British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reached a new deal on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, which requires the region to follow some EU rules while still remaining part of the UK. The agreement has been welcomed by the EU and the UK government, and is seen as a major breakthrough in the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU. Sunak now faces the challenge of selling the deal to his own party, while also ensuring it is accepted by the EU.
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Shamima Begum, a British woman who left the UK to join ISIS at 15, has lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her British citizenship. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission ruled there was a "credible suspicion" that she was trafficked to Syria for "sexual exploitation" and the ruling does not determine if she can return to Britain. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with the UK government yet to comment.
Lancashire Police have announced the discovery of a body in the River Wyre, close to where Nicola Bulley, 45, was last seen three weeks ago. Bulley's family has been informed of the discovery and Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her sadness. The police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Duangpetch Promthep, known as Phromthep, the captain of the Wild Boars soccer team rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018, has died in the UK due to an accident. His death has been met with sadness in Thailand and abroad, with the Zico Foundation, a Thai non-profit organization, saying he was "a kind and gentle young man who will be remembered fondly by all who knew him."
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, announced her intention to resign on Wednesday, citing the need to make way for someone else. Her decision was not a reaction to short-term pressures, such as the increasing tensions with the UK government in London over Scottish independence, and she will remain in office until a successor is chosen. Her resignation marks the end of an era for the Scottish independence movement and her legacy will be remembered for years to come.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to the UK to urge allies to send his country jets, presenting the speaker of the House of Commons with a Ukrainian air force helmet inscribed with the message, “We have freedom.” His plea for more heavy weaponry, including fighter jets, was a reminder of the importance of freedom and was well-received by the British lawmakers. His visit is sure to have a lasting impact on the relationship between the two countries.
An international team of investigators have released a statement claiming that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of heavy anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014. The Joint Investigation Team noted that although there are strong indications that Putin was involved in the decision, the "high bar of full and conclusive evidence is not met." The team is composed of representatives from the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, and Ukraine and is expected to release its final report in the coming months.