UK parliament backs report that Boris Johnson lied over 'partygate'
Lawmakers in the House of Commons voted 354 to 7 to endorse the committee's report after a five-hour debate on its findings.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Boris Johnson Q&A: Why report into misleading parliament still matters, even after he resigned as an MP
Misleading the house is treated exceptionally seriously because of the centrality of ministerial accountability to parliament.
Mon Jun 19 2023
'Terrible': UK minister sorry for lockdown-breaking party video
The 45-second clip shows revellers partying in December 2020 when the British public in London were banned from socialising indoors.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Boris Johnson wilfully misled parliament, says UK report dubbed "rubbish" by ex-PM
Boris Johnson condemns the report as "rubbish", "a lie" and "a charade", and accusing committee members of waging a vendetta against him.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Boris Johnson referred to police over possible new COVID rule breaches
The Cabinet Office confirmed it had passed information to the police "in line with obligations in the civil service code".
Wed May 24 2023
Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson fights for career in testimony on lockdown parties
Johnson said in written evidence that he had misled parliament but insisted he "would never have dreamed" of doing so intentionally.
Wed Mar 22 2023
UK PM Boris Johnson under pressure after losing two parliamentary seats
Johnson has resisted intense pressure to resign after he was fined for breaking lockdown rules at his Downing Street office.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Shorthand for scandal, from Watergate to Partygate
Over the past five decades, there have been more than 200-gate scandals.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Damaged, UK's Boris Johnson scrapes win in party confidence vote
Johnson says it is 'decisive result'.
Tue Jun 07 2022
After 'partygate', UK PM Johnson faces confidence vote
Johnson has been under growing pressure, unable to move on from a report that documented alcohol-fuelled parties during lockdowns.
Mon Jun 06 2022
Boris Johnson takes responsibility but will not quit over lockdown parties
Official report blames senior leadership failures.
Thu May 26 2022
UK government on defensive as 'partygate' report looms
The report is set to offer more details of parties at the heart of power while the rest of the country was under a strict COVID-19 lockdown.
Wed May 25 2022
Fresh photos of UK PM Johnson drinking reignite 'Partygate' row
New photographs reignites opposition accusations that Johnson breached his own COVID-19 lockdown rules.
Tue May 24 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024