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U.K. Court to Hear Uyghur Demands to Ban Xinjiang Cotton
A Uyghur organization and a human rights group are taking the U.K. government to court to challenge Britain’s…
British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns Six Weeks After Appointment from Queen Elizabeth II
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after less than only two months in office after significant pressure rising from a reversal of economic policies that created economic uncertainty.
SHOCK: Russian Fighter Jet Fired Missile Near British Surveillance Plane Over Black Sea
Britain’s defense minister said the incident proves the Russian military is “not beyond” deciding “the rules don't apply to them,” and said patrols would return with British fighter aircraft escorts for protection.
U.S., U.K. Hold Drone Drill in Persian Gulf After Iran Seizures
The U.S. Navy held a joint drone drill with the United Kingdom on Friday in the Persian Gulf,…
British Grid Operator Preparing for Possibility of Winter Power Cuts
The British grid operator said Thursday that customers could experience short-term outages during the winter in the event…
London Police Arrest 12 After Weeklong Demonstrations at Iranian Embassy
British police said Monday that 12 people were arrested and at least five police officers were seriously injured…
Large Disorderly Protest Reported Against Iran Regime at London Embassy, Police Reinforcements Called
Violent street protests erupted outside the Iranian embassy in London on Sunday, with rocks thrown at police and…
U.K. Government to Lift Ban on Fracking in England to Boost Energy Supply
The U.K. government confirmed Thursday that it’s lifting a ban on fracking in England, arguing that the move…
King Charles May Face Difficulty Keeping the British Commonwealth Together
When Queen Elizabeth took the throne at the tender age of 25, the sun was only just beginning…
British PM Reverses Ban on Fracking to Combat Rising Energy Prices
British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday that she is lifting the ban on fracking to help…