Britain
UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
His announcement fell short of forcing the launch of a formal leadership contest, but piled pressure on the British leader, who has so far weathered a drip-fed series of demands that he step down.
Prince Harry says antisemitism in UK is 'deeply troubling'
The BBC’s commitment to losing Eurovision is genuinely impressive - comment
One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues
US embassy issues security alert amid arsons against UK Jewish sites
The embassy advised American citizens to be aware of their surroundings when attending Jewish places of worship, religious sites, and community centers.
UK to face 'big tariff' if it doesn't drop tech tax, Trump says
Trump's threats come ahead of a visit by Britain's head of state, King Charles, who the US president hopes can help repair the strained relationship between the two countries.
UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment
A total of 25 people have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police and Counter Terrorism Policing. Eight of them have been charged, one convicted, and the rest remain under investigation.
Coming soon to Israel? The extreme anti-smoking law passed in Britain
New legislation in Britain prohibits the sale of tobacco products to an entire generation, in a move intended to dramatically reduce smoking rates and reshape public health for years to come.
UK condemns North Korean missile launches testing warheads containing cluster munitions
"Ballistic missile launches on 19 April are another breach of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), destabilizing regional peace and security," UK officials said in a statement.
Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces - explainer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his record on the armed forces, noting he had put in place the biggest sustained increase in military spending since the Cold War.
UK defense official met Ramallah governor who held meetings with released terrorists
The British Ministry of Defense’s Senior Adviser for the Middle East and North Africa, V.-Adm. Edward Ahlgren, met Ramallah Governor Laila Ghannam, a senior Palestinian Authority official.
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade
Trump said the US military would work with other countries to block all maritime traffic in the waterway, after weekend talks failed to reach an agreement to end the six-week conflict with Iran.
London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
London's Metropolitan Police said in a post on X that people were arrested for showing support for a "proscribed organization."
Israel's pounding of Lebanon is 'deeply damaging', UK foreign minister says
Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also condemned Israel's "massive strikes" on Lebanon, stating that the country must be included in a ceasefire agreement.
