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London — The British government has strongly condemned the decision of a London mosque to bar women from participating in a charity run, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.” The East London Mosque organized the 5 km Muslim Charity Run on Sunday in Victoria......
The UK government announced on Sunday that it would guarantee £1.5 billion (€1.7 billion) for the automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to help the company recover from a recent cyberattack. The attack, reported on September 2, forced the suspension of production in JLR’s factories across......
The United Kingdom and Portugal are set to officially recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, a move that comes ahead of similar announcements expected from other countries. The decision, however, has been denounced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described it as a “danger”......
Several major European airports, including Brussels, London’s Heathrow, and Berlin, faced disruptions on Saturday due to a cyber incident affecting software provided by Collins Aerospace, the company confirmed. According to Collins Aerospace, the problem involves their MUSE software and is limited......
A recent report from the London Assembly recommends creating ten new wild swimming locations across the capital to improve water quality and expand public access to outdoor activities. Currently, London has eight designated natural swimming spots, all in docks or ponds. No river locations meet the “good”......
The third anniversary of Mahsa (Jina) Amini's death, which occurred in police custody in September 2022, has sparked an unprecedented wave of international solidarity. Iranian activists are urging global demonstrations to honor the young woman whose tragic passing ignited the "Woman, Life, Freedom"......
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central London on Saturday following a call by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. The march, officially presented as a demonstration for “freedom of expression,” came against the backdrop of a summer marked......
The 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks serves as a moment to reflect on how the world has transformed since that fateful day. While the events of 9/11 left profound scars, global trends in demographics, technology, and international cooperation have reshaped the global landscape in ways......
After an extended period of separation lasting 19 months, Prince Harry and King Charles III have met face-to-face, sparking renewed public interest in their relationship. The encounter follows years of tension within the royal family, particularly after Harry’s departure from royal duties and his......
The check-in area of Terminal 4 at London’s Heathrow Airport was closed and evacuated on Monday evening following what authorities described as a potentially hazardous incident requiring the intervention of emergency services. “Please do not travel to Terminal 4. Staff are assisting passengers......
London, September 7, 2025 – More than 400 people were arrested on Saturday in London during a demonstration supporting the group Palestine Action, adding to hundreds of other arrests across the UK since the organization was banned. The Metropolitan Police had warned they would detain anyone displaying......
The diplomatic relations between Morocco and the United Kingdom have taken a new step forward with the arrival of Alex Pinfield OBE as the new British Ambassador to Rabat. On Thursday, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita officially received Mr. Pinfield, who presented the copies of his credentials......
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has condemned as “discrimination” the decision of the United Kingdom to exclude its government representatives from the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair in London. In a statement released Friday, Israeli officials described......
