John Smithies
The Epoch Times
United Kingdom
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London’s Metropolitan Police Force Considering Arming Its Patrolling Officers
London’s police force is considering bringing in armed officers on foot patrols in response to a rise in violent crime. → Read More
Second Suspect Named in UK Nerve Agent Poisoning Case
The second suspect in the UK nerve agent poisoning case has been named as military doctor Alexander Mishkin. → Read More
UK Accuses Russian Military Intelligence of Orchestrating Global Cyber Attacks
The British government has accused Russian military intelligence of being behind four cyber attacks aimed at spreading confusion and disinformation. → Read More
Costa Coffee Radio Ad Banned for Poking Fun at Avocados
A radio advertisement for the coffee chain Costa has been banned for suggesting that customers should buy a bacon sandwich rather than avocados. → Read More
Indonesia Air Traffic Controller Called a Hero for Actions During Massive Earthquake
An air traffic controller in Indonesia has been called a hero after he helped a passenger plane to avoid the recent earthquake—despite losing his own life. → Read More
UK Salisbury Nerve-Agent Suspect Is Identified as Russian Colonel
One of the men wanted for the nerve attack on a former Russian spy in the British city of Salisbury has been unmasked as a decorated Russian colonel. → Read More
Poland Plans to Build Baltic Sea Canal to Bypass Russia
Poland is planning to construct a new canal so that its ships no longer have to pass through Russian waters. → Read More
British Woman Locked Up for Bringing Painkillers Into Egypt Loses Appeal
A British woman who was imprisoned in Egypt because she took hundreds of painkillers into the country has reportedly lost an appeal against her conviction. → Read More
British Woman Locked Up for Bringing Painkillers Into Egypt Loses Appeal
A British woman who was imprisoned in Egypt because she took hundreds of painkillers into the country has reportedly lost an appeal against her conviction. → Read More
UK’s Nuclear Deterrent Is ‘Not Fit for Purpose,’ British Lawmakers Say
Britain’s nuclear deterrent is “not fit for purpose,” a report by the country’s parliament has found. → Read More
Woman Dies as Storm Winds Blow Caravan Off Cliff in Republic of Ireland
A woman has died after a caravan was blown off a cliff in the Republic of Ireland, Irish police have confirmed. → Read More
Boy in Australia Is Arrested After Admitting Putting Needles in Fruit as a ‘Prank’
Australian authorities have arrested a young boy after he admitted he put needles in strawberries as a “prank.” → Read More
Man ‘Shouting Allahu Akbar’ Drives Car Into a Crowd in France
A man has driven his car into a crowd of people outside a bar in southern France while shouting “Allahu Akbar,” according to witnesses. → Read More
Miners in Australia Discover Gold Worth Over $11 Million
Miners in Australia have dug up gold worth more than $11 million in just four days—and there may be more to come. → Read More
One-Fifth of Tested British Meat Contains DNA From Other Animals, Study Reveals
Over a fifth of meat sold in the UK contains DNA from animals not listed on the packaging, new data suggests. → Read More
French Navy Ready to Act If Fishermen Clash Over Scallops Again
The French navy has said it will intervene if there are more clashes over scallops between French and British fishermen. → Read More
Migrant Sentenced to Prison in Germany for Murder of 15-Year-Old Ex-girlfriend
A migrant has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison in Germany for murdering his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend. → Read More
French Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot Resigns Unexpectedly During Live Radio Interview
French president Emmanuel Macron has been dealt a blow after his environment minister Nicolas Hulot resigned unexpectedly during a live radio interview. → Read More
Spanish Police Shut Down ‘Biggest Illegal Turtle Farm in Europe’
Spanish police have seized more than 1,100 turtles and tortoises from what they say was Europe’s biggest illegal farm. → Read More
Washington Bridge Teenager ‘Asked For a Push,’ Friend Says
The teenager who pushed her friend off a 60-foot tall bridge in Washington has said that her friend asked for the push. → Read More