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Britain

September 7, 2023

Britain to rejoin EU’s Horizon science programme

After months of negotiations, Britain is to return to the European Union’s €95.5 billion ($103 billion) Horizon science research programme.

Horizon science research programme
September 3, 2023

132,000 Nigerians granted visas to UK in first half of 2023: British Envoy

Mr Baxter, however, could not readily give the total number of applications received from Nigerians during the period.

Departure lounge of MM International Airport used to illustrate the story[ Credit: Wikimedia Commons]
August 5, 2023

U.S., UK, Norway demand immediate end to fighting in Sudan

The three countries called on the parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law to protect civilians.

Sudan crisis
July 12, 2023

Vilnius Summit: NATO to discuss Russia, China’s “coercive behaviour”

NATO has accused China of “refusing to condemn Russia’s war against Ukraine, threatening Taiwan and carrying out substantial military buildup.”

NATO
July 11, 2023

France to supply Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles

The French President made this announcement at a summit of the 31-member NATO alliance in Lithuania.


Emmanuel Macron
July 10, 2023

We’ll no longer tolerate illegal power takeover in West Africa: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu also warned military cut across West African countries to steer clear of politics, adding that democracy remains the best.

President Bola Tinubu
May 23, 2023

UK borrowing rose to £25.6 billion in April: Report

Government borrowing swelled to £25.6 billion in Britain last month amid the cost of energy support schemes, higher benefit payments and rising debt interest.

United Kingdom Prime minister, Rishi Sunak
May 18, 2023

Montana becomes first U.S. state to ban TikTok

Montana has become the first U.S. state to ban the Chinese-developed social media app TikTok after Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law.

TikTok
May 18, 2023

G7: U.S. hints at prospect of new Russia sanctions

The U.S. has hinted at the prospect of new sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine ahead of a summit of the G7.

G7 SUMMIT
May 18, 2023

Germany’s Scholz leaves for G7 Summit in Hiroshima

Mr Scholz only had a six-hour layover in Berlin after returning from the Reykjavik summit, which focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Scholz