The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed that British coronavirus victims have died because the head of the World Health Organization was ‘bought’ by China. Pompeo’s comments came during a meeting of cross-party MPs at a private meeting, during which he said that people had died during the pandemic ‘because of the deal … Read more
Top US diplomat Mike Pompeo meets Boris Johnson and Dominic Raab amid growing stand-off with China Donald Trump ‘s top diplomat was in London to discuss China and other issues Came amid growing tensions over Hong Kong and persecution of minorities Mr Pompeo arrived in a Stars and Stripes mask to meet backbenchers By David … Read more
A coronavirus patient saved from the brink of death by a double-lung transplant has made a full recovery from the deadly disease, according to doctors in Wuhan. The 65-year-old pensioner, named Cui Zhiqiang, was discharged by a hospital today – three months after he underwent the operation billed as ‘highly risky’ by surgeons. Mr Cui … Read more
China warned yesterday that Britain was heading down the ‘wrong path’ ahead of Dominic Raab announcing the suspension of an extradition treaty with Hong Kong. The Foreign Secretary pulled the reciprocal arrangement and also extended an arms embargo with China to the formerly autonomous city following Beijing’s imposition of a new national security law. Wang … Read more
Nearly four months after President Trump said mask-wearing was not for him, he sent out a tweet Monday suggesting people should cover their faces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. ‘We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face … Read more
Dominic Raab today announced the UK’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong is being ‘immediately and indefinitely’ suspended after Beijing imposed a controversial national security law. The Foreign Secretary said the UK wants a ‘positive relationship’ with China but ‘we will be clear where we disagree’. He said: ‘I have consulted with the Home Secretary, the … Read more
MPs have warned the UK is ‘sliding towards a cold war’ with China and it must ‘work with its allies’ to tell Beijing ‘enough is enough’ as Dominic Raab prepares to announce Britain’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong is being suspended. The Foreign Secretary is due to deliver a statement to MPs in the House … Read more
Russell Crowe reveals the unlikely feud between rapper Kanye West and footy star Sam Burgess after the trio spent time together at a London hotel By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:14 BST, 20 July 2020 | Updated: 03:21 BST, 20 July 2020 Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has revealed the unlikely feud between … Read more
ANDREW PIERCE: Is Philip Hammond getting too cosy with tyrants? By Andrew Pierce for the Daily Mail Published: 02:03 BST, 20 July 2020 | Updated: 02:03 BST, 20 July 2020 When the Kremlin tried to assassinate double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, Philip Hammond was hawkish in calling for retaliation against Russia. But is the … Read more
Britain is set to tear up its extradition agreement with Hong Kong today as Dominic Raab warns the country must be ‘very careful’ in its dealings with China. In a move that will further escalate tensions, the Foreign Secretary is expected to announce that the Government will no longer hand over suspects to the former … Read more