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BBC Apologizes for its ‘Disdainful’ Treatment of Jewish Concerns
The BBC has apologised for years of “unacceptable” handling of complaints about anti-Israel bias in its Arabic output,…
Panicking Iranian Officials Seeking British Passports to Usher Families Out of Country Amid Protests: Report
Iranian officials are reportedly attempting to secure British passports for their families to exit the country as many violent…
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…