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Palestinian Statehood: UK warns Israel not to retaliate

Howard Mildilton September 22, 2025

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she has warned Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank in retaliation for the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood. Cooper was speaking to the BBC before attending a conference on Monday at the UN in New York where France and

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UK, Canada, Australia officially recognize state of Palestine

Howard Mildilton September 21, 2025

United Kingdom In a major diplomatic move, three world nations — the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia — have officially recognized Palestine as an independent state. The announcement came first from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said the recognition was aimed at reviving peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis. “Today, to help restore the […]

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Trump to discuss foreign affairs investment in his UK visit

Howard Mildilton September 18, 2025

United Kingdom Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday for talks designed to focus the U.S. leader’s unprecedented second state visit firmly on global affairs rather than domestic political problems. After a day of pomp and ceremony in which Trump rode in a carriage with King Charles and feasted at a state […]

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How Doctor had sex with nurse mid-surgery in the UK

Howard Mildilton September 15, 2025

United Kingdom A UK medical tribunal has heard how Dr Suhail Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist at Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester, abandoned a patient under anaesthetic during surgery to engage in sexual activity with a nurse in a nearby theatre. During proceedings, it was revealed that Dr Anjum had requested a short “comfort break” midway […]

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United Kingdom to overhaul migrant appeals

Howard Mildilton August 25, 2025

UK In the United Kingdom, the heated public debate on controlling unauthorised immigration continues. There was another wave of anti-migrant protests on Sunday, following scuffles between demonstrators and police the day before. On Saturday, protesters were met by thousands of anti-racism counter-demonstrators at several anti-migration rallies. The protests come as the

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UK economy staggers

Harrison Mason August 14, 2025

United Kingdom UK economic growth slowed as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit and businesses grappled with higher costs, official figures show. A measure of everything produced in the economy, gross domestic product (GDP), expanded just 0.3% in the three months to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). UK economic growth slowed […]

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UK govt finally mourns ex-president of Nigeria

Jude Owuamannam July 14, 2025

United Kingdom The British High Commission in Nigeria on Monday issued a condolence message following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a clinic in London, United Kingdom. This was contained in a brief statement posted on the British High Commission Nigeria’s official X account. The Commission expressed condolences […]

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Police investigate death of 28 year old pregnant woman

Howard Mildilton June 29, 2025

United Kingdom A murder investigation has been launched after a pregnant woman was found dead in Co Down, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. Officers received a report of an unconscious woman with a serious injury inside a house in Elmfield Walk, Donaghadee, on Saturday afternoon. Police attended the property along with ambulance […]