The British are far fatter than any other nation in Europe bar the Maltese so there needs to be a debate about how to tackle soaring rates of obesity which cost the country dearly, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.

The British are fatter than the rest of Europe, says PM Johnson

A 29-year-old was rescued from a well in Bali, Indonesia after six long days. Jacob Roberts, a British citizen, fell into the well in Pecatu village. The visitor was in the Pecatu village when he was chased by a dog.

British man rescued from a Bali well after six days

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped up the response to the coronavirus outbreak on March 12, moving to the so called "delay phase" which includes the option of more stringent measures designed to slow down the spread of the virus.

UK PM Boris Johnson steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Cambodia has found three British nationals infected with the coronavirus on a tourist boat on the Mekong River, bringing its tally of cases to five, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.

Three Britons have coronavirus on cruise on Cambodia's Mekong

British finance minister Rishi Sunak, under pressure to fund the fight against the coronavirus and meet election promises in this week's budget, has said he is looking at possible changes to rules which could allow him to spend more.

UK finance minister Sunak looking at ways to relax spending limit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds announced on Saturday they are expecting their first child together and are engaged to be married.

Johnson's baby power: British PM and his girlfriend are expecting first child

A British scientist has made a significant breakthrough in the race to beat coronavirus by reducing the normal development time from ''two to three years to just 14 days'', Reuters reported today.

British scientist makes breakthrough as race for coronavirus vaccine picks up

Britain is leaving the European Union today. But uncertain times lie ahead for the British people. What's in store for the UK after Brexit?

Britain finally exits from the European Union

Britain is leaving the European Union today. But uncertain times lie ahead for the British people. What's in store for the UK after Brexit? WION's Palki tells you all you need to know.

Gravitas: Britain finally exits from the European Union

A light show featuring the British flag was beamed onto Brussels' main square on the eve of the UK's exit from the European Union.

Music, light show celebrates UK-Belgium friendship

Three pygmy chameleons, among Africa’s smallest reptiles, have hatched at Britain's Chester Zoo. British Chester Zoo released the footage of the new clutch.

‘Pencil tip-sized’ chameleons hatch at British zoo

The United Kingdom will not ban Huawei from its 5G network. The Chinese tech giant can sell equipment to British companies for their 5G network. The United States is not happy with this decision. WION's Palki tells you why.

Britain defies Trump: Huawei can sell 5G gear in UK | Gravitas

Police in northern India on Sunday bid goodbye to the historic British-era bolt-action rifles after using them for one last salute during the annual Republic Day parade.

On Republic Day, Indian Police decommission historic British-era rifles

On January 8, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, unveiled their controversial plan to walk away from royal roles. “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the royal family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support her majesty the queen,'' they said in a joint statement.

Explained: Royal mess - all the controversies that British Monarchy has faced till date

The British monarchy is one of the oldest surviving institutions in the world and the head of this institution is the 93 year Queen Elizabeth II. Watch this video to know who stands where as far as succession is concerned in the family. #Royals #RoyalsOfEngland #UKRoyals

The UK Royals: One of the world's oldest institutions

British MPs on Tuesday resume scrutiny of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal as he races to get it ratified in time for Britain to leave the European Union on January 31.

British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal as January 31 deadline nears

English as a language has been part of many debates in the post-colonial era. Even though English is often derided as a colonial legacy, it continues to be the language of choice for many Indians.

Boris Johnson visits Hindu temple in bid to pander to British-Indian community

WION Dispatch: Who will British-Indians vote for?

Inside 'Labour Friends Of Pakistan'. #Gravitas

Gravitas: How Pakistan Is Influencing British Lawmakers

John Bercow stepped down on Thursday after 10 years as speaker of Britain's House of Commons, a role that rocketed him into the heart of the Brexit battle, and won him European fans.

Britain's speaker John Bercow quits Brexit hotseat

British-born Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje was taken into foster care by a white family near London as a baby in the 1960s. As a youth, the unthinkable happened: the black boy joined a gang of violent white supremacists.

British-born Nigerian actor hopes black skinhead film will heal pain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched a charm offensive on Friday to sell his Brexit deal to sceptical MPs, with a looming vote in parliament resting on a knife-edge.

British PM Boris Johnson scrambles to sell Brexit deal to MPs

Britain's Boris Johnson is known for his colourful love life but the accusation he grabbed a young woman's thigh when he was a magazine editor risks a scandal as he seeks to unite his party over Brexit.

British PM Boris Johnson on defensive again over groping claim

A British-flagged tanker that was detained by Iran for 10 weeks, docked in Dubai on Saturday, after a standoff that has stoked tensions along a vital global shipping route for oil.

British tanker docks in Dubai after detention by Iran

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