News in brief
The United Kingdom is facing growing criticism for weakening environmental protections inherited from the European Union, despite Labour’s pledge not to reduce standards. An analysis by experts and NGOs shows that, five years after Brexit, the country is lagging behind Europe in areas such as clean......
Dozens of supporters of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action were arrested across the United Kingdom on Saturday during demonstrations backing the organization, which was banned earlier this month and designated a “terrorist group” by the government. In London, police detained 55 people......
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Tony Chung, one of the youngest people ever imprisoned under the city’s national security law, has been granted asylum in the United Kingdom nearly two years after his escape. The 24-year-old announced the decision on social media, publishing the letter he received......
Cyprus has expressed approval over the resignation of the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Turkey, Afzal Khan, following his controversial visit to the island’s Turkish-occupied north. The Cypriot foreign ministry described the resignation as a “significant development” underscoring......
A group of foreign fighters who participated in Syria’s civil war has petitioned the new Islamist-led government in Damascus to grant them Syrian citizenship, arguing that their contributions during the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last December justify the request. The petition, submitted to......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump following a detailed briefing on the recent Alaska summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This marks Zelenskyy’s first return to the White House since a tense confrontation with Trump......
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Thursday that his country is working closely with China and Russia to prevent potential European sanctions linked to its nuclear program. Germany, the United Kingdom, and France have indicated they are ready to trigger the "snapback" mechanism......
On Friday, August 15, the Taliban marked the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan, buoyed by recent diplomatic recognition from Russia and hopeful that other nations might follow. Commemorations took place across several cities, including Kabul, where helicopters were scheduled......
As Sudan continues to face one of its worst humanitarian crises in years, the European Union on Thursday called on all parties involved in the conflict to urgently allow the delivery of international aid, especially amid a severe cholera outbreak and ongoing civil war. In a joint statement released......
Just one week after the UK-France migration agreement came into force, uncertainty and fear are spreading among migrants stranded on the northern French coast. Despite increased pressure, clandestine Channel crossings continue. On the streets of Calais, 30-year-old Adnan (name changed) scrolls through......
Organisers of protests supporting the banned group Palestine Action have announced plans for a larger demonstration in London on 6 September, aiming to recruit 1,000 participants—double the previous turnout. Last Saturday, 532 people were arrested at Parliament Square for holding placards opposing......
The UK government has announced new guidance encouraging police forces to disclose the ethnicity and nationality of suspects when they are charged in high-profile or sensitive cases. Policing Minister Diana Johnson emphasized that while releasing this information could help counter disinformation, it......
England has declared its water shortage as a matter of “national importance” following the driest first half of the year since 1976, the Environment Agency (EA) announced on Tuesday. Five regions in England are currently affected by drought conditions, experiencing reduced water reserves......
