Veterans were marching Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of the British army's deployment to Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Veterans Association is holding an anniversary memorial event in the city of Lisburn, southwest of Belfast.

Veterans mark 50th anniversary of British army's Northern Ireland mission

An Iranian oil tanker is being reflagged and is preparing to sail to the Mediterranean, Iran's state television reported on Friday, after Gibraltar, decided to free the seized ship.

Iran tanker prepares to leave after Gibraltar decides to free it: Report

Hong Kong's economy grew 0.5 per cent in the second quarter from a year earlier, the government said on Friday, marginally less than a preliminary estimate, but the escalating US-China trade war and growing political unrest are sparking fears the financial centre could soon tip into recession.

Hong Kong second-quarter GDP grows 0.5%, but trade war protests stoke recession risk

The United States is "deeply concerned" about the Chinese paramilitary movement along the Hong Kong border, a US State Department spokeswoman said on Wednesday, while warning that continued erosion of the territory's autonomy put at risk the preferential status it enjoys under US law.

US 'deeply concerned' by reports of China paramilitary movement near Hong Kong

Northern Ireland: When British troops moved in 50 years ago with 'Operation Banner'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will revive the system of business councils used by his predecessor to advise on issues facing the economy as Britain prepares to leave the European Union.

British PM Boris Johnson to reinstate the system of business councils

Hundreds of people were evacuated from a town in central England as a British military helicopter was called in Friday to prevent a reservoir dam from collapsing.

British town evacuated as dam disintegrates

The British Royal Navy has been ordered to protect all British flag vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, But does it actually have the strength to do so?

Is British Royal Navy big enough to esscort all ships?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suggested getting a dog for his Downing Street office to join current resident Larry the Cat. Johnson took office earlier this week, walking through the black front door of Number 10 Downing Street for the first time after setting out a desire to defy his critics over Brexit and bring a decisive new leadership style to Britain's top job.

British PM Johnson eyes key appointment: A Downing Street dog

Sri Lanka customs Tuesday ordered the return of container loads of hazardous mortuary and clinical waste illegally imported into the island from Britain under the cover of metal recycling.

Sri Lanka orders return of smuggled British garbage

A British warship radioed an Iranian patrol boat to warn against interfering with the Stena Impero as the oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a recording obtained by Reuters.

British warship warned Iranian forces against seizing tanker

Theresa May boogied away one of her last weekends as British prime minister, showing off some of her famously awkward dance moves to Abba hits such as "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia" at a festival.

Dancing queen? Theresa May boogies to Abba in final days as British PM

Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to be Britain's prime minister, repeated his pledge on Tuesday that he would take the United Kingdom out of the European Union by October 31, saying otherwise the government would face a catastrophic loss in trust.

Britain must leave European Union by October 31 or pay the price: Boris Johnson

Brexit figurehead Boris Johnson said Tuesday that Britain "must come out" of the EU by the new October deadline as he fended off his four remaining UK leadership race rivals in his first TV debate.

Boris Johnson fends off dwindling British PM rivals in TV debate

Theresa May has stepped down as head of the Conservative Party. Task now is to find replacement. Watch this video to know more.

Who will be the next British PM?

Britain's Prince Harry was given a baby outfit for his son Archie by Princess Margriet of the Netherlands on Thursday as the new dad went back to work. Watch this video to know more.

Baby gift for Prince Harry on 1st workday as father

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle Wednesday named their newborn son Archie. The announcement came after the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were introduced to their eighth and newest great-grandchild. Watch this video to know more.

Meet Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

The royal couple decided to eschew the recent royal tradition of posing for photographs with their new baby hours after the birth, leaving the world's media and royal fans waiting for a first glimpse of the boy who is entitled to both British and American citizenship.

Royal Family: Prince Harry and Meghan introduces baby son to the world

Tourists visiting Windsor castle on Tuesday watched the changing of the guard, but many say it is the imminent addition of a new baby to the royal family that really has them excited.

Tourists excited over imminent birth of British royal baby, watch Windsor's changing of guard

British Prime Minister Theresa May has given the go-ahead for China's Huawei to help build a 5G network in the UK, shrugging off security warnings from senior ministers and Washington surrounding the telecoms giant, media reported Wednesday.

British PM Theresa May gives go-ahead for China's 5G Huawei network

British MPs on Wednesday voted against eight alternative Brexit options aimed at overcoming the deadlock over Prime Minister Theresa May's unpopular European Union divorce deal.

British MPs vote against all alternative Brexit options

British MPs will on Wednesday hold votes on various Brexit options even as Prime Minister Theresa May comes under pressure to announce a departure plan to get support for her unpopular divorce deal.

British MPs to vote on Brexit options

In the Brexit-voting town of Redcar in northeastern England, residents voiced dismay at the political infighting that threatens to delay Britain's departure from the EU and called on politicians to "make this work for the country".

Brexit-voting town urges British MPs to grow up

France is speeding up preparations for a "no deal" Brexit after the British parliament overwhelmingly rejected the agreement on the table, a French presidential source said Wednesday.

France to accelerate preparations for no-deal Brexit: Presidential source

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