United Kingdom
UK’s Palestine Action Loses Bid to Pause Ban as Terrorist Group
Pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action has lost a bid to pause the British government’s decision to ban the organization under “anti-terrorism” laws pending their legal challenge. The group’s co-founder, Huda Ammori, had asked London’s High Court to stop the proscription of Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organization before a full hearing of her case that […]
UK Government U-Turns on Disability Benefit Cuts
The United Kingdom government has reversed its decision to cut disability benefits after facing significant opposition from Labour MPs. The proposed changes would have tightened eligibility for a key disability benefit, removing the Personal Independence Payment from hundreds of thousands of people with long-term physical or mental health conditions. Another health-related benefit received by people […]
UK to Strengthen Nuclear Posture with F-35A Fighter Jets
The United Kingdom plans to purchase at least a dozen F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons, marking a significant shift in its nuclear strategy. This move will enable the UK’s air force to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the end of the Cold War. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office […]
UK Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill
The British parliament has narrowly voted in favor of a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill people, marking a landmark moment of social reform in the country’s history. The legislation passed by a vote of 314-291 in the House of Commons on Friday, clearing its biggest parliamentary hurdle, and will now undergo months […]
Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in UK Assault Case
American R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023. The 36-year-old singer stood in the dock at Southwark Crown Court in London, wearing a dark suit and tie, and replied “Not guilty, ma’am” when the charge was put to him. Brown is accused of […]
UK Military Base Breached by Pro-Palestinian Activists
Pro-Palestinian activists have broken into a Royal Air Force (RAF) base in central England, damaging two military aircraft in protest against the UK government’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza. The group Palestine Action claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that two members entered the RAF Brize Norton military base in Oxfordshire and sprayed paint […]
UK Bans South African MP Julius Malema from Entry
The UK Home Office has denied entry to South African opposition MP Julius Malema, citing his vocal support for Hamas and statements calling for the slaughter of white people in South Africa. In a letter to Malema’s party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the Home Office said Malema had been deemed “non-conducive to the public […]
UK Votes to Decriminalize Abortion
The British parliament(UK) has voted to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales, following concerns sparked by the prosecution of women who end a pregnancy. The House of Commons approved an amendment to a broader bill on Tuesday that would prevent women from being criminally punished under an antiquated law. The amendment passed 379-137. Currently, a […]
UK Announces National Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
The British government has announced a national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse, also known as the “grooming gangs” case, after months of resisting the call from opposition groups. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he had read “every single word” of an independent report into the scandal by Baroness Louise Casey and would accept her […]
UK Deploys Jets to Middle East as Israel-Iran Crisis Escalates
The UK government has announced the deployment of RAF jets to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that further military assets are being deployed to provide “contingency support” across the region. This move comes after Iran threatened to target UK, French, and US bases if they […]