Prior to the NATO summit in the capital of Lithuania, US President Joe Biden will make a quick trip to the UK on Sunday, where he will meet with King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. According to the White House, the visit aims to further strengthen relations between the two countries.

US Prez Joe Biden to meet UK PM Sunak and King Charles during UK visit

Even though Pride Month is over, the LGBTQ+ Community is still celebrated in some areas of the wild. The London LGBTQ+ community and its allies joined together to celebrate and even pull up the trans community. Thousands of attendees wore trans flag colours while holding Pride umbrellas and waving trans flags in the wind.

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Vandalisation of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco by pro-Khalistani groups these include Congressmen and representatives like Shri Thanedar and Brian Fitzpatrick. The most common in all these tweets are 'condemned' and 'unacceptable'.

India in talks with US, UK & Canada over attacks on missions, seeks help to tackle Khalistani terror

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval today urged his British counterpart Sir Tim Barrow to take "strong public action" such as deportation against extremist elements threatening officers of the Indian High Commission in the UK, official sources said. Ajit Doval raised the issue during his wide-ranging talks with Tim Barrow, who is currently on a visit to India.

UK NSA urged to take strong public action against pro-Khalistan extremists

The Tory party-led UK government witnessed another blow today as a UK Court turned down that quest to prevent an inquiry committee from accessing the former prime minister Boris Johnson's COVID-era messages. Now the Court ruled that the documents must be handed over to the inquiry by July 10.

UK government loses legal battle over COVID messages

New sanctions regime for Iran, this will give UK more power to target decision makers. This includes individuals involved in weapons production and threats against Britons.

UK sends a clear message to Iran, expands its powers to sanction latter

The Guardian revealed that the British government was going back on its flagship climate and nature funding pledge worth $14.7 billion. The disclosure came from leaked documents. But the government has refuted the claims. How will it uphold its promise? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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<p>UK on Thursday (July 6) announced plans for tougher sanctions against Iran for its alleged human rights violation as well as hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil.</p>

<p>The new sanctions regime will expand existing sanctions by creating new criteria under which individuals and entities can be hit.</p>

<p>They include any Iranian activities "undermining peace, stability and security in the Middle East and internationally", and the "use and spread of weapons technologies from Iran".</p>

<p>Russia has attracted allegations of using Iranian-made attack drones in Ukraine. Iran also is a strategic ally of Syrian regime. The Islamic Republic also backs Lebanon's Hezbollah.</p>

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<p>"The Iranian regime is oppressing its own people, exporting bloodshed in Ukraine and the Middle East, and threatening to kill and kidnap on UK soil," said Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.</p>

<p>"Today the UK has sent a clear message to the regime -- we will not tolerate this malign behaviour and we will hold you to account.</p>

<p>"Our new sanctions regime will help to ensure there can be no hiding place for those who seek to do us harm."</p>

<p>The UK accuses that Iran has stepped up efforts to kill or kidnap perceived enemies of its regime, inside the UK as well.</p>

<p>The UK says that Iran's intelligence services have established close ties with organised criminal gangas in Britain and across Europe in order to help target opponents.</p>

<p>Since the start of 2022, the UK has uncovered "more than 15 credible threats to kill or kidnap British or UK-based individuals by the Iranian regime", it added.</p>

<p>The latest measure are in addition to the ones already taken over Tehran's hardline response to protests that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini.</p>

<p>Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old woman who was detained by Iran's morality police for her 'inappropriate' attire. Her custodial death had sparked nationwide protests last year. The regime's response was to crack down against the protests.</p>

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UK on Thursday (July 6) announced plans for tougher sanctions against Iran for its alleged human rights violation as well as hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil.

UK on Thursday (July 6) announced plans for tougher sanctions against Iran for its alleged human rights violation as well as hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil. The new sanctions regime will expand existing sanctions by creating new criteria under which individuals and entities can be hit. They include any Iranian activities "undermining peace, stability and security in the Middle East and internationally", and the "use and spread of weapons technologies from Iran". Russia has attracted allegations of using Iranian-made attack drones in Ukraine. Iran also is a strategic ally of Syrian regime. The Islamic Republic also backs Lebanon's Hezbollah. Oppressive regime "The Iranian regime is oppressing its own people, exporting bloodshed in Ukraine and the Middle East, and threatening to kill and kidnap on UK soil," said Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. "Today the UK has sent a clear message to the regime -- we will not tolerate this malign behaviour and we will hold you to account. "Our new sanctions regime will help to ensure there can be no hiding place for those who seek to do us harm." The UK accuses that Iran has stepped up efforts to kill or kidnap perceived enemies of its regime, inside the UK as well. The UK says that Iran's intelligence services have established close ties with organised criminal gangas in Britain and across Europe in order to help target opponents. Since the start of 2022, the UK has uncovered "more than 15 credible threats to kill or kidnap British or UK-based individuals by the Iranian regime", it added. The latest measure are in addition to the ones already taken over Tehran's hardline response to protests that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini. Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old woman who was detained by Iran's morality police for her 'inappropriate' attire. Her custodial death had sparked nationwide protests last year. The regime's response was to crack down against the protests. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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A car has crashed into a school building in Southwest London's Wimbledon region. According to reports, a child has been killed in the tragic incident. Six other children and two adults were also injured as a gold-cutter Land Rover crashed into the study preparatory school.

Car collision in Wimbledon, London

<p>Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Kent, UK, unearthing some of Britain's largest early prehistoric stone tools, including a foot-long handaxe too massive to be easily handled. The excavation, conducted by researchers from UCL Archaeology South-East, revealed over 800 stone artefacts, believed to be over 300,000 years old, found within ice age sediments preserved on a hillside above the Medway Valley.</p>

<p>Among the significant findings were two large flint knives, described as giant handaxes, which display a distinctive shape with a long, finely crafted pointed tip and a thicker base. Handaxes, typically held in hand, were likely used for butchering animals and cutting meat. The colossal size of these handaxes, with one measuring a staggering 29.5cm, presents a challenge in understanding how they were practically wielded and used.</p>

<p>Letty Ingrey, a senior geo-archaeologist at the UCL Institute of Archaeology who spoke to the Guardian,&nbsp;referred to these tools as "giants," highlighting their immense length and rarity. Although their exact purpose and the early human species responsible for crafting them remain uncertain, the site provides a unique opportunity to unravel these mysteries.</p>

<p>The site is believed to date back to a period when Neanderthal people and their cultures were emerging, coexisting with other early human species in the landscape. The Medway Valley at that time would have been a wild terrain of wooded hills and river valleys, inhabited by various animals, including red deer, horses, straight-tusked elephants, and lions.</p>

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<h2><strong>Remarkable discoveries shed light on prehistoric giants in Britain</strong></h2>

<p>Aside from the prehistoric discoveries, the team also uncovered a Roman cemetery dating back to a quarter of a million years later than the ice age activity. The presence of goods and personal items buried with the individuals, as well as pottery and animal bones nearby, suggests feasting rituals associated with the time of burial.</p>

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<p>These excavations provide a valuable opportunity to study the development of an entire ice age landscape and shed light on ancient people's adaptation to the challenges posed by ice age environments. The findings contribute to our understanding of early human history in Britain and have been published in the Internet Archaeology journal.</p>

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Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Kent, UK, unearthing some of Britain's largest early prehistoric stone tools, including a foot-long handaxe too massive to be easily handled. The excavation, conducted by researchers from UCL Archaeology South-East, revealed over 800 stone artefacts, believed to be over 300,000 years old, found within ice age sediments preserved on a hillside above the Medway Valley. Among the significant findings were two large flint knives, described as giant handaxes, which display a distinctive shape with a long, finely crafted pointed tip and a thicker base. Handaxes, typically held in hand, were likely used for butchering animals and cutting meat. The colossal size of these handaxes, with one measuring a staggering 29.5cm, presents a challenge in understanding how they were practically wielded and used. Letty Ingrey, a senior geo-archaeologist at the UCL Institute of Archaeology who spoke to the Guardian, referred to these tools as "giants," highlighting their immense length and rarity. Although their exact purpose and the early human species responsible for crafting them remain uncertain, the site provides a unique opportunity to unravel these mysteries. The site is believed to date back to a period when Neanderthal people and their cultures were emerging, coexisting with other early human species in the landscape. The Medway Valley at that time would have been a wild terrain of wooded hills and river valleys, inhabited by various animals, including red deer, horses, straight-tusked elephants, and lions. Also watch | UK: AI-'encouraged' Windsor Castle intruder's plot was to kill Queen Remarkable discoveries shed light on prehistoric giants in Britain Aside from the prehistoric discoveries, the team also uncovered a Roman cemetery dating back to a quarter of a million years later than the ice age activity. The presence of goods and personal items buried with the individuals, as well as pottery and animal bones nearby, suggests feasting rituals associated with the time of burial. Also read | UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly warns against any direct attacks on Indian High Commission in London These excavations provide a valuable opportunity to study the development of an entire ice age landscape and shed light on ancient people's adaptation to the challenges posed by ice age environments. The findings contribute to our understanding of early human history in Britain and have been published in the Internet Archaeology journal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday warned against any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London, saying that the direct aggressions are "completely unacceptable".</p>

<p>He further said that the UK government has made it clear to the Indian government and High Commissioner of India to Britain Vikram Doraiswami that the safety and security of staff at the High Commission is of paramount importance.</p>

<p>"Any direct attacks on the Indian High Commission in London are completely unacceptable," Cleverly tweeted on Thursday.</p>

<p>"We have made clear to @VDoraiswami (High Commissioner of India to Britain Vikram Doraiswami) and the Government of India that the safety of staff at the High Commission is paramount," he added.</p>

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<p>Cleverly's comments came after posters of a pro-Khalistan rally in London on Saturday, July 8 emerged on social media.</p>

<p>The rally is reportedly being held in the name of a prominent Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) figure Harjit Singh Nijjar also known as Hardeep Singh Nijjar who was killed in a targeted shooting in the parking lot of a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18.</p>

<p>As per news agency ANI reports, the posters of the rally, that emerged on social media, contained threats to the Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and Shashank Vikram, Consul General of India, Birmingham.</p>

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<h2><strong>British High Commissioner to India responds to Cleverly's tweet</strong></h2>

<p>British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis also responded to Cleverly's tweet saying that the UK government adheres to the safety of friends and colleagues and gives it utmost importance.</p>

<p>"To amplify the importance which @FCDOGovUK attaches to the safety and security of friends and colleagues, and their premises, at @HCI_London," he said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>The posters, allegedly distributed by Khalistan extremist groups, containing threats to Indian diplomats are also reportedly being circulated in Canada. They have named Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and the Consulate General of India, Toronto, Apoorva Srivastava.</p>

<p>India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar in New Delhi, reacting to the reports of the posters with the names of Indian diplomats said, "We have requested our partner countries, like Canada, UK, Australia, US that they should not give space to these Khalistanis."</p>

<p>"These radical extremist ideologies aren't good for us, them, or our ties. Will raise the issue of these posters," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday warned against any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London, saying that the direct aggressions are "completely unacceptable".

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday warned against any attacks on the Indian High Commission in London, saying that the direct aggressions are "completely unacceptable". He further said that the UK government has made it clear to the Indian government and High Commissioner of India to Britain Vikram Doraiswami that the safety and security of staff at the High Commission is of paramount importance. "Any direct attacks on the Indian High Commission in London are completely unacceptable," Cleverly tweeted on Thursday. "We have made clear to @VDoraiswami (High Commissioner of India to Britain Vikram Doraiswami) and the Government of India that the safety of staff at the High Commission is paramount," he added. Any direct attacks on the Indian High Commission in London are completely unacceptable. We have made clear to @VDoraiswami and the Government of India that the safety of staff at the High Commission is paramount. — James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) July 6, 2023 × Cleverly's comments came after posters of a pro-Khalistan rally in London on Saturday, July 8 emerged on social media. The rally is reportedly being held in the name of a prominent Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) figure Harjit Singh Nijjar also known as Hardeep Singh Nijjar who was killed in a targeted shooting in the parking lot of a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18. As per news agency ANI reports, the posters of the rally, that emerged on social media, contained threats to the Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and Shashank Vikram, Consul General of India, Birmingham. Also read: Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice threatens to “besiege” Indian missions on Independence Day British High Commissioner to India responds to Cleverly's tweet British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis also responded to Cleverly's tweet saying that the UK government adheres to the safety of friends and colleagues and gives it utmost importance. "To amplify the importance which @FCDOGovUK attaches to the safety and security of friends and colleagues, and their premises, at @HCI_London," he said in a tweet. To amplify the importance which @FCDOGovUK attaches to the safety and security of friends and colleagues, and their premises, at @HCI_London https://t.co/0Dq00yhuZI — Alex Ellis (@AlexWEllis) July 6, 2023 × The posters, allegedly distributed by Khalistan extremist groups, containing threats to Indian diplomats are also reportedly being circulated in Canada. They have named Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and the Consulate General of India, Toronto, Apoorva Srivastava. India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar in New Delhi, reacting to the reports of the posters with the names of Indian diplomats said, "We have requested our partner countries, like Canada, UK, Australia, US that they should not give space to these Khalistanis." "These radical extremist ideologies aren't good for us, them, or our ties. Will raise the issue of these posters," he added. (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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The UK and Poland have signed a new partnership deal to deepen ties in Foreign Policy and defence cooperation. The meeting was attended by the UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.

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A British court is hearing a case against an Indian-origin man accused of conspiring to kill the Queen Elizabeth II. The 21-year-old claims he was encouraged to execute the plan by Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot.

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Following Israel's massive raid on the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin the world leaders are urging violence to stop. The United Nations Human Rights Chief decry the cycle of violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank insisting that the killing and wounding must come to a halt. The concern was also reiterated by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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British police on Tuesday reopened an investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties after viewing a video of Conservative Party staffers dancing and drinking at a 2020 Christmas soiree.

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UK lawmakers are facing scrutiny for alleged predatory culture and sexual misconduct in the House of Commons. Six staff members spoke to the BBC, claiming that misuse of power by male MPs and senior staffers is still prevalent in British politics.

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UK police are reopening its investigation into lockdown party breaches at the Conservative Party headquarters.

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The British government is to drop its elaborate $14.7 billion climate pledge. The briefing note to ministers to this effect has been leaked to the media. A Guardian report revealing the briefing notes states that the meeting's commitment would be a huge challenge.

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<p>A nurse was sacked after the patient, whom she was having a secret affair with, died during a late-night car park meeting with her.</p>

<p>Penelope Williams did not call the ambulance after the patient collapsed in the vehicle at Wrexham's Spire Hospital in January 2022.</p>

<p>As per BBC reports, the man, named Patient A, was found unresponsive in the car with his pants down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He reportedly died due to heart failure and chronic kidney disease triggered by a medical episode.</p>

<p>Williams was struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for bringing disgrace to the noble profession.</p>

<p>A hearing was told that Patient A was found at the back of his car at the hospital after he and Williams met in the parking area.</p>

<p>The panel heard that Williams, who was married and worked as a general nurse on a renal unit, met the patient a year ago.</p>

<p>He was suffering from multiple health issues and was being treated in the same unit where the nurse worked.</p>

<h2><strong>Williams did not call an ambulance</strong></h2>

<p>The night when the incident took place, Williams had visited her colleague's home before meeting with Patient A.</p>

<p>According to BBC, just before midnight, her co-worker received a call from her asking for help.</p>

<p>The panel heard she was "crying and distressed and asking for help".</p>

<p>She was then advised by her co-worker to call an ambulance after she informed them of the man's death, which she did not.</p>

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<p>Shortly after the call, when her colleague arrived at the car parking spot, the ambulance was called on finding the man half-naked and unresponsive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was pronounced dead by the doctors after being taken to the hospital.</p>

<p>Initially, Williams informed the police that she went to the car parking area of the hospital after receiving a call from the patient saying that he was unwell. However, the very next day, she admitted to the police of having a sexual relationship with the man.</p>

<p>In the month of February, she denied this to officials from the health board.</p>

<p>She claimed that the two sat in the back seat of the car for about 30-45 minutes just talking before the man "began groaning and suddenly died".</p>

<p>Then later at a disciplinary hearing in the month of May, Williams admitted to having a secret relationship and also not calling the ambulance when the patient died.</p>

<p>The Nursing and Midwifery Council panel deemed her act of not admitting the relationship as "putting her own interests ahead of the wellbeing of Patient A".</p>

<p>They then found this equivalent to serious misconduct and also found her unfit to practice nursing.</p>

<p>Striking her off from the nursing register, the panel concluded there were no mitigating features.</p>

<p>"Mrs Williams' actions were significant departures from the standards expected of a registered nurse, and are fundamentally incompatible with her remaining on the register," it said, as per BBC.</p>

<p>"The panel was of the view that the findings in this particular case demonstrate that Mrs Williams' actions were so serious that to allow her to continue practising would undermine public confidence in the profession and in the NMC as a regulatory body."</p>

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A nurse was sacked after the patient, whom she was having a secret affair with, died during a late-night car park meeting with her. Penelope Williams did not call the ambulance after the patient collapsed in the vehicle at Wrexham's Spire Hospital in January 2022.

A nurse was sacked after the patient, whom she was having a secret affair with, died during a late-night car park meeting with her. Penelope Williams did not call the ambulance after the patient collapsed in the vehicle at Wrexham's Spire Hospital in January 2022. As per BBC reports, the man, named Patient A, was found unresponsive in the car with his pants down. He reportedly died due to heart failure and chronic kidney disease triggered by a medical episode. Williams was struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for bringing disgrace to the noble profession. A hearing was told that Patient A was found at the back of his car at the hospital after he and Williams met in the parking area. The panel heard that Williams, who was married and worked as a general nurse on a renal unit, met the patient a year ago. He was suffering from multiple health issues and was being treated in the same unit where the nurse worked. Williams did not call an ambulance The night when the incident took place, Williams had visited her colleague's home before meeting with Patient A. According to BBC, just before midnight, her co-worker received a call from her asking for help. The panel heard she was "crying and distressed and asking for help". She was then advised by her co-worker to call an ambulance after she informed them of the man's death, which she did not. Also read: Ukraine accuses Georgia of 'torturing' jailed ex-president Saakashvili, tells Georgian ambassador to go home Shortly after the call, when her colleague arrived at the car parking spot, the ambulance was called on finding the man half-naked and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead by the doctors after being taken to the hospital. Initially, Williams informed the police that she went to the car parking area of the hospital after receiving a call from the patient saying that he was unwell. However, the very next day, she admitted to the police of having a sexual relationship with the man. In the month of February, she denied this to officials from the health board. She claimed that the two sat in the back seat of the car for about 30-45 minutes just talking before the man "began groaning and suddenly died". Then later at a disciplinary hearing in the month of May, Williams admitted to having a secret relationship and also not calling the ambulance when the patient died. The Nursing and Midwifery Council panel deemed her act of not admitting the relationship as "putting her own interests ahead of the wellbeing of Patient A". They then found this equivalent to serious misconduct and also found her unfit to practice nursing. Striking her off from the nursing register, the panel concluded there were no mitigating features. "Mrs Williams' actions were significant departures from the standards expected of a registered nurse, and are fundamentally incompatible with her remaining on the register," it said, as per BBC. "The panel was of the view that the findings in this particular case demonstrate that Mrs Williams' actions were so serious that to allow her to continue practising would undermine public confidence in the profession and in the NMC as a regulatory body." 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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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing scrutiny over transparency-related issues regarding party donations and air travel expenses.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces transparency questions

Human-driven climate change is increasing average global temperature and record heatwaves have become a recurring global pattern. The united kingdom is the latest country to bear the brunt. Last month was the hottest June on record in the united kingdom's history. As per the British meteorological office, the average mean temperature of 15.8c in June was the highest in 140 years, beating a previous record of 14.9°c set in 1940 and 1976. Last year, Britain recorded its hottest-ever day when temperatures surged past 40 degrees Celsius.

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<p>The UK has rejected a bid by the Orkney Islands to break away and join Norway, following complaints of neglect by both the UK and Scottish governments. Orkney, a remote archipelago in the North Sea off the northeast coast of Scotland, was historically under Norwegian control until 1472 when it was handed over to Scotland. The islanders now seek alternative models of governance to address economic opportunities and cultural affinity.</p>

<p>This came after Orkney's council leader, James Stockan, expressed the sentiment of the islanders who feel a strong connection to Norway. A motion for a council debate Tuesday over the issue of Orkney, aimed to explore alternative governance options that would grant Orkney greater economic opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Orkney's council leader Stockan suggested considering the possibility of Orkney becoming a self-governing "Crown dependency" like Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man. Crown dependencies are territories under the sovereignty of the British Crown but are not part of the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UK's rejection</strong></h2>

<p>While dismissing the motion, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesman reportedly said, "first and foremost, there is no mechanism for the conferral of Crown dependency or overseas territory status on any part of the UK."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government emphasised the strength of the United Kingdom as a unified entity and reiterated its commitment to maintaining the current arrangement.</p>

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<p>"But fundamentally, we are stronger as one United Kingdom, we have no plans to change that," the spokesporson added.</p>

<h2><strong>Warnings against division</strong></h2>

<p>Liam McArthur, the Liberal Democrat representative for Orkney in the devolved Scottish parliament, cautioned against the motion, highlighting the potential dangers of creating barriers and divisions within communities. McArthur urged the council to consider the implications of such a move.</p>

<p>The proposal for Orkney's independence poses a potential dilemma for the Scottish National Party (SNP), which controls the government in Edinburgh and advocates for Scotland's independence from the UK.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The party must navigate the aspirations of Orkney while maintaining its own goal of breaking free from London.</p>

<p>While the UK government rejected the bid for independence and emphasised the strength of the United Kingdom, the debate surrounding Orkney's future may continue to shape the dynamics between Orkney, Scotland, and the UK in the future.</p>

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The UK has rejected a bid by the Orkney Islands to break away and join Norway, following complaints of neglect by both the UK and Scottish governments. Orkney, a remote archipelago in the North Sea off the northeast coast of Scotland, was historically under Norwegian control until 1472 when it was handed over to Scotland.

The UK has rejected a bid by the Orkney Islands to break away and join Norway, following complaints of neglect by both the UK and Scottish governments. Orkney, a remote archipelago in the North Sea off the northeast coast of Scotland, was historically under Norwegian control until 1472 when it was handed over to Scotland. The islanders now seek alternative models of governance to address economic opportunities and cultural affinity. This came after Orkney's council leader, James Stockan, expressed the sentiment of the islanders who feel a strong connection to Norway. A motion for a council debate Tuesday over the issue of Orkney, aimed to explore alternative governance options that would grant Orkney greater economic opportunities. Also Read | Hong Kong police offer HK$1 million bounties for hunt of exiled democracy activists, UK hits back Orkney's council leader Stockan suggested considering the possibility of Orkney becoming a self-governing "Crown dependency" like Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man. Crown dependencies are territories under the sovereignty of the British Crown but are not part of the United Kingdom. UK's rejection While dismissing the motion, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesman reportedly said, "first and foremost, there is no mechanism for the conferral of Crown dependency or overseas territory status on any part of the UK." The government emphasised the strength of the United Kingdom as a unified entity and reiterated its commitment to maintaining the current arrangement. Also Read | UK witnesses hottest June since records began nearly 140 years ago: Met Office "But fundamentally, we are stronger as one United Kingdom, we have no plans to change that," the spokesporson added. Warnings against division Liam McArthur, the Liberal Democrat representative for Orkney in the devolved Scottish parliament, cautioned against the motion, highlighting the potential dangers of creating barriers and divisions within communities. McArthur urged the council to consider the implications of such a move. The proposal for Orkney's independence poses a potential dilemma for the Scottish National Party (SNP), which controls the government in Edinburgh and advocates for Scotland's independence from the UK. Watch | Japan set to release contaminated Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China × The party must navigate the aspirations of Orkney while maintaining its own goal of breaking free from London. While the UK government rejected the bid for independence and emphasised the strength of the United Kingdom, the debate surrounding Orkney's future may continue to shape the dynamics between Orkney, Scotland, and the UK in the future. 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>The United Kingdom witnessed its hottest June since recordkeeping&nbsp;began 139 years ago, said the country’s Met Office, on Monday (July 3). The recent record also surpassed the last hottest June by nearly a full degree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The British weather agency also noted that the UK, as well as England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, surpassed their respective warmest June in a series which dates back to 1884 some by a “significant margin".</p>

<h2><strong>Warmest June on record in the UK</strong></h2>

<p>According to the data by the Met Office, in June, the average monthly temperature of 15.8 degree&nbsp;Celsius exceeded the previously recorded highest average in 1940 and 1976 by 0.9 degree&nbsp;Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The records were broken in 72 of 97 areas in the UK from where temperature data is collected, reported the Met Office. Additionally, the mid-month heat, last month, was 15.8 degree Celsius which is also 2.5 degree&nbsp;Celsius higher than average.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It’s officially the hottest June on record for the UK, for mean temperature as well as average maximum and minimum temperature,” said Met Office’s Mark McCarthy, in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “June started with a good deal of high pressure and temperatures initially around average for many, but once that subsided, warm, humid air began to influence temperatures, with 32.2 degree&nbsp;Celsius the highest temperatures reached.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Less rain and more sunshine across the UK</strong></h2>

<p>This also comes as rain was in short supply across the UK in the month of June with just 68 per cent of the monthly average rainfall. According to the Met Office data, it was also the fourth sunniest June on record and drier than usual in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK witnessed its sunniest June since 1957. The report noted that Wales was “particularly dry”, receiving 51 per cent of its average monthly rainfall. Meanwhile, Scotland witnessed its third sunniest June on record with 231.4 hours of sunshine and England had its fourth sunniest with 259.8 hours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This has been attributed to periods of high pressure which has not only helped temperatures to rise but also created long periods of sunshine in many parts of the country.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is this happening?</strong></h2>

<p>A study conducted by Met Office scientists has attributed this rise in temperatures to both natural causes as well as human-induced climate change. “We found that the chance of observing a June beating the previous joint 1940/1976 record of 14.9 degree Celsius has at least doubled since the 1940s,” said Paul Davies, Met Office climate extremes principal fellow and chief meteorologist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “Alongside natural variability, the background warming of the Earth’s atmosphere due to human-induced climate change has driven up the possibility of reaching record high temperatures.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Furthermore, he also explained how using the UKCP18 (UK Climate Projections) climate projections scientists noted a “difference in the frequency of these sorts of extremes depending on the emissions scenario we follow in the future.” Therefore, by the 2050s, the chances of crossing 14.9 degree&nbsp;Celsius increase by as much as 50 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Beyond the 2050s the likelihood is strongly governed by our emissions of greenhouse gasses, with the chance increasing further in a high emissions scenario but levelling off under mitigation,” said Davies.</p>

<h2><strong>'Unprecedented': Thousands of fishes killed due to heat</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to BBC, Mark Owen, the Angling Trust’s head of fisheries, said how the high temperatures have already killed thousands of fish across the UK in the month of June.&nbsp;</p>

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“The reports of the number of fish death incidents in rivers for this time of year have been unprecedented. I would normally expect rivers to be affected later in the summer when it’s hotter and drier,” Owen told the British media outlet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Owen also spoke about the chain reaction this type of change has on the ecosystem. “If July is like June, if August is like June, then we will get far more fish kills than we’ve ever seen. There is a knock-on effect,” as quoted by PA media. He added, “The fish are the visible bit because that’s what people see floating on the surface but it is also (about) what is happening to the ecosystem.”</p>

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The United Kingdom witnessed its hottest June since recordkeeping began 139 years ago, said the country’s Met Office, on Monday (July 3). The recent record also surpassed the last hottest June by nearly a full degree.

The United Kingdom witnessed its hottest June since recordkeeping began 139 years ago, said the country’s Met Office, on Monday (July 3). The recent record also surpassed the last hottest June by nearly a full degree. The British weather agency also noted that the UK, as well as England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, surpassed their respective warmest June in a series which dates back to 1884 some by a “significant margin". Warmest June on record in the UK According to the data by the Met Office, in June, the average monthly temperature of 15.8 degree Celsius exceeded the previously recorded highest average in 1940 and 1976 by 0.9 degree Celsius. The records were broken in 72 of 97 areas in the UK from where temperature data is collected, reported the Met Office. Additionally, the mid-month heat, last month, was 15.8 degree Celsius which is also 2.5 degree Celsius higher than average. ALSO READ | UK braces for 'African Plume Heatwave': Country to witness record-breaking temperatures “It’s officially the hottest June on record for the UK, for mean temperature as well as average maximum and minimum temperature,” said Met Office’s Mark McCarthy, in a statement. He added, “June started with a good deal of high pressure and temperatures initially around average for many, but once that subsided, warm, humid air began to influence temperatures, with 32.2 degree Celsius the highest temperatures reached.” Less rain and more sunshine across the UK This also comes as rain was in short supply across the UK in the month of June with just 68 per cent of the monthly average rainfall. According to the Met Office data, it was also the fourth sunniest June on record and drier than usual in the country. The UK witnessed its sunniest June since 1957. The report noted that Wales was “particularly dry”, receiving 51 per cent of its average monthly rainfall. Meanwhile, Scotland witnessed its third sunniest June on record with 231.4 hours of sunshine and England had its fourth sunniest with 259.8 hours. ALSO READ | World Earth Day | Temperature rising in Europe, 15,700 deaths due to heatwave in 2022, says UN This has been attributed to periods of high pressure which has not only helped temperatures to rise but also created long periods of sunshine in many parts of the country. Why is this happening? A study conducted by Met Office scientists has attributed this rise in temperatures to both natural causes as well as human-induced climate change. “We found that the chance of observing a June beating the previous joint 1940/1976 record of 14.9 degree Celsius has at least doubled since the 1940s,” said Paul Davies, Met Office climate extremes principal fellow and chief meteorologist. He added, “Alongside natural variability, the background warming of the Earth’s atmosphere due to human-induced climate change has driven up the possibility of reaching record high temperatures.” ALSO READ | Extreme heatwaves in UK made 10 times more likely due to climate change Furthermore, he also explained how using the UKCP18 (UK Climate Projections) climate projections scientists noted a “difference in the frequency of these sorts of extremes depending on the emissions scenario we follow in the future.” Therefore, by the 2050s, the chances of crossing 14.9 degree Celsius increase by as much as 50 per cent. “Beyond the 2050s the likelihood is strongly governed by our emissions of greenhouse gasses, with the chance increasing further in a high emissions scenario but levelling off under mitigation,” said Davies. 'Unprecedented': Thousands of fishes killed due to heat Speaking to BBC, Mark Owen, the Angling Trust’s head of fisheries, said how the high temperatures have already killed thousands of fish across the UK in the month of June. ALSO READ | UK environment minister Zac Goldsmith resigns, accuses Rishi Sunak of neglecting climate change “The reports of the number of fish death incidents in rivers for this time of year have been unprecedented. I would normally expect rivers to be affected later in the summer when it’s hotter and drier,” Owen told the British media outlet. Owen also spoke about the chain reaction this type of change has on the ecosystem. “If July is like June, if August is like June, then we will get far more fish kills than we’ve ever seen. There is a knock-on effect,” as quoted by PA media. He added, “The fish are the visible bit because that’s what people see floating on the surface but it is also (about) what is happening to the ecosystem.” 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.

UK witnesses hottest June since recordkeeping began nearly 140 years ago: Met Office

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