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February 20, 2024

UK police reportedly pull body of suspect in corrosive substance attack from river

London police have recovered a body from the River Thames, which they believe to be Abdul Ezedi. Ezedi was suspected of chemically attacking his former partner and her daughters.

February 20, 2024

Russia is reviving influence tactics to destabilize European countries, UK report says

A recent report from the Royal United Services Institute warns that Russia is actively rebuilding its capacity to destabilize European countries and expand its influence.

February 20, 2024

European Parliament urges UK to release Assange as possible final appeal challenging US extradition begins

Julian Assange's possible final hearing challenging his extradition to the U.S. kicked off Tuesday morning in London, as more calls are made demanding his freedom.

February 19, 2024

Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron became the first to visit the Falkland Islands in 30 years, amid renewed tensions with Argentina over the territory.

February 19, 2024

Police say Palestinian sticker placed over Winehouse statue's Star of David has 'caused upset to many people'

Police in the United Kingdom said they are investigating an incident where the statue of the late Amy Winehouse was vandalized with a Palestinian flag sticker.

February 19, 2024

Migrant convicted of manslaughter in fatal English Channel crossing attempt that killed 4

Ibrahima Bah, a migrant from Senegal, has been found guilty of manslaughter after attempting to pilot an overcrowded inflatable dingy across the English Channel to the U.K.

February 18, 2024

London mayor under fire for reportedly snubbing queen statue in favor of art celebrating trans prostitutes

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing backlash after approving art installations for the Fourth Plinth, including an art piece celebrating trans sex workers, instead of the queen.

February 17, 2024

Breaking down the BAFTAs: A look into the British awards show

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) honor excellence in film. The event is hosted each year in London, with nominees including both British and international films.

February 17, 2024

UK's Conservatives on track to lose next election, critics blast poor migration policy: 'People have given up'

By-election results and polling data indicate an increasingly dire picture for the Conservative Party, with the Labour Party likely to win this year's General Election.

February 17, 2024

Australian MPs vote overwhelmingly to demand US, UK free Assange; US lawyers pressure DOJ to drop charges

Australian MPs and U.S. lawyers are calling an end to the prosecution of Julian Assange ahead of his possible final legal appeal challenging his U.S. extradition.