News in brief
The UK Home Office has confirmed the first deportation of a migrant to France under the controversial “one in, one out” asylum agreement. The treaty, which came into force on August 6, allows the UK to remove people arriving by small boats while accepting an equal number of migrants through......
During U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom, British and American companies unveiled investment projects worth hundreds of billions across both sides of the Atlantic. London cited a total of £150 billion (€173 billion) in funds and commitments, a figure Prime......
The British government reaffirmed on Wednesday that its migration agreement with France will “move forward,” despite a recent court ruling that temporarily blocked the deportation of an Eritrean migrant. The bilateral accord, which came into effect in early August, allows the United Kingdom......
Germany, the United Kingdom, and France urged Iran on Wednesday to take “concrete steps” regarding its nuclear program in order to avoid the reimposition of international sanctions within the next ten days. In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the three European......
During former President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom, footage of him walking ahead of King Charles III while inspecting the guard of honour at Windsor Castle sparked widespread discussion about royal protocol. The scene, which unfolded during the ceremonial inspection,......
The first deportation flight under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” migration agreement with France has faced an unexpected setback. Reports indicate that an Air France passenger plane scheduled to carry a small group of people who had crossed the Channel was forced to......
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"......
A hidden industry in Kenya is quietly generating billions of dollars, driven by highly educated ghostwriters known as “shadow scholars.” These individuals craft essays, dissertations, and academic papers for students worldwide, who submit the work as their own. Nairobi is a major hub, with......
The UK Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, declaring that describing a man as “bald” can constitute sexual harassment in the workplace. The case involved Tony Finn, a 64-year-old electrician who worked for a British company for 24 years before being dismissed in 2021. Finn reported......
The first returns of migrants between France and the United Kingdom, under the bilateral migration agreement reached in July, are set to begin next week, French authorities confirmed on Saturday. The arrangement is based on the “one-for-one” principle, meaning that for every migrant transferred......
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......
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 British government announced on Thursday the dismissal of Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, due to his ties with the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes just days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK,......
