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The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather.
Some £20 million will be allocated to try to restore the power network and protect Ukrainian infrastructure, a UK government statement said.
A further £15 million will be made available to "provide lifesaving humanitarian support to the most in need as temperatures in Ukraine plummet".
Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks ever in the early hours of Friday, once again targeting war-torn Ukraine's energy grid.
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The attack "severely damaged" some Ukrainian power plants, the Ukrainian DTEK power provider said and knocked out electricity to thousands of people.
"As Putin's oil revenues continue to fuel the fires of his illegal war, Ukrainian families are enduring cold, dark nights, often without heating, light or electricity, targeted by Russia's relentless missile attacks," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"But these systematic attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure will not grind Ukraine down. It will only deepen our resolve and support," he added.
Russia has conducted at least 11 large-scale strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the year, Kyiv says, with Ukrainians now enduring their third winter at war.
The UK government also sanctioned energy companies 2Rivers DMCC and 2Rivers PTE LTD, which are "key lynchpins in enabling the trading" of Russian oil, the government said.
Starmer further announced additional crackdowns on Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers which bypass Western sanctions.
The latest round of sanctions targets 20 ships. 
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The UK government said it has now sanctioned more than 100 ships for transporting Russian energy, leaving tankers "idling uselessly outside ports" and "costing Putin and his war efforts millions in wasted funds".
EU countries last week agreed to blacklist around 50 more oil tankers in their 15th package of sanctions since Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion.
The UK has also agreed to work with Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Finland, and Estonia to request proof of insurance from suspected shadow vessels in the Baltic and North Sea.
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Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks ever in the early hours of Friday, once again targeting war-torn Ukraine's energy grid.



London The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather. Some £20 million will be allocated to try to restore the power network and protect Ukrainian infrastructure, a UK government statement said. A further £15 million will be made available to "provide lifesaving humanitarian support to the most in need as temperatures in Ukraine plummet". Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks ever in the early hours of Friday, once again targeting war-torn Ukraine's energy grid. Watch | Polio Vaccination Team Attacked In Pakistan, At least One Policeman Killed The attack "severely damaged" some Ukrainian power plants, the Ukrainian DTEK power provider said and knocked out electricity to thousands of people. "As Putin's oil revenues continue to fuel the fires of his illegal war, Ukrainian families are enduring cold, dark nights, often without heating, light or electricity, targeted by Russia's relentless missile attacks," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "But these systematic attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure will not grind Ukraine down. It will only deepen our resolve and support," he added. Russia has conducted at least 11 large-scale strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the year, Kyiv says, with Ukrainians now enduring their third winter at war. The UK government also sanctioned energy companies 2Rivers DMCC and 2Rivers PTE LTD, which are "key lynchpins in enabling the trading" of Russian oil, the government said. Starmer further announced additional crackdowns on Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers which bypass Western sanctions. The latest round of sanctions targets 20 ships. Also read | Europe's destruction, contact with aliens: Here's what Baba Vanga predicted for 2025 The UK government said it has now sanctioned more than 100 ships for transporting Russian energy, leaving tankers "idling uselessly outside ports" and "costing Putin and his war efforts millions in wasted funds". EU countries last week agreed to blacklist around 50 more oil tankers in their 15th package of sanctions since Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion. The UK has also agreed to work with Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Finland, and Estonia to request proof of insurance from suspected shadow vessels in the Baltic and North Sea. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UK sending £35 million aid to help Ukrainians survive winter

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The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather.

The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather. Some £20 million will be allocated to try to restore the power network and protect Ukrainian infrastructure, a UK government statement said. A further £15 million will be made available to "provide lifesaving humanitarian support to the most in need as temperatures in Ukraine plummet". Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks ever in the early hours of Friday, once again targeting war-torn Ukraine's energy grid. Watch | Polio Vaccination Team Attacked In Pakistan, At least One Policeman Killed The attack "severely damaged" some Ukrainian power plants, the Ukrainian DTEK power provider said and knocked out electricity to thousands of people. "As Putin's oil revenues continue to fuel the fires of his illegal war, Ukrainian families are enduring cold, dark nights, often without heating, light or electricity, targeted by Russia's relentless missile attacks," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "But these systematic attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure will not grind Ukraine down. It will only deepen our resolve and support," he added. Russia has conducted at least 11 large-scale strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the year, Kyiv says, with Ukrainians now enduring their third winter at war. The UK government also sanctioned energy companies 2Rivers DMCC and 2Rivers PTE LTD, which are "key lynchpins in enabling the trading" of Russian oil, the government said. Starmer further announced additional crackdowns on Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers which bypass Western sanctions. The latest round of sanctions targets 20 ships. Also read | Europe's destruction, contact with aliens: Here's what Baba Vanga predicted for 2025 The UK government said it has now sanctioned more than 100 ships for transporting Russian energy, leaving tankers "idling uselessly outside ports" and "costing Putin and his war efforts millions in wasted funds". EU countries last week agreed to blacklist around 50 more oil tankers in their 15th package of sanctions since Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion. The UK has also agreed to work with Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Finland, and Estonia to request proof of insurance from suspected shadow vessels in the Baltic and North Sea. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left two dead and six injured after a teenage female student opened fire before she was found dead.

Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as a US judge ruled that he does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case.

In South Korea, prosecutors have warned suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate in investigations over his martial law attempt or face arrest.

Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure as Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigned, triggering calls for leadership change amid tensions with the US.&nbsp;

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South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 17) ordered suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his controversial martial law attempt, warning that he could face arrest if he fails to comply, reported Yonhap News Agency.

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A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left two dead and six injured after a teenage female student opened fire before she was found dead. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as a US judge ruled that he does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case.

A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left two dead and six injured after a teenage female student opened fire before she was found dead. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as a US judge ruled that he does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case. In South Korea, prosecutors have warned suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate in investigations over his martial law attempt or face arrest. Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure as Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigned, triggering calls for leadership change amid tensions with the US. Click on the headlines for more Madison school shooting: Two killed, six injured in gun attack by 17-year-old female student In the US state of Wisconsin, a teenage student at a Madison-based private school opened fire on Monday (Dec 16), killing a student and a teacher. At least six others were wounded in the attack by an unidentified female student, who was later found dead. Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in hush money case, rules judge Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case, ruled a US judge on Monday (Dec 16). South Korean prosecutors warn suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate or face arrest South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 17) ordered suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his controversial martial law attempt, warning that he could face arrest if he fails to comply, reported Yonhap News Agency. Trudeau next? Ontario Liberal MP calls for change in leadership after Canada Deputy PM's resignation In what comes as a major political setback to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tendered her resignation Monday (Dec 16). The stepping down of the 56-year-old leader comes in the backdrop of the looming threat of US President-elect Donald Trump’s sanctions on Canada. The move may threaten Trudeau’s hold on power as his approval ratings nosedive and his own party members grow impatient with his leadership. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine War Turning in Russia's Favour, Says Putin

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A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left two dead and six injured after a teenage female student opened fire before she was found dead.
Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as a US judge ruled that he does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case.
In South Korea, prosecutors have warned suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate in investigations over his martial law attempt or face arrest.
Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure as Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigned, triggering calls for leadership change amid tensions with the US. 
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In the US state of Wisconsin, a teenage student at a Madison-based private school opened fire on Monday (Dec 16), killing a student and a teacher. At least six others were wounded in the attack by an unidentified female student, who was later found dead.
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Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case, ruled a US judge on Monday (Dec 16). 
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South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 17) ordered suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his controversial martial law attempt, warning that he could face arrest if he fails to comply, reported Yonhap News Agency.
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In what comes as a major political setback to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tendered her resignation Monday (Dec 16). The stepping down of the 56-year-old leader comes in the backdrop of the looming threat of US President-elect Donald Trump’s sanctions on Canada. The move may threaten Trudeau’s hold on power as his approval ratings nosedive and his own party members grow impatient with his leadership.
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New Delhi, India A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left two dead and six injured after a teenage female student opened fire before she was found dead. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as a US judge ruled that he does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case. In South Korea, prosecutors have warned suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate in investigations over his martial law attempt or face arrest. Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure as Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigned, triggering calls for leadership change amid tensions with the US. Click on the headlines for more Madison school shooting: Two killed, six injured in gun attack by 17-year-old female student In the US state of Wisconsin, a teenage student at a Madison-based private school opened fire on Monday (Dec 16), killing a student and a teacher. At least six others were wounded in the attack by an unidentified female student, who was later found dead. Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in hush money case, rules judge Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case, ruled a US judge on Monday (Dec 16). South Korean prosecutors warn suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate or face arrest South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 17) ordered suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his controversial martial law attempt, warning that he could face arrest if he fails to comply, reported Yonhap News Agency. Trudeau next? Ontario Liberal MP calls for change in leadership after Canada Deputy PM's resignation In what comes as a major political setback to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tendered her resignation Monday (Dec 16). The stepping down of the 56-year-old leader comes in the backdrop of the looming threat of US President-elect Donald Trump’s sanctions on Canada. The move may threaten Trudeau’s hold on power as his approval ratings nosedive and his own party members grow impatient with his leadership. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine War Turning in Russia's Favour, Says Putin

Chinese spy who served as Prince Andrew's Chief representative in Beijing has been identified as Yang Tango. His identity was revealed by a British Court after the high court judge ruled that his name could be disclosed. Watch this report for more details!

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will be visiting Norway on Monday. He’s expected to tout a green industrial partnership on renewable energy and carbon capture to tackle climate change.

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New Delhi, India
Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease. 
North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree.
In Syria, Israeli strikes reportedly caused massive explosions in Tartus, which registered on earthquake sensors.
Cyclone Chido devastated France's Mayotte, with fears that the death toll could rise to thousands.
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North Korean state media on Monday (Dec 16) broke its silence on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, branding him the "ringleader of rebellion" following his suspension over a short-lived martial law decree.

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Israeli strikes on the Syrian military sites filled the skies with 'colossal' explosions as the blasts got registered on earthquake sensors. According to a war monitor group, the military sites located in the coastal Tartus region were targeted by what was one of "the heaviest strikes" in the Syrian area in more than a decade. 
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Cyclone Chido, the most devastating storm in nearly a century, has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory. The death toll is feared to be in the hundreds and may rise to thousands, according to the island's top government official. 
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Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday (Dec 16). Hussain, 73, died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung disease, the family said in a statement, as reported by news agency PTI.
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New Delhi, India Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease. North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree. In Syria, Israeli strikes reportedly caused massive explosions in Tartus, which registered on earthquake sensors. Cyclone Chido devastated France's Mayotte, with fears that the death toll could rise to thousands. Click on the headlines for more North Korea breaks silence, labels Yoon a 'ringleader of rebellion' amid South Korea's political crisis North Korean state media on Monday (Dec 16) broke its silence on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, branding him the "ringleader of rebellion" following his suspension over a short-lived martial law decree. Watch: Israel drops 'earthquake bomb' on Syria, explosion gets 'registered on Richter scale' Israeli strikes on the Syrian military sites filled the skies with 'colossal' explosions as the blasts got registered on earthquake sensors. According to a war monitor group, the military sites located in the coastal Tartus region were targeted by what was one of "the heaviest strikes" in the Syrian area in more than a decade. Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte: Death toll could reach thousands Cyclone Chido, the most devastating storm in nearly a century, has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory. The death toll is feared to be in the hundreds and may rise to thousands, according to the island's top government official. Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73, confirms family Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday (Dec 16). Hussain, 73, died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung disease, the family said in a statement, as reported by news agency PTI. Watch | Oil Spills Into Kerch Strait After Russian Tanker Damaged in Storm

Morning news brief: Zakir Hussain dies at 73; South Korea begins impeachment hearing against Yoon, and more

Prince Andrew said he has “ceased all contact” with the businessman accused of being a Chinese spy after receiving advice from the Government. Watch this report for more details!

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Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease.&nbsp;

North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree.

In Syria, Israeli strikes reportedly caused massive explosions in Tartus, which registered on earthquake sensors.

Cyclone Chido devastated France's Mayotte, with fears that the death toll could rise to thousands.

Click on the headlines for more

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North Korean state media on Monday (Dec 16) broke its silence on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, branding him the "ringleader of rebellion" following his suspension over a short-lived martial law decree.

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Israeli strikes on the Syrian military sites filled the skies with 'colossal' explosions as the blasts got registered on earthquake sensors.&nbsp;According to a war monitor group, the military sites located in the coastal Tartus region were targeted by what was one of "the heaviest strikes" in the Syrian area in more than a decade.&nbsp;

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Cyclone Chido, the most devastating storm in nearly a century, has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory. The death toll is feared to be in the hundreds and may rise to thousands, according to the island's top government official.&nbsp;

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Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday (Dec 16). Hussain, 73, died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung disease, the family said in a statement, as reported by news agency PTI.

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Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease. North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree.

Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease. North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree. In Syria, Israeli strikes reportedly caused massive explosions in Tartus, which registered on earthquake sensors. Cyclone Chido devastated France's Mayotte, with fears that the death toll could rise to thousands. Click on the headlines for more North Korea breaks silence, labels Yoon a 'ringleader of rebellion' amid South Korea's political crisis North Korean state media on Monday (Dec 16) broke its silence on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, branding him the "ringleader of rebellion" following his suspension over a short-lived martial law decree. Watch: Israel drops 'earthquake bomb' on Syria, explosion gets 'registered on Richter scale' Israeli strikes on the Syrian military sites filled the skies with 'colossal' explosions as the blasts got registered on earthquake sensors. According to a war monitor group, the military sites located in the coastal Tartus region were targeted by what was one of "the heaviest strikes" in the Syrian area in more than a decade. Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte: Death toll could reach thousands Cyclone Chido, the most devastating storm in nearly a century, has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory. The death toll is feared to be in the hundreds and may rise to thousands, according to the island's top government official. Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73, confirms family Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday (Dec 16). Hussain, 73, died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung disease, the family said in a statement, as reported by news agency PTI. Watch | Oil Spills Into Kerch Strait After Russian Tanker Damaged in Storm

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British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted that the UK government has a "complex arrangement" with China because of the need for economic cooperation, amid the exclusion of an alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew. 
The man was banned from Britain by the government on national security grounds and was invited to Andrew's birthday party and visited Buckingham Palace twice. 
The man also met David Cameron and Theresa May and kept pictures of his meetings with the two prime ministers on his office desk. However, both said that they do not recall meeting him. 
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When Cooper was asked about her message to China on BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, she said, "Well, we will continue to take a very strong approach to our national security; that includes any challenge to our national security, including to our economic security from China and from other countries around the world. That will always be the approach that we will take. Of course, with China, we also need to make sure we have that economic interaction and economic cooperation in place as well. So it’s a complex arrangement.”
Earlier on Friday, the Duke of York said that he had "ceased all contact" with the businessman when concerns were first raised about him. 
Andrew met the individual through "official channels”, with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”, a statement from the prince's office read. 
The businessman, who is known only as H6, brought his case to the special immigration appeals commission (Siac), which upheld a ruling that he should be excluded from the UK.
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Meanwhile, shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said that the instances of Chinese interferences that have been proven should be publicly exposed in order to keep the public and government vigilant. 
“This question of Chinese influence is not a new one. It’s been around for years, or even decades,” he told the BBC. 
“They’ve been systematically trying to infiltrate universities, to steal intellectual property businesses for the same reason, and also influence government institutions. We need to be super-vigilant and publicly expose Chinese infiltration where it happens. Everybody in academia, business, and government needs to be alert. If anyone has the slightest concern, they should contact the security services immediately," he added. 
(With inputs from agencies)

The man was banned from Britain by the government on national security grounds and was invited to Andrew's birthday party and visited Buckingham Palace twice. 



London, UK British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted that the UK government has a "complex arrangement" with China because of the need for economic cooperation, amid the exclusion of an alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew. The man was banned from Britain by the government on national security grounds and was invited to Andrew's birthday party and visited Buckingham Palace twice. The man also met David Cameron and Theresa May and kept pictures of his meetings with the two prime ministers on his office desk. However, both said that they do not recall meeting him. Also read: Prince Andrew invited 'Chinese spy' to Buckingham Palace: Report When Cooper was asked about her message to China on BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, she said, "Well, we will continue to take a very strong approach to our national security; that includes any challenge to our national security, including to our economic security from China and from other countries around the world. That will always be the approach that we will take. Of course, with China, we also need to make sure we have that economic interaction and economic cooperation in place as well. So it’s a complex arrangement.” Earlier on Friday, the Duke of York said that he had "ceased all contact" with the businessman when concerns were first raised about him. Andrew met the individual through "official channels”, with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”, a statement from the prince's office read. The businessman, who is known only as H6, brought his case to the special immigration appeals commission (Siac), which upheld a ruling that he should be excluded from the UK. Watch | Prince Andrew Says He 'Ceased All Contact' With Alleged Chinese Spy × Meanwhile, shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said that the instances of Chinese interferences that have been proven should be publicly exposed in order to keep the public and government vigilant. “This question of Chinese influence is not a new one. It’s been around for years, or even decades,” he told the BBC. “They’ve been systematically trying to infiltrate universities, to steal intellectual property businesses for the same reason, and also influence government institutions. We need to be super-vigilant and publicly expose Chinese infiltration where it happens. Everybody in academia, business, and government needs to be alert. If anyone has the slightest concern, they should contact the security services immediately," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Meanwhile, a report on the crash that killed Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima has concluded it was caused by weather and human error, dispelling allegations of foul play.
Japanese space firm Space One has delayed its Kairos rocket launch for a third time due to weather issues, continuing setbacks since its failed March attempt.
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British Home Secretary&nbsp;Yvette Cooper&nbsp;admitted that the UK government has a "complex arrangement" with China because of the need for economic cooperation, amid the exclusion of an alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew.&nbsp;

The man was banned from Britain by the government on national security grounds and was invited to Andrew's birthday party and visited Buckingham Palace twice.&nbsp;

The man also met David Cameron and Theresa May and kept pictures of his meetings with the two prime ministers on his office desk. However, both said that they do not recall meeting him.&nbsp;

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When Cooper was asked about her message to China on BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, she said, "Well, we will continue to take a very strong approach to our national security; that includes any challenge to our national security, including to our economic security from China and from other countries around the world. That will always be the approach that we will take. Of course, with China, we also need to make sure we have that economic interaction and economic cooperation in place as well. So it’s a complex arrangement.”

Earlier on Friday, the Duke of York said that he had "ceased all contact" with the businessman when concerns were first raised about him.&nbsp;

Andrew met the individual through "official channels”, with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”, a statement from the prince's office read.&nbsp;

The businessman, who is known only as H6, brought his case to the special immigration appeals commission (Siac), which upheld a ruling that he should be excluded from the UK.

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Meanwhile, shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said that the instances of Chinese interferences that have been proven should be publicly exposed in order to keep the public and government vigilant.&nbsp;

“This question of Chinese influence is not a new one. It’s been around for years, or even decades,” he told the BBC.&nbsp;

“They’ve been systematically trying to infiltrate universities, to steal intellectual property businesses for the same reason, and also influence government institutions. We need to be super-vigilant and publicly expose Chinese infiltration where it happens. Everybody in academia, business, and government needs to be alert. If anyone has the slightest concern, they should contact the security services immediately," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted that the UK government has a "complex arrangement" with China because of the need for economic cooperation, amid the exclusion of an alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew.

British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted that the UK government has a "complex arrangement" with China because of the need for economic cooperation, amid the exclusion of an alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew. The man was banned from Britain by the government on national security grounds and was invited to Andrew's birthday party and visited Buckingham Palace twice. The man also met David Cameron and Theresa May and kept pictures of his meetings with the two prime ministers on his office desk. However, both said that they do not recall meeting him. Also read: Prince Andrew invited 'Chinese spy' to Buckingham Palace: Report When Cooper was asked about her message to China on BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, she said, "Well, we will continue to take a very strong approach to our national security; that includes any challenge to our national security, including to our economic security from China and from other countries around the world. That will always be the approach that we will take. Of course, with China, we also need to make sure we have that economic interaction and economic cooperation in place as well. So it’s a complex arrangement.” Earlier on Friday, the Duke of York said that he had "ceased all contact" with the businessman when concerns were first raised about him. Andrew met the individual through "official channels”, with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”, a statement from the prince's office read. The businessman, who is known only as H6, brought his case to the special immigration appeals commission (Siac), which upheld a ruling that he should be excluded from the UK. Watch | Prince Andrew Says He 'Ceased All Contact' With Alleged Chinese Spy × Meanwhile, shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said that the instances of Chinese interferences that have been proven should be publicly exposed in order to keep the public and government vigilant. “This question of Chinese influence is not a new one. It’s been around for years, or even decades,” he told the BBC. “They’ve been systematically trying to infiltrate universities, to steal intellectual property businesses for the same reason, and also influence government institutions. We need to be super-vigilant and publicly expose Chinese infiltration where it happens. Everybody in academia, business, and government needs to be alert. If anyone has the slightest concern, they should contact the security services immediately," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

ABC News has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by US President-elect Donald Trump and will pay him $15 million over accusations that anchor George Stephanopoulos defamed the Republican in an interview.

In India, police have arrested the estranged wife and in-laws of techie Atul Subhash in connection with his suicide.

Meanwhile, a&nbsp;report on the crash that killed Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima has concluded it was caused by weather and human error, dispelling allegations of foul play.

Japanese space firm Space One has delayed its Kairos rocket launch for a third time due to weather issues, continuing setbacks since its failed March attempt.

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An official inquiry into the plane crash that claimed the life of Malawi's vice-president, Saulos Chilima, six months ago ruled foul play. Findings released on Saturday (Dec 14) have determined that bad weather and human error caused the tragedy, putting to rest suspicions of foul play raised by Chilima's party, the United Transformation Movement (UTM).&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Japanese space firm Space One KAIROS, which was aiming to become the nation's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit, postponed its second attempt on Sunday (Dec 14) by two days — a third in total. The company's first attempt ended in a mid-air explosion in March of this year and the second one on Saturday was postponed just minutes before the launch.

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ABC News has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by US President-elect Donald Trump and will pay him $15 million over accusations that anchor George Stephanopoulos defamed the Republican in an interview.

ABC News has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by US President-elect Donald Trump and will pay him $15 million over accusations that anchor George Stephanopoulos defamed the Republican in an interview. In India, police have arrested the estranged wife and in-laws of techie Atul Subhash in connection with his suicide. Meanwhile, a report on the crash that killed Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima has concluded it was caused by weather and human error, dispelling allegations of foul play. Japanese space firm Space One has delayed its Kairos rocket launch for a third time due to weather issues, continuing setbacks since its failed March attempt. Click on the headlines for more ABC News settles defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump, agrees to pay $15mn ABC News reached a legal settlement with United States President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit and agreed to pay $15 million as part of it which also ended the dispute around an interview in which anchor George Stephanopoulos was accused of defaming Trump. Atul Subhash suicide case: Techie's wife and in-laws arrested by police In the suicide case of Indian techie Atul Subhash, the police on Saturday (Dec 14) arrested his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha and brother Anurag for abetment to suicide. Plane crash that killed Malawi's VP Chilima caused by weather and human error: Report An official inquiry into the plane crash that claimed the life of Malawi's vice-president, Saulos Chilima, six months ago ruled foul play. Findings released on Saturday (Dec 14) have determined that bad weather and human error caused the tragedy, putting to rest suspicions of foul play raised by Chilima's party, the United Transformation Movement (UTM). Japanese firm Space One's Kairos rocket launch delayed for third time amid weather woes Japanese space firm Space One KAIROS, which was aiming to become the nation's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit, postponed its second attempt on Sunday (Dec 14) by two days — a third in total. The company's first attempt ended in a mid-air explosion in March of this year and the second one on Saturday was postponed just minutes before the launch. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Agreed To IDF Forces Staying On In The Gaza Strip

Basically, a leader of Britain's Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch said that sandwiches are "not real food". She also claimed that sandwiches are supposed to be taken for breakfast. This has apparently not gone down well with many including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer who has hailed the sandwich as “a great British Institution”. Watch this video to find out more.

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Three members of a gang responsible for what is believed to be the largest drug smuggling operation ever detected in the UK were jailed on Friday. A judge at Manchester Crown Court in north-west England jailed Sohail Qureshi, 64, for 25 years after he was convicted of plotting to import heroin, cocaine and cannabis.

Three members of a gang responsible for what is believed to be the largest drug smuggling operation ever detected in the UK were jailed on Friday. A judge at Manchester Crown Court in north-west England jailed Sohail Qureshi, 64, for 25 years after he was convicted of plotting to import heroin, cocaine and cannabis. Khaleed Vazeer, 58, and Ghazanfar Mahmood, 53, received sentences of 20 years and three years and nine months respectively after being convicted of being part of an organised crime gang. "These criminals supplied unprecedented amounts of drugs right across the UK," said Richard Harrison, regional head of investigations at the National Crime Agency (NCA). Watch | South Korea Martial Law Row: Calls Grow For Yoon To Be Impeached After Martial Law Debacle "They don't care that they fuel horrendous problems such as children being sucked into dealing drugs... or innocent members of the public being hurt or even killed in the crossfire of turf wars," he added. The network smuggled several billion dollars worth of heroin, cocaine and cannabis for drug dealers across Britain from 2015 to 2018, according to the NCA. The operation was so extensive it required two criminal trials, with one lasting 23 months -- a record in England and Wales. The other trial lasted nine months. Reporting details about the case became possible after a judge at Manchester Crown Court in northern England lifted media restrictions earlier this month following verdicts in the second trial. It revealed the NCA and Dutch police began working on the case in 2018 after "the vast scale" of the gang's offending became clear, police said. The group is believed to have imported more than 50 tonnes of heroin, cocaine and cannabis in various separate smuggling operations. Also read | Ukraine jails woman who wrote pro-Moscow reports for Russian diplomat Jurors heard how the gang concealed drugs in consignments of strong-smelling foodstuffs such as onions, garlic and ginger. The ringleader, Paul Green, 59, was earlier this year jailed for 32 years. The gang used encrypted communications, faked documents, changed their names by official means and acquired live and defunct businesses to disguise their drug imports. The network smuggled drugs from Belgium and the Netherlands, renting warehouses across northern England to store them. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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A Chinese businessman, only known as H6 and a "close confidant" of the Duke of York Prince Andrew, has been banned from entering the United Kingdom. This comes after he lost an appeal against the decision on national security grounds. The man brought the case after he was banned from the UK in March 2023.

The businessman had built a close relationship with Prince Andrew and was even invited to his birthday party in 2020. The man was further told that he could act on behalf of Prince Andrew while dealing with potential investors in China.

Buckingham Palace (The royal residence in London) did not comment on the matter saying they do not act for the prince, who is not a working royal, BBC reported.&nbsp;

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The hearing of the case was held in the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. The court considers appeals against decisions to ban a person from a country on national security grounds.&nbsp;

In the published ruling, the court said that the then-home secretary, Suella Braverman, was "entitled to conclude that [H6] represented a risk to the national security of the United Kingdom and that she was entitled to conclude that his exclusion was justified and proportionate".

The court further found that H6 surrendered several electronic devices like his mobile phone when he was stopped by UK border security in November 2021. A letter was found in one of his devices in which the adviser of Prince Andrew wrote, "Outside of [the prince's] closest internal confidants, you sit at the very top of a tree that many, many people would like to be on."

"Under your guidance, we found a way to get the relevant people unnoticed in and out of the house in Windsor," the letter further read.&nbsp;

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A document was also found to have "main talking points" for a call with Prince Andrew.&nbsp;The document said, "IMPORTANT: Manage expectations. Important to not set 'too high' expectations - he is in a desperate situation and will grab onto anything."

In another letter, H6 was told that he could act on behalf of Prince Andrew while dealing with potential partners and investors in China.&nbsp;

Based on this, the court said, "H6 was in a position to generate relationships between senior Chinese officials and prominent UK figures which could be leveraged for political interference purposes by the Chinese State".

(With inputs from agencies)

A Chinese businessman, only known as H6 and a "close confidant" of the Duke of York Prince Andrew, has been banned from entering the United Kingdom. This comes after he lost an appeal against the decision on national security grounds.

A Chinese businessman, only known as H6 and a "close confidant" of the Duke of York Prince Andrew, has been banned from entering the United Kingdom. This comes after he lost an appeal against the decision on national security grounds. The man brought the case after he was banned from the UK in March 2023. The businessman had built a close relationship with Prince Andrew and was even invited to his birthday party in 2020. The man was further told that he could act on behalf of Prince Andrew while dealing with potential investors in China. Buckingham Palace (The royal residence in London) did not comment on the matter saying they do not act for the prince, who is not a working royal, BBC reported. Watch | Suspected Chinese Businessman With Close Links to Prince Andrew Banned From UK The hearing of the case was held in the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. The court considers appeals against decisions to ban a person from a country on national security grounds. In the published ruling, the court said that the then-home secretary, Suella Braverman, was "entitled to conclude that [H6] represented a risk to the national security of the United Kingdom and that she was entitled to conclude that his exclusion was justified and proportionate". The court further found that H6 surrendered several electronic devices like his mobile phone when he was stopped by UK border security in November 2021. A letter was found in one of his devices in which the adviser of Prince Andrew wrote, "Outside of [the prince's] closest internal confidants, you sit at the very top of a tree that many, many people would like to be on." "Under your guidance, we found a way to get the relevant people unnoticed in and out of the house in Windsor," the letter further read. Also read | Francois Bayrou is the new prime minister of France, announces Macron A document was also found to have "main talking points" for a call with Prince Andrew. The document said, "IMPORTANT: Manage expectations. Important to not set 'too high' expectations - he is in a desperate situation and will grab onto anything." In another letter, H6 was told that he could act on behalf of Prince Andrew while dealing with potential partners and investors in China. Based on this, the court said, "H6 was in a position to generate relationships between senior Chinese officials and prominent UK figures which could be leveraged for political interference purposes by the Chinese State". (With inputs from agencies)

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