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EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
European Union says sanctioned individuals and groups have violated the rights of Palestinians.
New England and Wales BASC Council members announced at AGM
BASC members have elected two new representatives to the association’s governing Council, following voting for seats in England and Wales.
Dementia brothers praise ‘phenomenal’ Irish support completing 33 marathon feat
Jordan Adams who ran 33 marathons said the support they’ve seen across the country was ‘phenomenal, and it won’t sink in for a long, long time’.
‘Kings of the Jungle’: The smuggling empire selling Britain to illegal migrants
They call themselves the ‘Kings of the Jungle’. They’re a gang responsible for transporting illegal migrants to Britain, led by a man called Abu Hussein al-I…
All of Andy Burnham’s U-turns explained as he shifts stance on migrant benefits
The Greater Manchester mayor’s latest change of stance is his fifth u-turn since he was announced as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election
Gaza mourns 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes. The strikes, which took place on the first day of Eid al-Adha, injured more than 20 people.
Wikipedia bans anti-Israel editor from editing articles on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
“This is an important, if overdue, step toward protecting a knowledge space that should represent historical complexity rather than politicized framing,” Shlomit Lir of the University of Haifa told JNS.
Why can’t young people get jobs?
In his long awaited report, former minister Alan Milburn has said job and career opportunities for young people are ‘not growing, they’re shrinking’, with on…
Man jailed for 15 years over Taylor Swift concert bomb plot in Vienna
The 21-year-old Austrian man was found guilty of planning to use homemade explosives to kill people at one of the singer’s shows in Vienna in August 2024
Jim Cramer says these 3 mistakes are keeping investors out of AI winners
CNBC’s Jim Cramer pointed to three reasons investors may be missing some of the market’s biggest AI winners.
Ireland and Qatar halted twice by protests against upcoming Israel fixtures
Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice in UEFA Nations League matches, but are facing calls for a boycott.
Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study
The findings show that Alzheimer’s may be present in midlife and already linked to cognitive differences, researchers said.
South London hospital opens first ever roof garden for critically ill patients
King’s has become the first hospital to open an outdoor critical care garden on its roof
300,000 new work placements pledged ‘to help young people build lasting careers’
The opportunities are said to be backed by some of Britain’s biggest employers, including Manchester and Gatwick airports.
Temperatures to cool down in coming days after record-breaking hot spell
Despite temperatures cooling, highs of 28C are still likely for the South East.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to take control of 70 percent of Gaza.
No, London theatre is still dying
Celebrity casting won’t rescue the West End
Life and death decisions must be made by humans not machines, says Vance
The US vice president told graduating air force cadets to use technology to make them better ‘but never submit to it’.
Man killed by train after escaping custody van on way to court
The man escaped from a custody vehicle on the A1 following an altercation with security guards before being hit by a train near Welwyn North station
Police apologise for arresting dying teen after killer’s ‘wicked’ racism lie
Police have apologised for arresting a university student as he bled to death after being stabbed in the street with a ceremonial knife.Vickrum Digwa was con…
Analilia Mejia calls for ‘dignity’ and end to Israeli-Palestinian war
NJ-11 election candidate Analilia Mejia talked about ending the war between Israel and Palestine.
Heating left on during record-breaking heatwave at Grenfell Tower estate
‘I’m not getting much sleep and I’ve been waking up in a pool of sweat’, one resident said
Londoner Love Island star breaks silence on Hector Bellerin split
Love Island’s newest Islander Jasmine Muller is a familiar face to fashion and football fans
Israel’s Netanyahu directs army to seize 70 percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli army has already expanded its control of Gaza by 11 percent over the ‘Yellow Line’, beyond terms of ‘ceasefire’.
Any deal with Iran is ‘going to be president’s decision’ – Scott Bessent
The sign of progress came as the fragile truce in the three-month conflict was shaken after the US and Iran traded fresh strikes
London City Lionesses 1-2 Everton
Highlights of the World Sevens match between London City Lionesses and Everton.
Thousands without water supply after reservoirs ‘reach critical level’
South East Water has said 8,000 customers in Whitstable are without water supply.
What it’s like to give birth in the UK
The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee will dig into the issues people across the country are talking about and explain and analyse the news stories they need to…
Tories accused of ‘U-turn’ on promise for Oxford Street after judicial review ditched
The leader of Westminster City Council said a legal challenge against pedestrianisation was ‘simply impossible at this late stage’
Why are so many young people in the UK struggling to find work, education or training?
More than a million young people are not in employment, education, or training (NEET), a new report commissioned by the government has found.An independent r…
European stocks slide, but defense sector rallies after Ukraine ratifies $105 billion EU loan deal
European stocks finished Thursday lower as investors assessed news related to the Iran war and developments in Ukraine.
Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria
Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.
‘Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response
‘Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
The US will keep embassy in Kyiv open despite Russian threats
The Kremlin has warned foreign diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital or risk getting bombed.
Iran reportedly launches missiles as Trump mulls deal to pause war for two months
The latest military and economic actions come as President Trump insists he feels no pressure to make a deal with Iran before November’s midterm elections.
Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies
US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential deal
Sweden Gives Ukraine 16 Gripens, Plans Sale of 22 More Jets Armed With Long-Range Missiles
Sweden will transfer 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine and sell 22 more, with deliveries expected starting in 2027 as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its air defenses.
Spain distances itself from call for EU to get tougher on China
Madrid is reversing its position on a French-led initiative to boost trade defenses against Beijing.
Australian woman charged over travel to Syria to join Islamic State
The arrest came eight months after she returned to Australia with her children from Lebanon.
Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
Until now, only Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have been allowed to take exams to become rabbis. After a long campaign, women can now also take the test – but still can’t become rabbis
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal
Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
May 22 – 28, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past
Lebanon violence continues, Israel ‘severs ties’ with UN chief, Internal displacement in Haiti, warning to France over prison overcrowding
The UN has expressed deep concern over escalating hostilities in Lebanon following intensified Israeli airstrikes in southern Beirut and across southern parts of the country.
Gulf Cooperation Council Member States
This is a locator map for the Gulf Cooperation Council member states: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo)
Multiple injured after Russian drone smashes into block of flats in Romania
The drone’s origins had initially been unclear before it was confirmed to have been Russian
Asian shares are mostly higher on hopes for a winding down of the Iran war
Asian shares are mostly higher on expectations of a deal between the U.S. and Iran to extend their ceasefire in their war by 60 days. Oil prices slipped on optimism
World almost certain to endure record hot year by 2030, UN warns
Global temperature record could be broken as soon as 2027, with El Niño expected later this year
Major high street chain shops to close
Accessories outlet Radley has been purchased by Poundland owner Gordon Brothers
The Podcast Show In London Was A ‘Really Big Show’
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