UK

• Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament

  The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009.

  World

  Apr 16
  
• U.K. police say London chemical attack suspect likely vanished in the Thames

  Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell said closed-circuit television images showed Abdul Ezedi walking on a bridge over the river but never exiting it.

  Crime

  Feb 9
  
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• U.K. moves to ban disposable vapes amid rising use in kids

  The U.K. will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit the use of candy-flavored e-cigarettes to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, officials said Monday.

  Health

  Jan 29
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• U.K., Canada, Sweden, Ukraine sue Iran over downed jet

  The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine have launched a case against Iran at the United Nation's highest court over the 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
• London Calling: Clark feat. Thom Yorke and Medicine

  What's new and cool from the UK this week? Something new featuring Thom Yorke that should be very appealing to Radiohead fans.

  Entertainment

  Jun 6, 2023
• Uganda anti-LGBTQ2 law blasted by Canada, allies: ‘Abhorrent’

  The British government said Monday it was "appalled" by the Ugandan law, adding it remained firmly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances.

  World

  May 29, 2023
• London Calling: The Bug Club

  This week's new and cool track from the UK is provided by a trio from South Wales

  Entertainment

  May 16, 2023
• London Calling: DEADLETTER and The Snitching Hour

  This week's new and cool track from the UK features Yorkshire accents and saxophones colliding in a song that brings back old New Wave feels.

  Entertainment

  May 9, 2023
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• B.C. man reflects on front-row view of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation

  Carl Zanon documented much of his experience at Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in photos he still has, courtesy of a camera gifted to him from a Nelson community group. 

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
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• London Calling: Tribes and “Hard Pill”

  Here's the week's new and cool song from His Majesty's Kingdom. Prepare for fuzz.

  Entertainment

  Apr 25, 2023