The Dispatch

Royal Baby Archie to be baptized today

The christening of the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will take place today in a private ceremony. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who was born on 6 May,…

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Iran threatens tit-for-tat retaliation after after Royal Marines storm super tanker

Iran has threatened to seize a British tanker after Royal Marines held one of their vessels suspected of taking oil to Syria off the coast of Gibraltar. Mohsen Rezai, a…

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Opposition grows in Germany for Ursula von der Leyen’s nomination for EU President

Only one third of Germans believe their defense minister, Ursula von der Leyen, is a good choice to lead the EU Commission, according to a Deutschlandtrend survey, organized by Germany's…

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The Netherlands mulling making it a crime to rescue migrants at sea

Government Coalition party the VVD has proposed to make it a crime to rescue migrants from drowning at sea, despite international treaties making it an obligation. The plan has a…

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Deutsche Telekom launches Germany’s first 5G network

Deutsche Telekom, Germany's largest telecom company has launched the country's first 5G network, but for now it only works in two cities - Bonn and Berlin - and only…

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George Osborne’s ambitions to run IMF

George Osborne is considering putting his name forward to replace Christine Lagarde as the head of the International Monetary Fund, according to reports, a move that would see him become…

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4,500 jobs at risk at William Hill

Gambling firm William Hill has confirmed plans to shut 700 betting shops, placing 4,500 jobs at risk. The bookmaker had threatened such a move before a crackdown to cut stakes…

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An Exhibition Exploring Aviation Over The Next 100 Years At London’s Saatchi Gallery

To celebrate its centenary British Airways is launching BA 2119: Flight of the Future, a first-of-its-kind exhibition looking ahead to the next 100 years of flying and imagining what…

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Political storm in Germany over choice of von der Leyen for European Commission chief

The nomination of German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen as new European Commission chief has sparked fresh tensions within Chancellor Angela Merkel's fragile coalition that threatened to split her…

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Fears protests could worsen in Hong Kong as police make arrests

There is concern in Hong Kong that the situation could worsen after police arrested more than a dozen people following protests earlier this week. Weeks of mass protests in the…

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UPDATED: Royal Marines board oil tanker in Gibraltar

Royal Marines have boarded an oil tanker on its way to Syria thought to be breaching EU sanctions. The government of Gibraltar said there was reason to believe the ship,…

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UK: Doctors unwilling to prescribe medical cannabis in the knowledge that there is little evidence to stand up some of the claims – Commons Health and Social Care Committee

Families' hopes were unfairly raised when doctors were allowed to prescribe cannabis, a report has concluded. The public had expected ready access to prescriptions after the law changed in November…

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Plans to overhaul Amsterdam’s red-light district

Femke Halsema, Amsterdam’s new mayor, announced plans to overhaul the city’s red-light district in a bid to protect sex workers. In what would be the most radical revamp of…

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Royal baby Archie to be baptized on Saturday

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son Archie will be christened on Saturday. Archie, who was born on 6 May, is seventh in line to…

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Sea-Watch ship captain moved to secret location after threats

Carola Rackete, the German captain of a rescue charity ship, has received threats and has been moved to a secret location, the German charity Sea-Watch said on Wednesday. An Italian…

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Obesity tops smoking as main cause of cancers in the UK

According to a study that has just been released by Cancer Research UK obesity now causes more cases of four common cancers in the UK than smoking. Despite that,…

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Wales gives all NHS staff access to Microsoft 365 as part of huge tech shake-up

Every public sector health worker in Wales will be given access to Microsoft programs such as Outlook and Teams as part of a country-wide focus on digital transformation. More than…

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The RAF continues to take the fight to Daesh in Syria

Following the liberation by the Syrian Democratic Forces of the last territory held by Daesh or ISIS in Syria, Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to fly daily armed…

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Wife of ruler of Dubai reported to have escaped to the UK

Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, a wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, is in hiding in London and said to be in fear for her life…

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Swiss women’s international footballer Florijana Ismaili confirmed dead

Switzerland women’s international Florijana Ismaili has been confirmed dead. Ismaili, a female football player with the Swiss national team, has been declared missing after a swimming accident on Lake Como…

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Johnson and Hunt accused of trying to turn UK into a haven for tax evasion and money laundering

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have been accused of trying to turn the UK into a haven for tax evaders and money launderers after the Tory leadership rivals each backed…

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Prince William greets his mother’s well wishers who held vigil on her birthday

Prince William has stunned well-wishers after he greeted them in person outside Kensington Palace as they held an all-day vigil to mark his late mother's birthday. A small group of…

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UK extremely concerned that Iran breached 2015 nuclear deal

Downing Street says it is "extremely concerning" that Iran has breached the 2015 nuclear deal it signed with major foreign powers. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran…

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Church of England issues first ‘commandments’ for social media use

The Church of England has issued its first set of guidelines for followers who use social media. The digital charter is based on five key principles of truth, kindness, welcome,…

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Swiss stock exchange loses EU access

The Swiss Market Index rose 1pc in early trading on the first day since EU-based traders lost the right to trade equities in the country as a result of a diplomatic…

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Uncertainty for British trucks in the case of ‘no deal’ Brexit

The Daily Telegraph reports that British trucks will not be able to board ships in Dover in a "no deal" Brexit if they do not have the correct customs paperwork, following…

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Swiss footballer Florijana Ismaili missing in Lake Como in Italy

Florijana Ismaili, a female football player with the Swiss national team, has been declared missing after a swimming accident on Lake Como in Italy. Ismaili, 24, has played for the…

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UK sends largest Royal Navy presence to Baltic Sea in over 100 years

Over 4,000 service personnel and 44 ships from seven different countries in the British-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) are taking part in the mission in Lithuania, close to Moscow’s exclave in…

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Bereaved parents in the UK spared children’s burial and cremation costs

Families grieving the tragic loss of a child will no longer have to meet the costs of their burial or cremation, as a result of a new government scheme set…

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Switzerland-EU partnership deadline looms

The European Union is threatening that from Sunday midnight, to terminate its preferential treatment of Swiss stock exchanges. From July 1, the EU would no longer recognize Swiss stock-exchange regulations…

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UK: Newborn, whose birth was induced after his 8-month pregnant mother was stabbed to death, in critical condition

A boy whose birth was induced after his mother was stabbed to death is in critical condition. Kelly-Mary Fauvrelle, 26, was around eight months pregnant when she was killed in…

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UK’s main parties face ‘political extinction’ without Brexit – Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson, the likely next U.K. prime minister, said if the U.K. doesn't leave the European Union on October 31, the two main British parties will face "political extinction." Speaking…

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Photo Story: Armed Forces Day in the UK

A handout picture provided by the British Ministry of Defence showing the British Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatic Team The Red Arrows flyover the Salisbury Cathedral, southern England, 29 June…

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Amsterdam having second thoughts about various festivals in the city

Amsterdam city council is taking a critical look at the effect of festivals on the city and plans to set up a special commission to vet which events can…

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E-voting suffers another setback in Switzerland

The Swiss government has decided to suspend efforts to enshrine electronic voting into the country's law, but it plans to continue trials using improved systems. A consultation among political…

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May’s appeal to the Conservative Party not to abandon traditional values

Theresa May urged the Tory party to stick to its traditional values as she called on her successor to maintain her approach to “co-operation and compromise” on the world…

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Photo Story: The Montreux Jazz Festival

British musician Elton John performs on the stage during his final 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour at the 53rd Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF), in Montreux, Switzerland on the evening of…

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Photo Story: Glastonbury Festival Day Three

Abba tribute band Björn Again play The Pyramid Stage on day three of the Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, Britain 28 June 2019. Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is…

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Microsoft ramps up prepartions for the opening of the flagship Microsoft Store in London

Two people will get the chance to play some of the latest Xbox games with England footballer Raheem Sterling and Star Wars’ John Boyega in the flagship Microsoft Store in…

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Scotland and Wales join forces to demand the new British PM rule out no-deal Brexit

The first ministers of Scotland and Wales have joined forces to demand the new British prime minister rule out a “disastrous” no-deal Brexit. With Boris Johnson battling Jeremy Hunt to…

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U.K. seeks to boost tourism industry

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced the first tourism sector deal will prepare Britain for an extra 9 million visitors per year, with commitment to build 130,000 new…

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U.S. wants the Netherlands to supply ground support in Syria

The Dutch newspaper Volkskrant reported that the United States asked the Netherlands to supply ground military resources as part of a new mission to Syria. The newspaper quoted the…

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex to take Archie with them on official visit to South Africa

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have revealed they will take their son Archie with them when they make an official visit to South Africa this autumn. In addition, the…

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Britain’s economy is around 1.3% larger than previously thought

Britain’s economy is around 1.3% larger than previously thought – an increase of £26 billion. Statisticians announced this after a major revision of growth data from the past 20 years.…

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Japan urges UK to avoid no-deal Brexit

Japan's foreign minister has told the BBC that he has been telling the two prospective Conservative leaders to avoid a no-deal Brexit. Taro Kono told the Today programme that he…

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Photo Story: Russian warship escorted through the English Channel

A handout picture provided by the British Ministry of Defence showing British Royal Navy HMS FORTH (foreground), a River-class offshore patrol vessel, accompanies the Russian Navy’s corvette, Vasily Bykov, through…

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New concerns for Angela Merkel’s health as German Chancellor once more seen trembling in Berlin

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen trembling once again during a ceremony in Berlin on Thursday, eight days after a similar incident. Merkel, 64, was seen gripping her arms as…

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Bosnian man arrested in Germany over Paris 2015 terrorist attacks

German security forces have arrested a Bosnian man wanted in connection with the 2015 Paris attacks and are preparing his extradition to Belgium. The man has only been identified as…

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Photo Story: Brussels procession of Ommegang

Performers in medieval costumes take part in the procession of 'Ommegang', at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium, in the evening of the 26th June 2019. Ommegang is Brussels' traditional…

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Photo Story: Glastonbury Festival Day One

Festivalgoers camp the first day of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, Britain 26 June 2019. Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is a five-day festival of contemporary…

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Photo Story: RAF Typhoons Intercept Russian Military Aircraft Close To Estonian Airspace

A handout picture provided by the British Ministry of Defence showing a Russian SU-27 aircraft, in a photo from a British Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon aircraft (not pictured) from…

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Rare bacterial infection causes death of 12 persons in Essex in the UK

Medical authorities in the UK revealed that 12 people have died of a rare bacterial infection that has spread in Essex. The NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group has confirmed…

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German firm Brenntag under the spotlight for selling chemicals to Syria

Shares in German chemicals distributor Brenntag dropped 4.4% on Wednesday after a German media report that said the company sold substances to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons.…

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Banks in the UK restarting preparations for a no-deal Brexit

Banks in Britain are showing signs of restarting preparations for a no-deal Brexit after a lull in the shift of financial services jobs and capital from Britain to the…

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New bill presented in the UK to punish animal abusers

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a new bill to enable tougher prison sentences for the worst animal abusers which will be introduced to Parliament today. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing)…

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Telekom Deutschland Now Ready To Build A First-Class 5G Network In Germany

Telekom Deutschland has just announced it acquired 5G frequencies worth 2.17 billion euros on an auction in Germany. 5G is finally going to be launched in Germany. 4 frequency blocks…

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Photo Story: The Heat is On

A man rides his bicycle under the water jet of a sprinkler system in Berlin, Germany. According to forecast, the temperatures should rise to almost 40 degrees Celsius in the coming…

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