United Kingdom
UK police clash with protesters at asylum hotels
Protesters clashed with police as demonstrations against hotels housing asylum seekers took place across the UK. Demonstrations under the “Abolish Asylum System” slogan were held in towns and cities across England, including Bristol, Exeter, Tamworth, Cannock, Nuneaton, Liverpool, Wakefield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Horley in Surrey, and Canary Wharf in central London. There were also protests […]
UK family seeks death certificate for aid volunteer killed in Ukraine
The family of Annie Lewis Marffy, a 69-year-old British aid volunteer, is facing significant challenges in obtaining a death certificate after she was reportedly killed in a Russian drone strike in Ukraine. Marffy, who was known for her bravery and determination, had traveled to Ukraine in late May to deliver supplies to the contested Donbas […]
UK human rights group calls for dismissal of ICJ vice president
The Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK (AOHR UK) has formally called for the removal of Ugandan Judge Julia Sebutinde, Vice President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), citing alleged breaches of the court’s statute. In a letter addressed to the ICJ judges, AOHR UK claimed that Sebutinde’s recent statements to the […]
Trump’s false claims about Mail-in voting
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of mail-in voting, claiming it was rigged in the 2020 elections and pledging to abolish the postal voting system. “We are now the only country in the world that uses mail-in voting,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. However, this claim has been disputed by […]
UK drops demand for Apple ‘backdoor’ amid privacy concerns
The United Kingdom has agreed to drop its demand for Apple to provide a “backdoor” to access American citizens’ encrypted data, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced. This decision marks the end of a months-long transatlantic privacy row between the UK and tech giants. Gabbard stated that the reversal was the result of […]
UK to evacuate critically ill Gaza children for medical treatment
A group of 30 to 50 critically ill and injured Palestinian children will be evacuated from Gaza to the UK for medical treatment in the coming weeks. This government-backed operation, coordinated by the Foreign Office, Home Office, and Department of Health, marks a significant step in addressing the healthcare crisis in Gaza. The children will […]
UK’s first transgender judge seeks rehearing of supreme court case
The UK’s first transgender judge, Victoria McCloud, has launched a case against the UK in the European Court of Human Rights, challenging the process that led to the Supreme Court’s ruling on biological sex. McCloud, who is now a litigation strategist at W-Legal, argues that the Supreme Court undermined her Article 6 rights to a […]
UK to prosecute 60 over Palestine Action support
The Metropolitan Police in London have announced that at least 60 individuals will face prosecution for demonstrating support for Palestine Action, a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation. Three others have already been charged in connection with the group’s activities. According to the police, arrangements have been put in place to investigate and prosecute […]
UK Economy Demonstrates Resilience with 0.3% Growth
The UK economy has demonstrated resilience, exceeding analyst forecasts with a 0.3% growth in the second quarter. However, the growth slowed from the first quarter’s 0.7% pace, largely due to the impact of US tariffs and a higher UK business tax. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), services and construction drove growth, offsetting […]
France, Germany, UK Ready To Impose Sanctions on Iran
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint letter to the United Nations, warning Iran that they are prepared to reinstate sanctions if Tehran fails to meet its nuclear commitments. The letter, sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, emphasizes the three European powers’ commitment to ensuring Iran does […]