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UK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia

The United Kingdom has announced dozens of new sanctions against Russia, targeting African mercenary groups backed by Moscow and people involved in the Ukraine war and a nerve agent attack on British soil. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Thursday announced 56 new designations against individuals and entities, which it said target Russia’s military … Read moreUK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia

Germany says UK taking lead on possible Eurofighters for Turkey

A project to possibly supply Turkey with Eurofighter jets is an effort being driven by the United Kingdom and is in the early stages, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says. “There are certain projects that are just getting started, … one that the UK government is taking forward and for which negotiations have now begun,” Scholz … Read moreGermany says UK taking lead on possible Eurofighters for Turkey

Surge in anti-Semitic incidents in UK over past year: Charity

The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the United Kingdom has soared since Israel launched its assault on Gaza in response to the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, according to a Jewish charity. The Community Security Trust (CST), which monitors anti-Semitism in the UK, released its latest figures on Wednesday, reporting 5,583 anti-Semitic incidents across … Read moreSurge in anti-Semitic incidents in UK over past year: Charity

UK’s Starmer calls for ‘de-escalation’ between Israel and Hezbollah

The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for “restraint and de-escalation” between Israel and Hezbollah at his Labour Party’s annual conference, although his speech was interrupted by a heckler protesting against the UK’s continuing support for Israel in its war on Gaza. Addressing party delegates on Tuesday, Starmer urged “all parties to step … Read moreUK’s Starmer calls for ‘de-escalation’ between Israel and Hezbollah

UK inquiry finds ‘dishonesty and greed’ behind Grenfell Tower fire deaths

Incompetence, dishonesty and greed were behind the 72 “avoidable” deaths in the Grenfell Tower fire in London, a report into the 2017 tragedy has concluded. Delivered on Wednesday following a six-year inquiry, the final report stated that decades of failure by United Kingdom governments, indifference to safety by authorities, dishonest and incompetent manufacturers and installers … Read moreUK inquiry finds ‘dishonesty and greed’ behind Grenfell Tower fire deaths

UK charges pro-Palestine protester behind divisive ‘coconut’ placard

On November 11, 37-year-old teacher Marieha Hussain joined thousands of pro-Palestine protesters in London to call for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza. During the rally, she raised her placard depicting the faces of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman, the former home secretary, alongside coconuts under a tree on a beach. Her … Read moreUK charges pro-Palestine protester behind divisive ‘coconut’ placard

US, UK, most EU nations to boycott Putin inauguration

The United States and most European Union nations have said they will not send envoys to Tuesday’s inauguration of Vladimir Putin as Russian president. Putin, 71, secured a fifth term in office in a March election that critics said lacked democratic legitimacy. He gained 87.28 percent of the vote, weeks after the sudden death of … Read moreUS, UK, most EU nations to boycott Putin inauguration

Ireland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK: Report

The Republic of Ireland is looking to amend the law to allow the return of asylum seekers to the United Kingdom, according to broadcaster RTE, after an influx over the border with Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK. Dublin’s Minister of Justice Helen McEntee, who will visit London on Monday, told a parliamentary … Read moreIreland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK: Report

UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks, telling the upper house of Parliament that he will force new legislation through despite its opposition to the plan. Sunak said the government had booked commercial charter planes and trained staff to take asylum seekers to … Read moreUK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks

UK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron

The United Kingdom will not halt arms sales to Israel by British companies after reviewing the latest legal advice on the matter, Foreign Minister David Cameron has said. Six months into the Israeli assault on Gaza, triggered by the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has come under heavy … Read moreUK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron

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