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'Do me a favour': Murray hits back after legacy questioned
Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray hit back at suggestions he could "damage his legacy" if he continues his career after the 36-year-old Scot suffered a third straight first-round exit to start the season.
Ex-refugee Ali becomes women's boxing trailbazer
Britain's Ramla Ali said she sometimes felt she was dreaming after her journey from Somali refugee to trailblazing women's boxer took a big leap forward in Saudi Arabia.
Mo Farah wins UK plaudits after revealing true past
Olympic great Mo Farah won praise from across Britain's political spectrum Tuesday after the shock revelation that he was illegally trafficked as a child to the country and forced to work in domestic servitude.
Britain to offer work visas to graduates from world's top universities
Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world's best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the "best and brightest" workers.
Bidyanondo founder Kishore awarded by Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II of UK has recognized Bidyanondo founder Kishore Kumar Das with Commonwealth Points of Light award in honour of his exceptional voluntary service.
Britain calls ship seizure 'hostile act' as Iran releases video of capture
Britain denounces Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf as a "hostile act" and rejects Tehran's explanation that it seized the vessel because it had been involved in an accident.
Britain bans 'harmful' gender stereotypes from ads
Ads featuring "harmful gender stereotypes" which are likely to cause offence will be banned in Britain under new rules that could have a major impact on the industry.
Brexit future lies in MPs' hands: May
Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday said it was up to MPs to decide whether Britain leaves the European Union next March with no deal despite the potentially catastrophic impact.
'Terror attack' near UK parliament
British police arrest a man on suspicion of terrorism offences after he drove a car into security barriers outside parliament and injured at least two people.
Britain can benefit from Brexit
The British voters' decision to leave the European Union (EU), or “Brexit”, has triggered a major reshuffling of global political and economic alignments.
Remaking Britain
Britain will have a new prime minister today – but the country's post-European Union future remains uncertain. Indeed, prolonged delays are likely in implementing the voters' decision to leave the EU.
Britain, France mark 100 years since bloodiest WWI battle
With a cannon blast and a piercing whistle, Britain and France on Friday marked 100 years since soldiers emerged from their trenches to begin one of the bloodiest battles of World War I at the River Somme.
Britain exits EU
A52-48 split in vote in favour to exit the European Union; it will have tremendous multifaceted implications for Great Britain.
Britain underestimating number of child abuse victims: David Schwimmer
Hollywood actor David Schwimmer says Britain is underestimating the number of children who are victims of sexual abuse.
Britain votes to leave EU
Britain has voted to break out of the European Union, national media declares. The UK has voted by 52% to 48% to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.
British politician quits Brexit camp, citing 'lies and xenophobia'
British politician, Sayeeda Warsi accuses those campaigning for Britain to leave the European Union of spreading lies, hate and xenophobia, saying she is switching to the "Remain" camp.
Thai king marks 70 years on the throne
Queen Elizabeth of Britain and US President Barack Obama have sent congratulations to King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of his 70th anniversary of accession to the throne.
India's 'Pocket Hercules' dies at 104
Manohar Aich, the bodybuilder who became the first Indian to take the Mr. Universe title in 1952 and won the nickname 'Pocket Hercules' for his tiny stature, has died aged 104.
First South Korean wins Man Booker International Prize
South Korean author Han Kang won the Man Booker International Prize, sharing the £50,000 ($72,000, 63,500 euros) award with her translator -- who had only taught herself Korean three years before.
