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British police said they arrested more than 200 people in central London on Saturday as supporters of a recently banned pro-Palestinian group intentionally flouted the law as part of their effort to force the government to reconsider the ban. CBC | World News
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U.K. will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to ceasefire, British PM says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state in September — unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps toward long-term peace. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K. secretly resettled thousands of Afghans after data leak, says British government
Thousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their identities raised fears they could be targeted by the Taliban, the British government revealed on Tuesday. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K. police say Bob Vylan, Kneecap gigs at Glastonbury subject to criminal investigation
U.K. police say the weekend performances by rap punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish-language band Kneecap are subject to a criminal investigation after chants calling for ‘death’ to the Israeli military and chants of ‘Free Palestine’ at the Glastonbury Festival. CBC | World News
Read More »Survivors of Ireland’s notorious homes for unwed mothers could lose benefits in the U.K.
Philomena Lee’s story of being forcibly separated from her toddler son brought global attention to the horrors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes. Now 92 and living in the U.K., she could see her government benefits clawed back if she accepts Ireland’s compensation package. CBC | World News
Read More »Tate brothers charged with rape and trafficking in the U.K.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate face rape and trafficking charges in the U.K. CBC | World News
Read More »Tate brothers charged with rape and trafficking in the U.K.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate face rape and trafficking charges in the U.K. CBC | World News
Read More »Chris Brown to be held in custody over alleged 2023 assault in U.K.
American singer Chris Brown was denied bail and ordered to be held in custody Friday after appearing in a British courtroom. He is facing allegations he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump says ‘final details’ still to come in U.K. trade agreement
The United States and Britain announced plans for a symbolically important trade deal on Thursday, likely lowering the financial burden from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs while creating greater access abroad for American goods. CBC | World News
Read More »Prince Harry ‘gutted’ to lose U.K. security decision, confirms no communication with King Charles
Prince Harry told the BBC it was “impossible for me to take my family back to the U.K. safely” after he lost his legal challenge to the British government on Friday changing his security arrangements after he stepped down from royal duties. CBC | World News
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