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They’re back! Sun-seeking Britons return to Portugal as travel ban ends
Twenty-two flights from Britain were due to land in Portugal on Monday, with most heading to the southern Algarve region, famous for its beaches and golf courses.
- by Marco Trujillo and Catarina Demony
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Britain’s Jews should not have to endure ‘shameful racism’, says Boris Johnson
Johnson was responding to a video that showed a convoy of cars bearing Palestinian flags driving through a Jewish community in north London, broadcasting anti-Semitic messages.
- by William James
Dozens of charities quietly dump Prince Andrew following Epstein embarrassment
Charities have rushed to distance themselves from Queen’s son over links with dead paedophile Epstein, in one case hiding a charity plaque bearing his name behind a plant.
- by Victoria Ward and Lizzie Roberts
Italy’s Berlusconi leaves hospital amid post-virus struggles
Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was released from Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital on Saturday, where he was treated for complications related to his earlier bout with coronavirus.
WHO says rich countries shouldn’t charge citizens for hotel quarantine
Travellers should not suffer financially as a result of quarantine restrictions used to protect the health of the population, it says.
- by Latika Bourke
Controversial reporter Martin Bashir leaves BBC amid Princess Diana investigation
The BBC says Bashir has quit for health reasons, as an investigation into claims about his conduct is wrapped up.
- by Bevan Shields
Phone a friend: Boris Johnson pressures Morrison on net zero by 2050 during climate call
The conversation occurred on the same day the British Prime Minister’s climate chief said it was time to “consign coal power to history”.
- by Bevan Shields
Ireland’s health system targeted in ‘serious’ ransomware attack
Appointments and elective surgeries were cancelled at several hospitals and Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said the disruption could last for days.
Australian banker paid David Cameron more than he earned as UK’s PM
The former British prime minister was accused of “stalking” rather than lobbying on behalf of controversial banker Lex Greensill.
- by Latika Bourke
Stand-off leads to Scottish police freeing men held by British immigration force
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who wants to wrest immigration powers from the United Kingdom government, welcomed the police force’s actions.
- by Reuters
Royal life a mix of Truman Show and a zoo, says Prince Harry
Asked on a podcast if he felt as if he was in a cage while in his royal duties, the former senior British royal opened up about living in the public eye.
- by Rasha Ali