Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned Russia that invading Ukraine would be "disastrous" and a "painful, violent and bloody business". Speaking as the Foreign Office pulled some embassy staff out of Ukraine, the PM said the situation was "pretty gloomy" but war was not inevitable. He said the UK was "leading on creating a package… Continue reading Russian Invasion of Ukraine Would be Disastrous- Boris Johnson _Ada Nkong

Boris Johnson is expected to announce an easing of England's Covid rules when he makes a statement on Plan B later. The cabinet will review the latest data before Mr Johnson addresses Parliament in the afternoon. A government spokeswoman said the decision was "finely balanced" but the latest data was "encouraging", with cases falling since… Continue reading Covid: Boris Johnson to Ease Plan B Measures_Ada Nkong

Russian officials have said during high-level talks in Geneva that they have no intention of invading Ukraine, a top US diplomat says. Reports say that around 100,000 Russian troops have been deployed near the border with Ukraine, prompting fears of an incursion. Russia warned the US not to "underestimate the risks" involved in Moscow's confrontation… Continue reading Geneva Talks: Russia Downplays Threat to Ukraine_Ada Nkong

At least 21 people have died after heavy snow trapped them in their vehicles in northern Pakistan. As many as 1,000 vehicles became stranded as would-be tourists reportedly rushed to view the winter snowfall in the hilltop town of Murree. A policeman, his wife and their six children, as well as another family-of-five, are among… Continue reading Pakistan: Many Dead as Snow Traps Drivers in Vehicles_Ada Nkong

gland will continue with its Plan B Covid measures amid growing pressures on the NHS, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister said it would be "folly" to think the pandemic was over and pressure on hospitals would be "considerable" over the coming weeks. However, he added the country was in a "much better position"… Continue reading England Must Stick to Covid Plan B -Boris Johnson_Ada Nkong

A woman who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell and gave key evidence at her sex-trafficking trial hopes the verdict will bring "solace" to other survivors. "I am so relieved and grateful," said Annie Farmer, the only witness to use her real name during her testimony. "I hope this verdict… demonstrates that no one is above… Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors Express Relief at Guilty Verdict_Ada Nkong

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the churchman's death marked "another chapter of bereavement in our nation's farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans". Archbishop Tutu had helped bequeath "a liberated South Africa," he added. Tutu was… Continue reading South Africa’s Apartheid Hero Desmond Tutu Dies at 90_Ada Nkong

The UK government says it has removed Nigeria and 10 other countries from it's travel ban list. A release from the British high commissioner in Nigeria says the ban was lifted after considering medical data. Angola, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa are among the countries whose bans were lifted. The statement cited… Continue reading UK Removes Nigeria, 10 Other Countries From Travel Ban List_Ada Nkong