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Country in northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km² (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate.

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UK PM Johnson's minister for Wales resigns on first day of election campaign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's minister for Wales has resigned on the first day of the formal election campaign.
Reuters - Published on November 6, 2019

Good opportunity for us to see firsthand what is happening on ground: EU delegation visiting Kashmir

Nathan Gill, Member of European Parliament from Wales while leaving for Kashmir said, "It is a good opportunity for us to go into Kashmir as a foreign delegation and to be able to see firsthand..
IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2019

▶ Videos for Wales

Government unveils Brexit plan for January 31

On January 31, a special Cabinet meeting will take place outside London, with ministers to meet in a venue in the north of England. They will discuss the PM’s "levelling up" agenda and how the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 4 days ago

Buckland: Cameras in court will ‘increase confidence’

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has said television cameras in Crown courts will “increase confidence” in the justice system. New legislation will allow cameras to film sentencing proceedings for..

Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 6 days ago

Christmay Day dips for brave swimmers in UK and Ireland

Hardy swimmers take the plunge for Christmas Day dips around the UK and Ireland, with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar among those taking part in the sea off Dublin. The Serpentine lake in London's Hyde Park..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published on December 25, 2019

2019 sporting year in pictures

A look back at a year of sport in 2019. From Wales' Six Nations win, to Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title fight and everything in between.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:26Published on December 22, 2019

PM appoints Simon Hart as Secretary of State for Wales

Boris Johnson has appointed Simon Hart as Secretary of State for Wales in the first change to his Cabinet following the General Election. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:52Published on December 16, 2019

Boris Johnson speaks from Downing Street after landslide election win

Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Friday for unity to heal the Brexit divisions that have riven the United Kingdom.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:50Published on December 13, 2019

Victory for nationalism? Johnson's win puts UK's future in doubt

Britain's election result was hailed as a victory for English, Scottish and Irish nationalism. Could it could spell the end of the United Kingdom? Ciara Lee reports

Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:41Published on December 13, 2019

Corbyn: 'Universal credit is cruel'

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has delivered a speech at Bangor University in Wales setting out his party's solution to the social care crisis while impersonating Boris Johnson. Report by Gyanen. Like us..

Credit: ODN Duration: 02:28Published on December 8, 2019

Gareth Thomas in tears as parents surprise him

Former Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas was left in tears after being surprised on stage by his parents while receiving an award honouring his role as a sporting inspiration. Thomas, 45, held his head in..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:35Published on December 7, 2019

Charming sunrise seen over Welsh mountains

A British man films the view from the summit of Snowdon in Wales at daybreak.

Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 00:33Published on December 4, 2019

Hafod Hardware releases touching Christmas advert

An emotive Christmas advert for a small hardware store in Wales has been released, encouraging viewers to be a kid this Christmas.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:02Published on December 4, 2019

Gareth Thomas opens up to Prince Harry about breaking HIV stigma

Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas has told the Duke of Sussex his success on the pitch will fade in years to come but his lasting legacy will be raising awareness about HIV. Thomas and Harry, a long-term..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:30Published on December 1, 2019

Ryan Giggs hoping Azerbaijanis support Wales for Euro 2020

Wales manager Ryan Giggs says he hopes Azerbaijanis adopt Wales as their second team with the Red Dragons playing two matches of their Euro 2020 group matches in the capital city, Baku. The former..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published on November 30, 2019

Election 2019: November 25 round-up

A round-up from the campaign trail on November 25, when Boris Johnson visited Wales and Jeremy Corbyn tried his hand at bricklaying in Nottinghamshire.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published on November 25, 2019

Boris Johnson: Jeremy Corbyn 'would fleece the entire country'

Boris Johnson claimed Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell would 'fleece the entire country' as he addressed supporters in Wrexham to launch his Welsh manifesto. Earlier the Conservative leader tried his..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published on November 25, 2019

PM on Brexit deal: 'Pop it in the popty ping'

Boris Johnson's Brexit deal-ready meal analogy continued in Wrexham on Monday, as he employed a term often used in Wales for a microwave. The prime minister said the Conservatives are the only party..

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:35Published on November 25, 2019

PM serving beef and shearing sheep in Wales

Boris Johnson visited the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Llanelwedd on Monday ahead of the Conservative Party's Welsh manifesto launch in Wrexham. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at..

Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published on November 25, 2019

Boris Johnson shears a sheep on campaign trail in Wales

Boris Johnson has sheared a sheep as he visited the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Llanelwedd, Wales as he campaigns for the General Election. The Prime Minister took a pair of scissors to the North..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published on November 25, 2019