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American singer Chris Brown was denied bail and ordered to be held in custody Friday after appearing in a British courtroom. He is facing allegations he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. CBC | World News
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Trump says ‘final details’ still to come in U.K. trade agreement
The United States and Britain announced plans for a symbolically important trade deal on Thursday, likely lowering the financial burden from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs while creating greater access abroad for American goods. CBC | World News
Read More »Prince Harry ‘gutted’ to lose U.K. security decision, confirms no communication with King Charles
Prince Harry told the BBC it was “impossible for me to take my family back to the U.K. safely” after he lost his legal challenge to the British government on Friday changing his security arrangements after he stepped down from royal duties. CBC | World News
Read More »Russell Brand, actor-comedian, charged with rape in the U.K.
British police charged actor-comedian Russell Brand with rape and multiple counts of assault connected to a number of allegations between 1999 and 2005, a police statement on Friday said. CBC | World News
Read More »Carney signals he’s in no rush to speak with Trump after visit to U.K., France
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled Tuesday he is in no rush to speak to his U.S. counterpart about the ongoing trade war between the two countries, saying a call will come at the “appropriate time.” CBC | World News
Read More »British parliamentarian calls on the U.K. to rally around Canada, throws poutine party
Ed Davey leads the third party in Britain’s parliament, the Liberal Democrats, and he’s calling on European nations to rally around Canada to help fight off Donald Trump’s tariffs. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K. police arrest man on suspicion of manslaughter in North Sea ship collision
British police arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter as they searched for answers about why a cargo ship hit a tanker transporting jet fuel for the U.S. military off eastern England, setting both vessels ablaze. One sailor was presumed dead. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K., France to work with Ukraine on ceasefire plan to present to U.S., Starmer says
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Read More »Judge tosses part of a lawsuit against U.K. band for gay kiss at Malaysian music festival
Members of the British band the 1975 cannot be held personally liable for losses of a Malaysian music festival that was shut down by authorities after lead singer Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate on stage, a London judge ruled Monday. CBC | World News
Read More »The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?
Selling off or privatizing Canada Post is just one of many significant and potentially drastic remedies tossed around by analysts who say the Crown corporoation cannot continue in its present form. CBC | World News
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