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Johnson threatens retaliation if Russia responsible in stricken-spy case

Investigators at the scene in Salibury

Investigators next to a police tent outside the Mill pub at the Maltings in Salisbury Source: AAP

Counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into why a former Russian spy and his daughter suddenly fell ill in Britain. The British government says, if the Russian government is found to be responsible for their mysterious illnesses, there will be serious consequences. The pair remain in a critical condition in hospital.


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Counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into why a former Russian spy and his daughter suddenly fell ill in Britain. The British government says, if the Russian government is found to be responsible for their mysterious illnesses, there will be serious consequences. The pair remain in a critical condition in hospital.



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