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MPs around the world moved to action by George Floyd death
Death of black American led to debate around the world over race, inequality and police brutality
UK orders millions of 90-minute Covid test kits
Ministers say the new tests can help stifle new outbreaks
Second former Unaoil executive jailed over Iraq contract bribe
Stephen Whiteley was part of plot to pay bribes to win a multi-million-dollar oil infrastructure contract
Coastal communities face $14tn flooding threat as sea levels rise
Up to 287 million people could be exposed to coastal flooding by 2100, new report warns
UK’s failure to sanction Iranian military officials a ‘striking omission’
No Revolutionary Guard leaders were included in list of senior figures under Britain’s new sanctions regime
Orders for new aircraft at 10-year low as Covid-19 saps travel demand
Airlines are scaling back their orders for new jets as analysts predict that travel slump could last years
UK's first anti-slavery commissioner: There will be no change until a CEO is in the dock
Kevin Hyland says world has failed to address scandal of human trafficking and abuse
UK jails manager over Iraq oil bribery probe
Pair were found guilty of paying off Iraqi officials to secure contracts to rebuild Iraq after 2003
Kuwaiti banker faces arrest in Switzerland over $850m investigation
Fahad Al Rajaan is accused of being at the centre of a vast web of secret commissions and kickbacks
Mutation speeding spread of coronavirus worldwide
UK researchers say a Covid-19 variant is found in three quarters of cases reported around the world
Britain suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he will stop riot control equipment from being exported to the city
Coronavirus: UK vaccine trial shows ‘promising’ early results
A test involving more than 1,000 volunteers has shown the vaccine produces a strong immune response and few side effects
ISIS supporter Shamima Begum can return to UK, judges rule
London's High Court ruling states Begum should be allowed to challenge on UK soil the revocation of her British citizenship
Coronavirus: Early UK results raise hope for vaccine before year’s end
Reports suggest ‘double protection’ against Covid-19 from vaccine being developed at Oxford University
Prankster targets Polish president with fake UN call
Posing as the head of the UN, Russian comedian left the Polish leader nonplussed during an 11-minute call
