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August 10

Hundreds of anti-Israel protestors arrested in London for supporting group banned under terrorism law

Anti-Israel protesters gathered at Parliament Square to challenge a ban on support for Palestine Action, arguing it is an illegal restriction on freedom of speech.

August 9

Recognizing a Palestinian state now will complicate future peace efforts, experts warn

France, Britain and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood during the Gaza war, but Israeli experts warn the move could reward terrorism and complicate peace efforts.

August 8

US, UK 'disagree' on Gaza plan but 'share' same goal Vance says ahead of Lammy meeting

JD Vance says U.S. has no plans to recognize Palestinian state during England visit, contrasting with U.K.'s threat to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel rejects ceasefire.

August 8

Vance says US, UK 'disagree' on Gaza plan but 'share' same goal

Vice President JD Vance struck a consolatory tone on Friday after touching down in London when he told reporters the U.S. and UK may disagree on strategy when it comes to ending the war in Gaza, but they “share” the same goal.

August 5

British man charged after attempting to drown daughter-in-law during Florida vacation: police

A British tourist is behind bars in Florida on attempted murder and battery charges after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool.

August 4

European leaders decry Hamas video of Israeli captives: ‘unlimited inhumanity’

French President Emmanuel Macron calls Hamas hostage videos "unlimited inhumanity" while renewing calls for Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution with a Palestine recognition.

August 2

Man built a country with just 400 citizens, says it all began as 'an experiment'

The Free Republic of Verdis claims 400 citizens and operates with its own government, flag, and currency on unclaimed forest land along the Danube River

July 31

Secret Service must 'course correct' after alleged smuggling episode on Trump trip, former agent says

President Donald Trump is facing growing threats, and the Secret Service must move to "course correct" to address all of them, a former agent said.

July 31

US, UK and a dozen other nations call out Iran attempts to ‘kill, kidnap, harass’ citizens

More than a dozen Western countries, including US, U.K., issue joint statement calling out Iranian intelligence services for targeting citizens in assassination and kidnapping plots.

July 31

'Carbon passports' would track travel and even restrict how some people take vacation

A university lecturer is proposing carbon passports for U.K. travelers to address environmental concerns due to tourism through personal emission credit systems.