Sir Crasheroonie Snoozefest," Johnson continued. Watch | Boris Johnson challenges PM Sunak to lower taxes Since being ousted from power by his own MPs last summer, Johnson's rallying appeal to the party's followers is believed to be his most politically heated address to date. It also comes amid speculation that Sunak may face a challenge later this year. The party must "never give in, keep fighting, keep backing the Government – keep making the case for levelling up, for opportunities and for a dynamic low tax global Britain. That is how we will win again,” Johnson said while addressing the club members. Johnson also made predictions about inflation, saying it "will come dramatically," "China will get through Covid" and "Putin will lose in Ukraine,” during his address. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Boris Johnson asks Conservatives to contest elections for low tax Britain, challenges Rishi Sunak

<p>Signalling his defeat in the Tory leadership race ahead of Monday’s election results, Rishi Sunak said that his job would be to support the next government.</p>

<p>Speaking to BBC before the declarations of election results, the Indian-origin former chancellor said he intends to stay on as a Parliament MP if he is not elected as the British Prime Minister.</p>

<p>He further said that he would continue to work for his constituents in Richmond, Yorkshire, if he is defeated by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.</p>

<p>When asked about his future plans if he loses, Sunak said, “I look forward to supporting the Conservative government in whatever capacity.”</p>

<p>“I'm going to stay as a member of Parliament It's been a great privilege to represent my constituents in Richmond in North Yorkshire as their member of Parliament and I'll love to keep doing that as long as they'll have me,” he added.</p>

<p>When further asked if he would consider running again for the top job at 10 Downing Street in a few years' time if he loses this time, Rishi said, “We've just finished this campaign. I'd say... I need to recover from this one."</p>

<p>From managing to gain leads during the early phase of the contest, Sunak has been trailing behind Truss in recent surveys of Tory party members voting to elect Boris Johnson’s successor.</p>

<p>While Truss had repeatedly laid emphasis on immediate tax cuts, Sunak, in contrast, had pledged to delay tax cuts until inflation is controlled.</p>

<p>An estimated 160,000 Tory members have cast votes through online and postal ballots at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ).</p>

<p>The winner will be announced on Monday at 12.30 pm (local time) by Sir Graham Brady chair of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs and returning officer of the leadership election.</p>

<p>Then, the newly elected Tory leader will make a brief acceptance speech soon after at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in central London near Downing Street.</p>

<p>The rest of Monday will involve the winning candidate putting the final touches to his or her Cabinet posts.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Signalling his defeat in the Tory leadership race ahead of Monday’s election results, Rishi Sunak said that his job would be to support the next government. Speaking to BBC before the declarations of election results, the Indian-origin former chancellor said he intends to stay on as a Parliament MP if he is not elected as the British Prime Minister.

Signalling his defeat in the Tory leadership race ahead of Monday’s election results, Rishi Sunak said that his job would be to support the next government. Speaking to BBC before the declarations of election results, the Indian-origin former chancellor said he intends to stay on as a Parliament MP if he is not elected as the British Prime Minister. He further said that he would continue to work for his constituents in Richmond, Yorkshire, if he is defeated by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. When asked about his future plans if he loses, Sunak said, “I look forward to supporting the Conservative government in whatever capacity.” “I'm going to stay as a member of Parliament It's been a great privilege to represent my constituents in Richmond in North Yorkshire as their member of Parliament and I'll love to keep doing that as long as they'll have me,” he added. When further asked if he would consider running again for the top job at 10 Downing Street in a few years' time if he loses this time, Rishi said, “We've just finished this campaign. I'd say... I need to recover from this one." From managing to gain leads during the early phase of the contest, Sunak has been trailing behind Truss in recent surveys of Tory party members voting to elect Boris Johnson’s successor. While Truss had repeatedly laid emphasis on immediate tax cuts, Sunak, in contrast, had pledged to delay tax cuts until inflation is controlled. An estimated 160,000 Tory members have cast votes through online and postal ballots at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ). The winner will be announced on Monday at 12.30 pm (local time) by Sir Graham Brady chair of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs and returning officer of the leadership election. Then, the newly elected Tory leader will make a brief acceptance speech soon after at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in central London near Downing Street. The rest of Monday will involve the winning candidate putting the final touches to his or her Cabinet posts. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘Looking forward to supporting next govt’: Has Sunak admitted defeat ahead of Monday’s election results?

<p>Amid the heated political climate of the UK and the impending question of who will succeed Boris Johnson, broadcaster Channel 4 has made an announcement that they are planning a documentary series on the former UK Prime Minister. The series will be a four-part show, titled 'Boris'. Each episode of the docuseries will be an hour long. No release date has been announced yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show would show " a combination of rare archive footage and with access to those with intimate knowledge of Johnson over the years… will hear from both his friends and enemies to reveal his true persona," Channel 4 said, reported Variety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series will explore Johnson's political journey from defeating former Prime Minister David Cameron to how the political clash and rivalry began in the office, him campaigning for the student presidential elections at Oxford and his rise to the most powerful position of Prime Minister from the Mayor of London.</p>

<p>According to Variety, Ian Katz, the chief content officer of Channel 4, said in a statement, "However the story of Boris Johnson’s political career ends, he has done more to change Britain and the nature of our politics than any other recent political figure."</p>

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<p>"This landmark series will try answer the question of what shaped the boy who wanted to be king of the world and how he grew to believe that he could escape the laws of political gravity," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The upcoming documentary has been commissioned by Channel 4's head of factual entertainment, Alf Lawrie, and factual entertainment editor, Tim Hancock, and is a 72 Films production that also produced 'The Trump Show'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the television network Sky will air Michael Winterbottom's drama series ‘This England," in which Kenneth Branagh plays Johnson. The series will premiere this fall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the resignation of his own ministers, Johnson resigned as the head of the Conservative Party. He is scheduled to step down as prime minister in the autumn.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid the heated political climate of the UK and the impending question of who will succeed Boris Johnson, broadcaster Channel 4 has made an announcement that they are planning a documentary series on the former UK Prime Minister.

Amid the heated political climate of the UK and the impending question of who will succeed Boris Johnson, broadcaster Channel 4 has made an announcement that they are planning a documentary series on the former UK Prime Minister. The series will be a four-part show, titled 'Boris'. Each episode of the docuseries will be an hour long. No release date has been announced yet. The show would show " a combination of rare archive footage and with access to those with intimate knowledge of Johnson over the years… will hear from both his friends and enemies to reveal his true persona," Channel 4 said, reported Variety. The series will explore Johnson's political journey from defeating former Prime Minister David Cameron to how the political clash and rivalry began in the office, him campaigning for the student presidential elections at Oxford and his rise to the most powerful position of Prime Minister from the Mayor of London. According to Variety, Ian Katz, the chief content officer of Channel 4, said in a statement, "However the story of Boris Johnson’s political career ends, he has done more to change Britain and the nature of our politics than any other recent political figure." Also Read: Kid Cudi to replace Kanye West as headliner of Rolling Loud Miami "This landmark series will try answer the question of what shaped the boy who wanted to be king of the world and how he grew to believe that he could escape the laws of political gravity," he added. The upcoming documentary has been commissioned by Channel 4's head of factual entertainment, Alf Lawrie, and factual entertainment editor, Tim Hancock, and is a 72 Films production that also produced 'The Trump Show'. Meanwhile, the television network Sky will air Michael Winterbottom's drama series ‘This England," in which Kenneth Branagh plays Johnson. The series will premiere this fall. Following the resignation of his own ministers, Johnson resigned as the head of the Conservative Party. He is scheduled to step down as prime minister in the autumn. Also Read: Kajol to make series debut with Disney+ Hotstar

Channel 4 announces docuseries on Boris Johnson

<p>UK PM Boris Johnson resigns from Conservative Party leadership. Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations this week from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found. The head of the FBI and the leader of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency (MI5) raised fresh alarms about the security threats posed by the Chinese government. In a joint address on Wednesday, they warned business leaders that China is looking to steal technologies for competitive gain and that can lead to major security breaches.</p>

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<p>UK PM Boris Johnson resigns from Conservative Party leadership. Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations this week from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found. Boris Johnson took power three years ago but his tenure was marked by scandals within his own party. Recently, he survived a no-confidence motion from his own party colleagues. The 'partygate' or the alcohol-fuelled parties at his official residence when most of Britain was in strict lockdown hounded his government. Johnson had to repeatedly apologise in the parliament when the news hit headlines. Just a few days ago the image of his government took more beating as Conservative Party deputy chief whip Chris Pincher was accused of groping men. An exodus from his ministers followed.</p>

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<p>The head of the FBI and the leader of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency (MI5) raised fresh alarms about the security threats posed by the Chinese government. In a joint address on Wednesday, they warned business leaders that China is looking to steal technologies for competitive gain and that can lead to major security breaches. FBI Director Christopher Wray and his MI5 counterpart Ken McCallum said that the concerns of economic espionage commissioned by China continues to be a major problem and hacking operations by the country can be used to “stifle dissent abroad”.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-airways-cuts-10300-more-flights-through-october-due-to-staff-shortages-495297">British Airways cuts 10,300 more flights through October due to staff shortages</a></p>
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<p>With the aviation sector battling staff shortages and booming demand as the pandemic recedes, British Airways on Wednesday axed another 10,300 short-haul flights up to the end of October. The carrier, which is owned by conglomerate International Airlines Group (IAG), added in a statement that it had now cancelled 13 per cent of its total summer schedule. British Airways has been among the worst affected by sector-wide turmoil, as carriers race to meet soaring demand after the lifting of Covid travel restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australia on Thursday (July 7) announced that starting this week it would increase the roll out of the fourth Covid vaccine as it fights a persistent rise in hospital admissions fuelled by the highly contagious new Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. These new subvariants have now taken over as the predominant Covid strains in a number of countries, and pandemic experts have warned that because they spread more swiftly than any other variants, they may have hospitalisations and fatalities. According to officials, there are more than 4,000 Covid patients in hospitals in the country, the highest number since early February, with the Omicron outbreak, reported by Reuters.</p>

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<p>UK PM Boris Johnson has stepped down as a leader of ruling Conservative Party. He announced his decision on Thursday (July 7) in a press address outside his official 10 Downing Street residence. Johnson, who came to power three years ago was increasingly cornered due many scandals within his party. The 'partygate' or the alcohol-fuelled parties at Downing Street right when country was under strict lockdown saw him apologise to the parliament number of times.</p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Tourists travelling to and from the European continent are advised to take precautions against COVID-19 because cases are on the rise, especially in the popular destination areas. Health officials have warned travellers to take personal accountability and are advocating for the quick reinstatement of the restrictions in some situations. Countries like Greece, Spain, France, and Germany have been reporting an increase in cases. Medical professionals have advised people to receive the full vaccinations- with a double dose and either one or two booster shots, depending on the age factor and health risks before travelling, reported The Guardian.</p>

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<p>A Brazilian model who volunteered to fight with Ukraine was killed in a Russian missile strike, local media has reported. Thalita do Valle, a 39-year-old former model, had just been in Ukraine for three weeks. She had joined the sniper squad. On June 30, a Russian missile struck the Kharkiv region when Valle, along with other Ukrainian forces, was on a mission to rescue Ukrainians from a village that Russian troops had vacated. The missile hit her bunker, The Sun reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/even-as-ukraine-war-leaves-thousand-dead-russia-warns-humanity-at-risk-if-west-seeks-to-punish-it-495168">Even as Ukraine war leaves thousand dead, Russia warns humanity at risk if West seeks to punish it</a></p>
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<p>Even as the Russian aggression on Ukraine, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths, millions of displaced people, and ruined cities and houses continues after five months, Moscow's former president commented that sanctions, and attempts made by the West to punish a nuclear power like Russia, could endanger humanity. Taking to Telegram, on Wednesday, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, said "The idea of punishing a country that has one of the largest nuclear potentials is absurd. And potentially poses a threat to the existence of humanity."</p>

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<p>Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals.</p>

<p>The 27-year-old world number two from Tunisia triumphed 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 and will face either 2019 champion Simona Halep or Elena Rybakina in Saturday's championship match.</p>

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UK PM Boris Johnson resigns from Conservative Party leadership. Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations this week from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found.

UK PM Boris Johnson resigns from Conservative Party leadership. Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations this week from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found. The head of the FBI and the leader of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency (MI5) raised fresh alarms about the security threats posed by the Chinese government. In a joint address on Wednesday, they warned business leaders that China is looking to steal technologies for competitive gain and that can lead to major security breaches. Click on the headlines to read more: UK PM Boris Johnson resigns, hunt on for successor from Conservative Party UK PM Boris Johnson resigns from Conservative Party leadership. Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations this week from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found. Boris Johnson took power three years ago but his tenure was marked by scandals within his own party. Recently, he survived a no-confidence motion from his own party colleagues. The 'partygate' or the alcohol-fuelled parties at his official residence when most of Britain was in strict lockdown hounded his government. Johnson had to repeatedly apologise in the parliament when the news hit headlines. Just a few days ago the image of his government took more beating as Conservative Party deputy chief whip Chris Pincher was accused of groping men. An exodus from his ministers followed. US and UK intelligence chiefs raise fresh alarm on China's industrial spies The head of the FBI and the leader of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency (MI5) raised fresh alarms about the security threats posed by the Chinese government. In a joint address on Wednesday, they warned business leaders that China is looking to steal technologies for competitive gain and that can lead to major security breaches. FBI Director Christopher Wray and his MI5 counterpart Ken McCallum said that the concerns of economic espionage commissioned by China continues to be a major problem and hacking operations by the country can be used to “stifle dissent abroad”. British Airways cuts 10,300 more flights through October due to staff shortages With the aviation sector battling staff shortages and booming demand as the pandemic recedes, British Airways on Wednesday axed another 10,300 short-haul flights up to the end of October. The carrier, which is owned by conglomerate International Airlines Group (IAG), added in a statement that it had now cancelled 13 per cent of its total summer schedule. British Airways has been among the worst affected by sector-wide turmoil, as carriers race to meet soaring demand after the lifting of Covid travel restrictions. COVID-19: Australia to offer fourth shot amid new Omicron variants threat Australia on Thursday (July 7) announced that starting this week it would increase the roll out of the fourth Covid vaccine as it fights a persistent rise in hospital admissions fuelled by the highly contagious new Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. These new subvariants have now taken over as the predominant Covid strains in a number of countries, and pandemic experts have warned that because they spread more swiftly than any other variants, they may have hospitalisations and fatalities. According to officials, there are more than 4,000 Covid patients in hospitals in the country, the highest number since early February, with the Omicron outbreak, reported by Reuters. UK PM Boris Johnson resigns, know who can succeed him UK PM Boris Johnson has stepped down as a leader of ruling Conservative Party. He announced his decision on Thursday (July 7) in a press address outside his official 10 Downing Street residence. Johnson, who came to power three years ago was increasingly cornered due many scandals within his party. The 'partygate' or the alcohol-fuelled parties at Downing Street right when country was under strict lockdown saw him apologise to the parliament number of times. COVID-19: Travellers warned of rising virus cases in Europe Tourists travelling to and from the European continent are advised to take precautions against COVID-19 because cases are on the rise, especially in the popular destination areas. Health officials have warned travellers to take personal accountability and are advocating for the quick reinstatement of the restrictions in some situations. Countries like Greece, Spain, France, and Germany have been reporting an increase in cases. Medical professionals have advised people to receive the full vaccinations- with a double dose and either one or two booster shots, depending on the age factor and health risks before travelling, reported The Guardian. Brazilian model who volunteered for Ukrainian Army as sniper killed in Russian missile strike A Brazilian model who volunteered to fight with Ukraine was killed in a Russian missile strike, local media has reported. Thalita do Valle, a 39-year-old former model, had just been in Ukraine for three weeks. She had joined the sniper squad. On June 30, a Russian missile struck the Kharkiv region when Valle, along with other Ukrainian forces, was on a mission to rescue Ukrainians from a village that Russian troops had vacated. The missile hit her bunker, The Sun reported. Even as Ukraine war leaves thousand dead, Russia warns humanity at risk if West seeks to punish it Even as the Russian aggression on Ukraine, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths, millions of displaced people, and ruined cities and houses continues after five months, Moscow's former president commented that sanctions, and attempts made by the West to punish a nuclear power like Russia, could endanger humanity. Taking to Telegram, on Wednesday, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, said "The idea of punishing a country that has one of the largest nuclear potentials is absurd. And potentially poses a threat to the existence of humanity." Ons Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot, beats Tatjana Maria in three sets Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals. The 27-year-old world number two from Tunisia triumphed 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 and will face either 2019 champion Simona Halep or Elena Rybakina in Saturday's championship match. Three Michael Jackson songs removed from streaming services due to questionable vocals Three songs from a posthumous 2010 compilation of Michael Jackson’s album ‘Michael’ have been removed from streaming services amid ongoing suspicions that they contain forgeries of late pop icon Michael Jackson’s vocals. According to Billboard, "The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music decided to remove the tracks ‘Breaking News,’ ‘Monster,’ and ‘Keep Your Head Up,’ from the 2010 album Michael as the simplest and best way to move beyond the conversation associated with these tracks once and for all," said Sony Music and the Jackson estate in a statement on Tuesday, July 5.

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<p>The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was probably the first British PM to have a strong Indian connection. His estranged wife Marina Wheeler, whom he married in 1993, is half Indian. Wheeler is the niece of the late editor and writer Khushwant Singh. Before they announced their separation last year after 25 years of marriage, Johnson had travelled several times to India with Marina and stayed with her cousins in Delhi and Mumbai. They have four children together.<br />
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Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his scandal-hit government. "It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore a new prime minister," Johnson said outside 10 Downing Street, as reported by AFP.</p>

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Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found. The timetable for a Tory leadership race will be announced next week, he said, after three tumultuous years in office defined by Brexit, the Covid pandemic and non-stop controversy over his reputation for mendacity.<br />
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The leadership election will take place over the summer and the victor will replace Johnson at the party's annual conference in early October, the BBC and others reported. Britain might see its first Indian-origin PM as Rishi Sunak is one of the top contenders for the post of Prime Minister. He is the second-most powerful man in Westminster and served as the government's face for Covid-19 support programs. He had resigned as the chancellor on Tuesday, prompting Johnson to resign soon.&nbsp;<br />
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The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was probably the first British PM to have a strong Indian connection. His estranged wife Marina Wheeler, whom he married in 1993, is half Indian.

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was probably the first British PM to have a strong Indian connection. His estranged wife Marina Wheeler, whom he married in 1993, is half Indian. Wheeler is the niece of the late editor and writer Khushwant Singh. Before they announced their separation last year after 25 years of marriage, Johnson had travelled several times to India with Marina and stayed with her cousins in Delhi and Mumbai. They have four children together. Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his scandal-hit government. "It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore a new prime minister," Johnson said outside 10 Downing Street, as reported by AFP. Also Read: UK political crisis live updates: Boris Johnson announces resignation from party leadership Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found. The timetable for a Tory leadership race will be announced next week, he said, after three tumultuous years in office defined by Brexit, the Covid pandemic and non-stop controversy over his reputation for mendacity. The leadership election will take place over the summer and the victor will replace Johnson at the party's annual conference in early October, the BBC and others reported. Britain might see its first Indian-origin PM as Rishi Sunak is one of the top contenders for the post of Prime Minister. He is the second-most powerful man in Westminster and served as the government's face for Covid-19 support programs. He had resigned as the chancellor on Tuesday, prompting Johnson to resign soon. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched&nbsp;UK&nbsp;by-elections&nbsp;that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister&nbsp;Boris&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;following months of scandals and setbacks.</p>

<p>His ruling Conservatives are tipped to lose both contests, for the parliamentary seats of Tiverton and Honiton in southwest England and Wakefield in the north, after both Tory MPs resigned in disgrace.</p>

<p>Tiverton and Honiton's MP Neil Parish quit after admitting watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons, while Wakefield's Imran Ahmad Khan was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage boy.</p>

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<p>The votes come just weeks after&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;narrowly survived an attempt by his own lawmakers to oust him as party leader and prime minister.</p>

<p>The June 6 vote among Conservative MPs saw more than 40 per cent of the parliamentary party desert him, leaving him severely weakened and struggling to reset his turbulent tenure in power.</p>

<p>Johnson&nbsp;has spent months fighting for his survival after a series of controversies including the "Partygate" saga led many Tories to question whether he should remain as leader.</p>

<p>Various opinion polls have shown the public think he lied about Covid lockdown-breaking events at Downing Street and should resign.</p>

<p>Even before the controversy erupted last December, the 58-year-old Brexit architect saw the loss of two once-safe seats in&nbsp;by-elections&nbsp;last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He then scored dismally in May's local elections.</p>

<p>Defeat in the true blue Tory heartland of Tiverton and Honiton, and in Wakefield, which&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;snatched in 2019 from the main opposition Labour party for the first time since the 1930s, could see his position challenged again.</p>

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<p>Parish, who described his actions as an indefensible moment of "total madness", won a more than 24,000 majority in Tiverton and Honiton in 2019.</p>

<p>There, the small opposition Liberal Democrats are hopeful of picking up the seat in rural Devon after overturning similarly large majorities in two other historically safe Tory seats in 2021.</p>

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<p>Wakefield, near Leeds, was one of dozens of so-called Labour "red wall" seats that&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;took in 2019 on a promise to "get Brexit done" and address glaring regional economic inequalities.</p>

<p>But it could now flip back due in part to&nbsp;Johnson's waning popularity.</p>

<p>"Anything is better than the Tory Party, as far as I'm concerned -- especially&nbsp;Boris&nbsp;Johnson," long-time Labour voter Stephen, a 61-year-old hospitality worker, told AFP this week.</p>

<p><strong>Partygate&nbsp;and prices</strong></p>

<p>The polls come with Britain gripped by 40-year highs in inflation and a cost-of-living crisis that has seen prices soar for everyday essential such as energy, petrol and food.</p>

<p>Strikes this week by railway workers -- some of the biggest seen in Britain in decades -- have added to the sense of crisis.</p>

<p>Some in Wakefield said they expected that to weigh as heavily on voters' minds as the Downing Street parties saga.</p>

<p>"I think people will be affected by 'Partygate'," said David, a retired medical consultant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But I think the main thing we're going to be affected by is being hit by the inflation and the rising cost of living from the point of view of heating, energy and the knock-on effect on food prices and transport."</p>

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<p>The contest there also comes with risks for Labour, which needs to secure seats like Wakefield if it is to win the next general election due by 2024.</p>

<p>Labour leader Keir Starmer, a sober-minded former lawyer who has been trying to rebuild the centre-left party after the shattering 2019 defeat, has been criticised for failing to connect with voters, particularly in its former heartlands.</p>

<p>Anything less than a convincing win in Wakefield is likely to be seized upon by his critics as further evidence of his inability to complete the rebuild and return the party to power after 12 years in opposition.</p>

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Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks.

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks. His ruling Conservatives are tipped to lose both contests, for the parliamentary seats of Tiverton and Honiton in southwest England and Wakefield in the north, after both Tory MPs resigned in disgrace. Tiverton and Honiton's MP Neil Parish quit after admitting watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons, while Wakefield's Imran Ahmad Khan was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage boy. Also read | As biggest rail strike in 30 years starts, UK PM Boris Johnson seeks 'sensible compromise' The votes come just weeks after Johnson narrowly survived an attempt by his own lawmakers to oust him as party leader and prime minister. The June 6 vote among Conservative MPs saw more than 40 per cent of the parliamentary party desert him, leaving him severely weakened and struggling to reset his turbulent tenure in power. Johnson has spent months fighting for his survival after a series of controversies including the "Partygate" saga led many Tories to question whether he should remain as leader. Various opinion polls have shown the public think he lied about Covid lockdown-breaking events at Downing Street and should resign. Even before the controversy erupted last December, the 58-year-old Brexit architect saw the loss of two once-safe seats in by-elections last year. He then scored dismally in May's local elections. Defeat in the true blue Tory heartland of Tiverton and Honiton, and in Wakefield, which Johnson snatched in 2019 from the main opposition Labour party for the first time since the 1930s, could see his position challenged again. Madness Parish, who described his actions as an indefensible moment of "total madness", won a more than 24,000 majority in Tiverton and Honiton in 2019. There, the small opposition Liberal Democrats are hopeful of picking up the seat in rural Devon after overturning similarly large majorities in two other historically safe Tory seats in 2021. Watch | Despite backlash, UK PM Boris Johnson defends British migration policy Wakefield, near Leeds, was one of dozens of so-called Labour "red wall" seats that Johnson took in 2019 on a promise to "get Brexit done" and address glaring regional economic inequalities. But it could now flip back due in part to Johnson's waning popularity. "Anything is better than the Tory Party, as far as I'm concerned -- especially Boris Johnson," long-time Labour voter Stephen, a 61-year-old hospitality worker, told AFP this week. Partygate and prices The polls come with Britain gripped by 40-year highs in inflation and a cost-of-living crisis that has seen prices soar for everyday essential such as energy, petrol and food. Strikes this week by railway workers -- some of the biggest seen in Britain in decades -- have added to the sense of crisis. Some in Wakefield said they expected that to weigh as heavily on voters' minds as the Downing Street parties saga. "I think people will be affected by 'Partygate'," said David, a retired medical consultant. "But I think the main thing we're going to be affected by is being hit by the inflation and the rising cost of living from the point of view of heating, energy and the knock-on effect on food prices and transport." Also read | 'It is good to be in Kyiv again': UK PM Boris Johnson meets Zelensky amid Ukraine war The contest there also comes with risks for Labour, which needs to secure seats like Wakefield if it is to win the next general election due by 2024. Labour leader Keir Starmer, a sober-minded former lawyer who has been trying to rebuild the centre-left party after the shattering 2019 defeat, has been criticised for failing to connect with voters, particularly in its former heartlands. Anything less than a convincing win in Wakefield is likely to be seized upon by his critics as further evidence of his inability to complete the rebuild and return the party to power after 12 years in opposition. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Even as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggles to find supporters in his country in the wake of lockdown party scandals, the Conservative leader seems to have an admirer across the border in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv city where a bakery has created and named a pastry in honour of Johnson and his unruly hairdo.</p>

<p>Cafe Zaertailo said they came up with the fabulous pastry as they were “inspired by the English apple pie and the charming haircut of Boris Johnson.”</p>

<p>“Boris Johnson is not just a prime minister but is also now a croissant,” announced Cafe Zaertailo on Instagram Monday, June 6.</p>

<p>The café added that this dish “dedicated to our British friends in tribute for their support in the war against Russia.”</p>

<p>The pastry is described as “a croissant pastry crust, with custard vans, baked apples, Italian meringue and the final touch – a vat of old school ice cream on gumballs. And a charismatic croissant!”</p>

<p>The cake, which costs 97 hryvnias (3 euros), has caught the attention of many online followers, with one commenting, “Now Boris Johnson just has to come to visit you for a croissant.”</p>

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<p>Another follower echoed said, “Boris is just simply obliged to come and try one of your croissants”.</p>

<p>The Telegraph newspaper reported that the popular pastry had already sold out.0</p>

<p>Notably, the cake naming is not the first time that Johnson praise by Ukrainians. In April, a small town near Odesa in southern Ukraine decided to rename one of its roads after him, reports the Independent.</p>

<p>The admiration of the UK PM stems from the fact that UK has helped Ukraine in war against Russia by supplying weapons for its soldiers. The Ukrainian armed forces have been posting videos on their social media channels describing the success they received after using these weapons.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Johnson secured a narrow win in a no-confidence vote&nbsp;on Monday over revelations that he and his staff held parties that broke the COVID-19 lockdown rules their government imposed across the UK.</p>

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Even as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggles to find supporters in his country in the wake of lockdown party scandals, the Conservative leader seems to have an admirer across the border in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv city where a bakery has created and named a pastry in honour of Johnson and his unruly hairdo.

Even as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggles to find supporters in his country in the wake of lockdown party scandals, the Conservative leader seems to have an admirer across the border in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv city where a bakery has created and named a pastry in honour of Johnson and his unruly hairdo. Cafe Zaertailo said they came up with the fabulous pastry as they were “inspired by the English apple pie and the charming haircut of Boris Johnson.” “Boris Johnson is not just a prime minister but is also now a croissant,” announced Cafe Zaertailo on Instagram Monday, June 6. The café added that this dish “dedicated to our British friends in tribute for their support in the war against Russia.” The pastry is described as “a croissant pastry crust, with custard vans, baked apples, Italian meringue and the final touch – a vat of old school ice cream on gumballs. And a charismatic croissant!” The cake, which costs 97 hryvnias (3 euros), has caught the attention of many online followers, with one commenting, “Now Boris Johnson just has to come to visit you for a croissant.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Завертайло. (@zavertailo.kyiv) × Another follower echoed said, “Boris is just simply obliged to come and try one of your croissants”. The Telegraph newspaper reported that the popular pastry had already sold out.0 Notably, the cake naming is not the first time that Johnson praise by Ukrainians. In April, a small town near Odesa in southern Ukraine decided to rename one of its roads after him, reports the Independent. The admiration of the UK PM stems from the fact that UK has helped Ukraine in war against Russia by supplying weapons for its soldiers. The Ukrainian armed forces have been posting videos on their social media channels describing the success they received after using these weapons. Meanwhile, Johnson secured a narrow win in a no-confidence vote on Monday over revelations that he and his staff held parties that broke the COVID-19 lockdown rules their government imposed across the UK. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Brexit-supporting&nbsp;father&nbsp;of British Prime Minister&nbsp;Boris&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;has acquired&nbsp;French&nbsp;citizenship after making an application last year, a&nbsp;French&nbsp;justice ministry source told AFP on Thursday.</p>

<p>A Conservative who once worked for the European Commission in Brussels,&nbsp;Stanley&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;opposed Brexit at first but swung behind the EU departure project following 2016's narrow referendum vote that was championed by his son.</p>

<p>The elder&nbsp;Johnson's ties to France are through his&nbsp;French&nbsp;mother, and he speaks the language fluently.</p>

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<p>The 81-year-old filed his citizenship application at the&nbsp;French&nbsp;consulate in London in November last year, with a six-month deadline for the justice ministry to object elapsing on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"Based on the facts in his application, and without a refusal by the justice minister, Mr&nbsp;Stanley&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;acquired&nbsp;French&nbsp;nationality on May 18 2022," the ministry told AFP.</p>

<p>"This decision concerns only Mr&nbsp;Stanley&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;and does not extend to his descendants," it added.</p>

<p>"I'll always be European, that's for sure,"&nbsp;Stanley&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;told RTL radio in&nbsp;French&nbsp;in a December 2020 interview.</p>

<p>He had come under fire at home for his plans, announced at the same time most Britons were losing the right to travel freely across the European Union as a post-Brexit "transition period" ended.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;UK PM Boris Johnson urges for change in Brexit rules, calls Northern Ireland protocol 'outdated'</strong></p>

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<p><strong>I'm&nbsp;French!</strong></p>

<p>"It's not a question of becoming&nbsp;French. If I understand correctly I am&nbsp;French! My mother was born in France, her mother was completely&nbsp;French&nbsp;as was her grandfather,"&nbsp;Stanley&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>"For me it's a question of obtaining what I already have and I am very happy about that," he added.</p>

<p>French&nbsp;law normally prevents children of its citizens from claiming nationality if their family has been abroad for more than 50 years without making use of their rights.</p>

<p>But their applications can still be considered if they can prove "concrete ties of a cultural, professional, economic or family nature" with France, a clause&nbsp;Stanley&nbsp;invoked in his application.</p>

<p>Around 3,100 British people acquired&nbsp;French&nbsp;nationality in 2020, according to the latest figures available from EU statistics agency Eurostat, making France the second most popular choice for acquiring European citizenship, after Germany.</p>

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<p>Stanley&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;has become a public figure in Britain following his son's political rise, appearing on a celebrity reality TV show in 2017 and appearing regularly in the media.</p>

<p>His ex-wife Charlotte Fawcett,&nbsp;Boris's mother told a biographer recently that&nbsp;Stanley&nbsp;had beaten her many times, breaking her nose on one occasion.</p>

<p>Last year two women, a Conservative MP and a journalist, accused him of groping or touching them inappropriately.</p>

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The Brexit-supporting father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acquired French citizenship after making an application last year, a French justice ministry source told AFP on Thursday.

The Brexit-supporting father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acquired French citizenship after making an application last year, a French justice ministry source told AFP on Thursday. A Conservative who once worked for the European Commission in Brussels, Stanley Johnson opposed Brexit at first but swung behind the EU departure project following 2016's narrow referendum vote that was championed by his son. The elder Johnson's ties to France are through his French mother, and he speaks the language fluently. Also read | ‘Partygate’: UK PM Boris Johnson to not receive further fines as Met finishes probe The 81-year-old filed his citizenship application at the French consulate in London in November last year, with a six-month deadline for the justice ministry to object elapsing on Wednesday. "Based on the facts in his application, and without a refusal by the justice minister, Mr Stanley Johnson acquired French nationality on May 18 2022," the ministry told AFP. "This decision concerns only Mr Stanley Johnson and does not extend to his descendants," it added. "I'll always be European, that's for sure," Stanley Johnson told RTL radio in French in a December 2020 interview. He had come under fire at home for his plans, announced at the same time most Britons were losing the right to travel freely across the European Union as a post-Brexit "transition period" ended. Watch | UK PM Boris Johnson urges for change in Brexit rules, calls Northern Ireland protocol 'outdated' I'm French! "It's not a question of becoming French. If I understand correctly I am French! My mother was born in France, her mother was completely French as was her grandfather," Stanley said. "For me it's a question of obtaining what I already have and I am very happy about that," he added. French law normally prevents children of its citizens from claiming nationality if their family has been abroad for more than 50 years without making use of their rights. But their applications can still be considered if they can prove "concrete ties of a cultural, professional, economic or family nature" with France, a clause Stanley invoked in his application. Around 3,100 British people acquired French nationality in 2020, according to the latest figures available from EU statistics agency Eurostat, making France the second most popular choice for acquiring European citizenship, after Germany. Also read | Prime Minister Boris Johnson under fire as UK inflation rockets to 40-year high Stanley Johnson has become a public figure in Britain following his son's political rise, appearing on a celebrity reality TV show in 2017 and appearing regularly in the media. His ex-wife Charlotte Fawcett, Boris's mother told a biographer recently that Stanley had beaten her many times, breaking her nose on one occasion. Last year two women, a Conservative MP and a journalist, accused him of groping or touching them inappropriately. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">As he spoke about the UK-India collaboration in generating vaccinations that have vaccinated over a billion people against COVID, he remarked that he had "the Indian jab."&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">I've got the Indian jab (Covid vaccine) in my arm, and it did me good. Many thanks to India, "he said.</p>

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Boris Johnson, the visiting British Prime Minister, lauded skilled Indians and stated that he can not prevent skilled people from coming to the UK. As he spoke about the UK-India collaboration in generating vaccinations that have vaccinated over a billion people against COVID, he remarked that he had "the Indian jab.

Boris Johnson, the visiting British Prime Minister, lauded skilled Indians and stated that he can not prevent skilled people from coming to the UK. As he spoke about the UK-India collaboration in generating vaccinations that have vaccinated over a billion people against COVID, he remarked that he had "the Indian jab." I've got the Indian jab (Covid vaccine) in my arm, and it did me good. Many thanks to India, "he said. India is a very different country from the autocracies around the world. It's a great democracy. It's a stunning, shining fact that 1.35 billion people live in a democracy. That is something we should celebrate, as it offers us an opportunity for closer cooperation and partnership. × The highlights of the press conference are as follows: 1: We are extending our partnership as science superpowers and building on the collaboration between Oxford AstraZeneca and the Serum Institute of India, which vaccinated more than a billion people globally against COVID. I still have the Indian jab in my arm, and the good it did for me... So many thanks to India. And that has helped India to become what Narendra has called the pharmacy of the world. × 2: Britain and India have agreed to a "new and expanded" defence and security partnership. He added that the two countries have a "shared interest in keeping the Indo-Pacific open and free", calling the new partnership "a decades-long commitment". × 3:Following doubts about his future after being fined by police for violating the severe lockdown regulations he enforced during the COVID-19 outbreak, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated on Friday that he was confident he would still be Prime Minister in October. "Yes," Johnson said during a news conference in India when asked if he will still be prime minister in October, when he hopes to have signed a free trade agreement with India. × 4: Speaking about India's concerns over Khalistani elements in the UK, Boris Johnson said that we don't tolerate extremist groups operating in the UK and targeting other countries. × #WATCH | Of course, we have these conversations (on human rights or democratic values). The advantage of our friendship is that we can have them in a friendly way....It's very important to realise that India has constitutional protections for communities: UK PM Boris Johnson pic.twitter.com/COe8FcPh4D — ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2022 ×

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