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UK Eases Sanctions on Syria, Lifts Restrictions on 24 Entities

This is Beirut, 06/03 17:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The UK government lifted sanctions imposed during the rule of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad against 24 entities, including Syria's Central Bank, a statement said. The UK government said last month it planned to ease sanctions after the new Syrian government sought to persuade Western capitals that the rebels that toppled Assad after 14 ...

Trump Backs Putin on Ukraine Ceasefire as Starmer Seeks Security Guarantees

This is Beirut, 27/02 21:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump said he trusted Russia's Vladimir Putin to stick to any Ukraine ceasefire Thursday, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer tried to win security guarantees for Kyiv - with the help of a royal invitation to visit Britain. Trump struck a friendly tone as he and Starmer met in Washington and even walked back a comment about Ukrainian ...

British Artists Unite to Protect Copyright from AI

This is Beirut, 26/02 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British artistic community, including renowned figures like Elton John and Dua Lipa, is speaking out against a government proposal that would make it easier for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to use copyrighted works for training purposes. The proposal introduces a "copyright exception" that would allow AI developers to use certain ...

London Fashion Week Kicks off with Boldness and Inclusivity

This is Beirut, 20/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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London Fashion Week kicks off on Thursday evening with the theatrical designs of "queer" designer Harris Reed, launching four days of runway shows in the British capital. This season is a condensed edition marked by several absences. The Anglo-American designer, who is also the artistic director of Nina Ricci, opens the event at the Tate Britain ...

UK's Starmer Says 'US Backstop' Ukraine's Only Defense Against Russia

This is Beirut, 17/02 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday warned that a "US security guarantee" would be the "only way" to prevent Russia from attacking Ukraine again in the event of peace. "I'm prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground alongside others if there is a lasting peace agreement, but there must be a US backstop, because a US ...

UK Says Ready to Send Troops in Ukraine

This is Beirut, 17/02 05:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if needed, hours before European leaders meet in Paris on Monday to address Washington's shock policy shift on the war. US President Donald Trump sidelined Kyiv and its European backers last week by calling his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to talk about ...

UK Plans to Ease Syria Sanctions after Assad Fall

This is Beirut, 13/02 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The UK plans to ease sanctions on Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, under a new plan announced by the government on Thursday. Still weighed down by heavy international sanctions, the new Syrian government is aiming to persuade Western capitals that the jihadist origins of the rebels that toppled Assad, after 14 years in charge, are ...

Scientists warn of climate threat to chocolate

This is Beirut, 12/02 20:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Climate change drove weeks of crop-withering temperatures last year in the West African countries that underpin the world's chocolate supply, hitting harvests and likely further stoking record prices, researchers said Wednesday. Farmers in the region -- which account for some 70 percent of global cacao production -- have struggled with heat, ...

Five Years On: How Has Brexit Impacted the UK?

Ali A. Hamadé, 09/02 15:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Five years after the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, the repercussions of Brexit remain tangible, with significant effects on several key sectors of the British economy. While some had anticipated a swift recovery, the country still seems to struggle with the challenges that have emerged since this historic turning point. The ...

Elton John and McCartney Warn Against AI Threat to Artists

This is Beirut, 27/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Two of Britain's leading music icons, Elton John and Paul McCartney, urged the UK government on Sunday to protect creative artists from AI, as ministers consult on changing copyright laws. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is considering overhauling the law to allow AI developers to use creators' content online to help develop their models, ...

Partial Closure of British Museum Following Cybersecurity Breach

This is Beirut, 27/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British Museum, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions, announced on Saturday the partial closure of several galleries after a cybersecurity breach caused by a former contractor. The incident led to the "shutdown" of its IT systems, impacting museum operations. "We are working tirelessly to ensure the museum returns to full ...

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