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‘Absurd’ reason Queen’s portrait removed
A portrait of the Queen has been removed by students at a UK university, sparking outrage from the government which branded the move “absurd”.
‘Beggars belief’: Shock claims rock UK PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reeling from a series of bombshell claims made by the man who was once his chief adviser.
Tehan opens up on awkward UK attack
Before the Trade Minister arrived in the UK for ‘deep negotiations’, he was confronted with taunts about ‘inexperience’ and an uncomfortable chair.
Moment live TV interview goes all wrong
The UK politician was in the middle of tearing into the government’s pandemic policies, when his young daughter decided to abruptly change the subject.
UK PM ‘anxious’ as virus cases rise
Despite having one of the world’s most successful vaccination campaigns, virus cases have begun to surge in some UK cities worrying authorities.
Brutal front page over ‘bodies’ comment
British tabloids have let rip at embattled PM Boris Johnson after allegedly saying he’d rather see thousands of bodies pile up than lockdown again.
‘Bizarre’ UK sledge of Aussie minister
Allies of the UK trade secretary launched a remarkable attack on an “inexperienced” Australian minister, saying he would be put in an “uncomfortable chair”.
Bizarre image sums up COVID Britain
The day pubs and restaurants in England reopened coincided with atrocious weather, but Brits weren’t going to let snow get in the way.
‘Lord of the Flies’: 10,000 abuse claims
Anger over rape culture in schools is going global, with a website gathering more than 10,000 testimonies of appalling abuse. WARNING: Graphic
Gervais’ angry response to cartoon protest
The controversial comedian hasn’t held back in an expletive-filled tweet after protests over a teacher allegedly showing students a religious cartoon.
‘Kill the Bill’ protester’s sick act
A demonstration took a sickening turn when female protesters decided to defecate and urinate directly on police. Warning: Graphic.
‘Terrified’ woman speaks after viral pic
A protester who was seen being pinned to the ground at a London vigil for Sarah Everard has spoken out as pressure on the police escalates.
‘A joke’: UK hotel quarantine slammed
The first guests in the UK’s hotel quarantine program have complained about no books and open toilet seats. But there may be more fatal flaws.
Royal husband Tindall claims benefit
The England rugby star and spouse of the Queen’s granddaughter Zara sought government support for his firm despite a reported $27 million fortune.
Big sign it’s worth getting a COVID jab
Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout is yet to begin, but millions in Britain have already got a jab – and the results so far are staggering.
Fresh blow for stranded Aussies
Stranded Australians have been dealt their second blow in a fortnight after an airline indefinitely suspended services over a travel ban in the UK.
Simple photo shows extent of virus horror
There have been a lot of big numbers during the COVID-19 crisis, so they might lose their impact. This powerful image puts it all in perspective.
Brandis on holiday while Aussies stranded
The Australian High Commissioner to the UK took a flight home to Queensland for a holiday, while many Aussies remain stranded in the UK.
Sign ScoMo’s ready to dump Trump
The Prime Minister had a lot to say about Australia’s strong relationship with the US today, but there’s one word he didn’t utter.
Piers Morgan leaves UK pollie red-faced
TV host Piers Morgan has locked horns with the UK Health Secretary, who delivered a baffling response to a yes or no question.
‘A vertical line’: Virus takes horrific turn
A more infectious strain of the coronavirus is completely out of control in the UK, with new cases rising exponentially, sparking a strict new lockdown.
UK and EU reach last minute Brexit deal
Britain and the European Union have finally reached a deal on the details of their future relationship, with barely any time to spare.
French cops want to quiz Prince Andrew
The French investigators who arrested the model agency boss linked to Jeffrey Epstein now want to interview Prince Andrew, according to reports.
Terrifying new mutant virus strain
A terrifying new strain of COVID-19 is ravaging London and southeast England, thwarting the UK’s chances of returning to normal by Christmas.
‘Cannot continue with Christmas’
In drastic new action from Boris Johnson, Christmas has just been cancelled for 18 million people in England’s capital and south.
UK ‘blunder’ that will ‘cost many lives’
Plans to allow five days of festive freedom in the UK have been savaged as a “major error” by a prestigious source after shocking growth in virus cases.
New Year nightmare for UK, Europe
A perfect storm could see the UK and Europe facing severe pain just after Christmas and New Year, and Australia has been dragged in to the stoush.
UK bans gender transitions for children
Children under the age of 16 are unlikely to be able to give “informed consent” to take puberty blockers, a UK court has ruled.
‘Appalling’: 155 arrested at lockdown rally
More than 150 anti-lockdown protesters were arrested in London over the weekend as demonstrators clashed with police.
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