They are some of hundreds of people who have attempted the crossing in recent days

Thousands of migrants risking their lives to reach UK

<p>Britain on Saturday urged France to get tougher on stopping migrants using the Channel to reach the UK, with one minister saying the crossings were "unacceptably high".</p>

<p>The call came after Border Force figures showed 96 migrants were intercepted by police on Friday.</p>

<p>Twenty four hours earlier, official figures showed at least 202 migrants managed to cross to Britain in 20 boats, a single-day record.</p>

<p>"The number of illegal small boat crossings we are seeing from France is unacceptably high," said immigration compliance minister Chris Philp.</p>

<p>"And migrants continue to arrive in Calais to make the crossing. The French have to take tougher action."</p>

<p>Earlier this month, the interior ministers of France and Britain signed an agreement to create a new joint police intelligence unit to combat migrant traffickers and reduce the number of illegal Channel crossings.</p>

<p>Reports claim that more than 3,400 people have made the crossing so far this year.</p>

<p>In 2019, 2,758 migrants were rescued by the French and British authorities while trying to make the crossing, four times more than in 2018, according to French officials.</p>


Britain on Saturday urged France to get tougher on stopping migrants using the Channel to reach the UK, with one minister saying the crossings were "unacceptably high".

Britain on Saturday urged France to get tougher on stopping migrants using the Channel to reach the UK, with one minister saying the crossings were "unacceptably high". The call came after Border Force figures showed 96 migrants were intercepted by police on Friday. Twenty four hours earlier, official figures showed at least 202 migrants managed to cross to Britain in 20 boats, a single-day record. "The number of illegal small boat crossings we are seeing from France is unacceptably high," said immigration compliance minister Chris Philp. "And migrants continue to arrive in Calais to make the crossing. The French have to take tougher action." Earlier this month, the interior ministers of France and Britain signed an agreement to create a new joint police intelligence unit to combat migrant traffickers and reduce the number of illegal Channel crossings. Reports claim that more than 3,400 people have made the crossing so far this year. In 2019, 2,758 migrants were rescued by the French and British authorities while trying to make the crossing, four times more than in 2018, according to French officials.

UK urges France for 'tougher action' on Channel migrants

HUAWEI will be completely removed from the UK’s 5G networks by the end of 2027, the government has announced on Tuesday

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Huawei's UK chairman John Browne resigned today as Britain approved the removal of Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its 5G network.

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The much heralded first unilateral human rights sanctions by Britain focused on Russia, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar and North Korea but where is China? Watch this report.

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Russia has threatened to retaliate with reciprocal measures and said the sanctions were pointless.

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<p>British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab rejected on Tuesday China's accusation that&nbsp;Britain&nbsp;had indulged in "gross interference" over Beijing's imposition of new security legislation in Hong Kong.</p>

<p>"This isn't a gross interference in domestic affairs," Raab told Reuters in an interview.</p>

<p>"It's a matter of trust and lots of countries around the world are asking this question: does China live up to its international obligations?"</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-security-law-is-not-doom-and-gloom-city-leader-says-311269" hreflang="en">Hong Kong security law is not 'doom and gloom,' city leader says</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier on Monday, China's ambassador to London accused&nbsp;Britain&nbsp;of making unwarranted accusations about the new security legislation in Hong Kong which he said could damage future Chinese investment.</p>

<p>"The UK government keeps making irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong affairs," Ambassador Liu Xiaoming told reporters in the strongest rebuke Beijing has issued to London since&nbsp;Britain&nbsp;criticised the security law.</p>

<p>On&nbsp;Britain's offer to give British National Overseas (BNO) passport-holders in Hong Kong a path to British citizenship, he said: "This move constitutes gross interference in China's internal affairs."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-google-twitter-block-hong-kong-govt-from-accessessing-user-data-311243" hreflang="en">Facebook, Google, Twitter block Hong Kong govt from accessessing user data</a></strong></p>

<p>Britain&nbsp;has said that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong was a "clear and serious" violation of the 1984 Joint Declaration and that London would offer around 3 million residents of the former colony a path to British citizenship.</p>

<p>Critics of the law have slammed the lack of transparency around it ahead of its publication and the speed at which it was pushed through. Beijing unveiled details of the legislation late on June 30 and the law came into effect the following day, sparking protests.</p>

<p>The new law punishes crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison. It will also see mainland security agencies in Hong Kong for the first time and allows extradition to the mainland for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party.</p>

<p>Hong Kong's government has repeatedly said the security law won't affect freedom of speech and other rights in the city.</p>


British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab rejected on Tuesday China's accusation that Britain had indulged in "gross interference" over Beijing's imposition of new security legislation in Hong Kong.

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab rejected on Tuesday China's accusation that Britain had indulged in "gross interference" over Beijing's imposition of new security legislation in Hong Kong. "This isn't a gross interference in domestic affairs," Raab told Reuters in an interview. "It's a matter of trust and lots of countries around the world are asking this question: does China live up to its international obligations?" Also read: Hong Kong security law is not 'doom and gloom,' city leader says Earlier on Monday, China's ambassador to London accused Britain of making unwarranted accusations about the new security legislation in Hong Kong which he said could damage future Chinese investment. "The UK government keeps making irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong affairs," Ambassador Liu Xiaoming told reporters in the strongest rebuke Beijing has issued to London since Britain criticised the security law. On Britain's offer to give British National Overseas (BNO) passport-holders in Hong Kong a path to British citizenship, he said: "This move constitutes gross interference in China's internal affairs." Also read: Facebook, Google, Twitter block Hong Kong govt from accessessing user data Britain has said that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong was a "clear and serious" violation of the 1984 Joint Declaration and that London would offer around 3 million residents of the former colony a path to British citizenship. Critics of the law have slammed the lack of transparency around it ahead of its publication and the speed at which it was pushed through. Beijing unveiled details of the legislation late on June 30 and the law came into effect the following day, sparking protests. The new law punishes crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison. It will also see mainland security agencies in Hong Kong for the first time and allows extradition to the mainland for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party. Hong Kong's government has repeatedly said the security law won't affect freedom of speech and other rights in the city.

Britain rejects China's criticism of 'gross interference' over Hong Kong

The nationwide clap follows the success of the weekly Clap for Carers during the coronavirus outbreak and it is hoped that the applause

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Boris Johnson is this month expected to draw up plans to phase out Huawei from Britain’s 5G phone networks.

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Terming the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as "very serious and worrying", UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on Beijing and Delhi to engage in dialogue to resolve the border issue between them.

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All shops in England are allowed to open, although retailers have had to introduce strict safety measures.

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Priti Patel has urged people not to join protests planned across the UK in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

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Dominic Cumming can breathe a sigh of relief now as Durham police have decided to not persecute him. Watch report.

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The figures, collated by government agency Public Health England and equivalents in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, comprise deaths in all settings following positive coronavirus tests

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the lockdown in the country will remain imposed at least till June 1 and it will be after that the easing phase of the shutdown will commence.

Boris Johnson says lockdown will stay in place till June 1

United Kingdom coronavirus death toll has surpassed Italy. Some are pointing towards Britain's slow response. Watch WION's report.

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The United Kingdom has the highest official death toll as a result of the coronavirus in Europe, new figures show, with more than 32,000 fatalities recorded since the start of the outbreak.

UK displaces Italy as 2nd Worst-hit nation

ONE in five doctors across the south west have sourced their own personal protective equipment or relied on a donation.

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Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds have named their newborn son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas, partly as a tribute to two of the intensive care doctors

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<p>UK tourists in Italy blasted their government's 'pitiful' response to the coronavirus crisis after passengers who were travelling to Italian cities that are hit by the outbreak stated that they had been left with no official safety advice. Though other nations are preparing restrictions on travel to Italy, Downing Street insists that Britain is 'well prepared' for an outbreak. The affected nation of Italy has also increased its efforts to contain the virus after a huge spike in cases, with 229 diagnoses confirmed and 7 dead.</p>

<p>50,000 citizens have been reportedly placed in lockdown by shutting off more than a dozen towns and cancelling public events. British tourists returning from the worst-hit northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto are reportedly told to self-quarantine at home. Panic has been sparked across Europe after the Italian outbreak, with trains and buses carrying Italian passengers across borders halted after those on board reported symptoms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Austria has threatened to close its borders if suspected carries tried entering from Italy, while Ireland and Serbia advised citizens not to travel to the affected areas in the north of the country. The EU has announced a £195 million rescue plan, insisting that it does not plan on closing the Schengen travel zone to stop the spread.</p>

<p>Draconian measures have been launched by the Italian government to stop the spread while they desperately search for 'patient zero' – the unknown carrier at the centre of the spike of cases. Many UK tourists have reportedly cancelled trips over fears they could be trapped in Italy if the situation worsens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ryanair, Easyjet and other airlines stated that flights would go ahead pending any official advice, adding that travellers were not entitled to refunds. 35 roads surrounding a cluster of towns in the Lombardy region of northern Italy have been shut down which is reportedly the epicentre of the outbreak in Italy.</p>

<p>Attempts to leave the area were squashed by the Italian government with three-month prison sentences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Piemonte and Emilia-Romagna regions have also reported confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. Boris Johnson was criticised by Professor John Ashton, former Regional Director of Public Health in north-west England, for not articulating Britain's response to any future outbreaks.</p>


UK tourists in Italy blasted their government's 'pitiful' response to the coronavirus crisis after passengers who were travelling to Italian cities that are hit by the outbreak stated that they had been left with no official safety advice.

UK tourists in Italy blasted their government's 'pitiful' response to the coronavirus crisis after passengers who were travelling to Italian cities that are hit by the outbreak stated that they had been left with no official safety advice. Though other nations are preparing restrictions on travel to Italy, Downing Street insists that Britain is 'well prepared' for an outbreak. The affected nation of Italy has also increased its efforts to contain the virus after a huge spike in cases, with 229 diagnoses confirmed and 7 dead. 50,000 citizens have been reportedly placed in lockdown by shutting off more than a dozen towns and cancelling public events. British tourists returning from the worst-hit northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto are reportedly told to self-quarantine at home. Panic has been sparked across Europe after the Italian outbreak, with trains and buses carrying Italian passengers across borders halted after those on board reported symptoms. Austria has threatened to close its borders if suspected carries tried entering from Italy, while Ireland and Serbia advised citizens not to travel to the affected areas in the north of the country. The EU has announced a £195 million rescue plan, insisting that it does not plan on closing the Schengen travel zone to stop the spread. Draconian measures have been launched by the Italian government to stop the spread while they desperately search for 'patient zero' – the unknown carrier at the centre of the spike of cases. Many UK tourists have reportedly cancelled trips over fears they could be trapped in Italy if the situation worsens. Ryanair, Easyjet and other airlines stated that flights would go ahead pending any official advice, adding that travellers were not entitled to refunds. 35 roads surrounding a cluster of towns in the Lombardy region of northern Italy have been shut down which is reportedly the epicentre of the outbreak in Italy. Attempts to leave the area were squashed by the Italian government with three-month prison sentences. Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Piemonte and Emilia-Romagna regions have also reported confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. Boris Johnson was criticised by Professor John Ashton, former Regional Director of Public Health in north-west England, for not articulating Britain's response to any future outbreaks.

'Pitiful' response from UK government slammed by British nationals travelling to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

<p>On Tuesday, Grammy award winner Duffy opened about her absence from the public eye. The singer revealed that she was drugged and raped after being held captive by an attacker.<br />
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The 35-year-old star has written down a Instagram post where she described her feelings.<br />
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Her caption read,'' You can only imagine the amount of times I thought about writing this. The way I would write it, how I would feel thereafter. Well, not entirely sure why now is the right time, and what it is that feels exciting and liberating for me to talk. I cannot explain it. Many of you wonder what happened to me, where did I disappear to and why''.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_95uYhFMQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">You can only imagine the amount of times I thought about writing this. The way I would write it, how I would feel thereafter. Well, not entirely sure why now is the right time, and what it is that feels exciting and liberating for me to talk. I cannot explain it. Many of you wonder what happened to me, where did I disappear to and why. A journalist contacted me, he found a way to reach me and I told him everything this past summer. He was kind and it felt so amazing to finally speak. The truth is, and please trust me I am ok and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course I survived. The recovery took time. There’s no light way to say it. But I can tell you in the last decade, the thousands and thousands of days I committed to wanting to feel the sunshine in my heart again, the sun does now shine. You wonder why I did not choose to use my voice to express my pain? I did not want to show the world the sadness in my eyes. I asked myself, how can I sing from the heart if it is broken? And slowly it unbroke. In the following weeks I will be posting a spoken interview. If you have any questions I would like to answer them, in the spoken interview, if I can. I have a sacred love and sincere appreciation for your kindness over the years. You have been friends. I want to thank you for that x Duffy Please respect this is a gentle move for me to make, for myself, and I do not want any intrusion to my family. Please support me to make this a positive experience.</a></p>

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<p>''A journalist contacted me, he found a way to reach me and I told him everything this past summer. He was kind and it felt so amazing to finally speak. The truth is, and please trust me I am ok and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course I survived. The recovery took time. There’s no light way to say it. But I can tell you in the last decade, the thousands and thousands of days I committed to wanting to feel the sunshine in my heart again, the sun does now shine. You wonder why I did not choose to use my voice to express my pain? I did not want to show the world the sadness in my eyes. I asked myself, how can I sing from the heart if it is broken? And slowly it unbroke. In the following weeks I will be posting a spoken interview. If you have any questions I would like to answer them, in the spoken interview, if I can. I have a sacred love and sincere appreciation for your kindness over the years. You have been friends. I want to thank you for that x<br />
Duffy<br />
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In the post, she also told that she will carry out a spoken interview in the coming weeks.<br />
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The singer had enjoyed success with her first album 'Rockferry' as it became the UK's biggest selling album of 2008 and had also given UK number one single 'Mercy'.</p>


On Tuesday, Grammy award winner Duffy opened about her absence from the public eye. The singer revealed that she was drugged and raped after being held captive by an attacker.

On Tuesday, Grammy award winner Duffy opened about her absence from the public eye. The singer revealed that she was drugged and raped after being held captive by an attacker. The 35-year-old star has written down a Instagram post where she described her feelings. Her caption read,'' You can only imagine the amount of times I thought about writing this. The way I would write it, how I would feel thereafter. Well, not entirely sure why now is the right time, and what it is that feels exciting and liberating for me to talk. I cannot explain it. Many of you wonder what happened to me, where did I disappear to and why''. View this post on Instagram You can only imagine the amount of times I thought about writing this. The way I would write it, how I would feel thereafter. Well, not entirely sure why now is the right time, and what it is that feels exciting and liberating for me to talk. I cannot explain it. Many of you wonder what happened to me, where did I disappear to and why. A journalist contacted me, he found a way to reach me and I told him everything this past summer. He was kind and it felt so amazing to finally speak. The truth is, and please trust me I am ok and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course I survived. The recovery took time. There’s no light way to say it. But I can tell you in the last decade, the thousands and thousands of days I committed to wanting to feel the sunshine in my heart again, the sun does now shine. You wonder why I did not choose to use my voice to express my pain? I did not want to show the world the sadness in my eyes. I asked myself, how can I sing from the heart if it is broken? And slowly it unbroke. In the following weeks I will be posting a spoken interview. If you have any questions I would like to answer them, in the spoken interview, if I can. I have a sacred love and sincere appreciation for your kindness over the years. You have been friends. I want to thank you for that x Duffy Please respect this is a gentle move for me to make, for myself, and I do not want any intrusion to my family. Please support me to make this a positive experience. A post shared by @ duffy on Feb 25, 2020 at 10:12am PST × ''A journalist contacted me, he found a way to reach me and I told him everything this past summer. He was kind and it felt so amazing to finally speak. The truth is, and please trust me I am ok and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course I survived. The recovery took time. There’s no light way to say it. But I can tell you in the last decade, the thousands and thousands of days I committed to wanting to feel the sunshine in my heart again, the sun does now shine. You wonder why I did not choose to use my voice to express my pain? I did not want to show the world the sadness in my eyes. I asked myself, how can I sing from the heart if it is broken? And slowly it unbroke. In the following weeks I will be posting a spoken interview. If you have any questions I would like to answer them, in the spoken interview, if I can. I have a sacred love and sincere appreciation for your kindness over the years. You have been friends. I want to thank you for that x Duffy In the post, she also told that she will carry out a spoken interview in the coming weeks. The singer had enjoyed success with her first album 'Rockferry' as it became the UK's biggest selling album of 2008 and had also given UK number one single 'Mercy'.

Pop star Duffy reveals she was drugged, raped and held captive

Post Brexit UK changed its immigration laws. The UK adopted a point-based merit system for the migrant workers, but 70% of EU workers will not meet new UK immigration criteria. The question is will India be benefited from the new immigration laws?

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<p>British television presenter Caroline Flack was found <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-top-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flack-found-dead-281004">hanged in her London flat</a> on Saturday and paramedics were unable to revive her, an inquest into her death heard.</p>

<p>The suicide of the 40-year-old former presenter of the hugely popular 'Love Island' dating show has reignited a debate in Britain about the conduct of the tabloid press and social media trolls.<br />
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Coroner's Officer Sandra Polson told ''the court that police had been flagged down on the street by an unidentified person who had led them to a residential address. There, a woman was found lying on her back. She had apparently been found hanging."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-is-the-media-to-be-blamed-for-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flacks-death-281158">Also read:&nbsp;Is the media to be blamed for UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's death?</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-is-the-media-to-be-blamed-for-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flacks-death-281158">TV star Caroline Flack was under pressure from 'show trial', management says after suicide</a><br />
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An ambulance arrived and paramedics attempted CPR but were unable to revive her. She was pronounced dead at 1436 GMT on Saturday.<br />
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An autopsy determined that the cause of death was suspension by ligature.</p>

<p>The coroner adjourned the rest of the inquest until Aug. 5.</p>


British television presenter Caroline Flack was found hanged in her London flat on Saturday and paramedics were unable to revive her, an inquest into her death heard.

British television presenter Caroline Flack was found hanged in her London flat on Saturday and paramedics were unable to revive her, an inquest into her death heard. The suicide of the 40-year-old former presenter of the hugely popular 'Love Island' dating show has reignited a debate in Britain about the conduct of the tabloid press and social media trolls. Coroner's Officer Sandra Polson told ''the court that police had been flagged down on the street by an unidentified person who had led them to a residential address. There, a woman was found lying on her back. She had apparently been found hanging." Also read: Is the media to be blamed for UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's death? TV star Caroline Flack was under pressure from 'show trial', management says after suicide An ambulance arrived and paramedics attempted CPR but were unable to revive her. She was pronounced dead at 1436 GMT on Saturday. An autopsy determined that the cause of death was suspension by ligature. The coroner adjourned the rest of the inquest until Aug. 5.

British TV presenter Caroline Flack died by hanging, inquest hears

In a major embarrassment to the British Royal Family, Prince Harry's official website for one of its charities redirected readers to a Chinese porn site. Watch report: #UKRoyals #PrinceHarry #BritishRoyals #WION About Channel: The World is One News, WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews Follow us on Google News for latest updates Follow us on Google News for latest updates WION: shorturl.at/fwKO0 Zee News English: shorturl.at/aJVY3 Zee News Hindi: shorturl.at/eorM1 Zee Business: shorturl.at/hpqX6 DNA News: shorturl.at/rBOY6 BGR: shorturl.at/eioqL

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Son of British health service worker, Oxford educated Rishi Sunak inherited public service from his parents and rose to become UK's first Indian origin finance minister, replacing Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid.

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<p>Britain's Foreign Office confirmed on Saturday that the country's ambassador in&nbsp;Tehran&nbsp;was&nbsp;briefly detained by Iranian authorities, denouncing the&nbsp;arrest&nbsp;as a "flagrant&nbsp;violation&nbsp;of international&nbsp;law".</p>

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<p>Earlier, the&nbsp;Tehran-based Tasnim news agency reported that British&nbsp;envoy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-warns-iran-against-massacre-as-protests-erupt-over-downing-of-ukrainian-airplane-273670">Rob Macaire</a> was&nbsp;arrested for several hours in front of Amir Kabir University for inciting anti-government protesters.</p>

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<p>"The&nbsp;arrest&nbsp;of our Ambassador in&nbsp;Tehran&nbsp;without grounds or explanation is a flagrant&nbsp;violation&nbsp;of international&nbsp;law," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The Iranian government is at a crossroads moment. It can continue its march towards pariah status with all the political and economic isolation that entails, or take steps to de-escalate tensions and engage in a diplomatic path forward," Raab said.</p>


Britain's Foreign Office confirmed on Saturday that the country's ambassador in Tehran was briefly detained by Iranian authorities, denouncing the arrest as a "flagrant violation of international law".

Britain's Foreign Office confirmed on Saturday that the country's ambassador in Tehran was briefly detained by Iranian authorities, denouncing the arrest as a "flagrant violation of international law". Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab calls brief detention of @HMATehran a “flagrant violation of international law.” Full statement: https://t.co/bcx5dYInUb — Foreign Office 🇬🇧 (@foreignoffice) January 11, 2020 × Earlier, the Tehran-based Tasnim news agency reported that British envoy Rob Macaire was arrested for several hours in front of Amir Kabir University for inciting anti-government protesters. #British ambassador to #Tehran has been detained for organizing suspicious movements and protests in front of Amir Kabir University but released after hours and will be summoned by foreign ministry tomorrow morning pic.twitter.com/lWfPasQsIH — Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN) January 11, 2020 × "The arrest of our Ambassador in Tehran without grounds or explanation is a flagrant violation of international law," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement. "The Iranian government is at a crossroads moment. It can continue its march towards pariah status with all the political and economic isolation that entails, or take steps to de-escalate tensions and engage in a diplomatic path forward," Raab said.

UK denounces brief arrest of envoy in Tehran as violation of law

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