Boris Johnson

Ex-CIA chief Petraeus was at Ukrainian station where Russia struck train, calls it an act of terror

“For those who have not been under fire, this was terrifying,” Petraeus told the New York Times on Sunday. “This is the act of a truly barbaric leader trying to terrorize Ukrainian civilians.”

Firefighters extinguish a car of a passenger train hit by a Russian drone strike at a railway station, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lutsk, Ukraine September 12, 2026.
Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Lutsk Saturday, 12th September 2026, 17:49

'Senseless attack': Ex UK PM Johnson narrowly misses Russian attack on Ukraine-Poland railway

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks at her watch during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, March 19, 2026.

A golden age of diplomacy: A thing of the past? - comment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a Q&A as he visits Taffs Well Depot in Ffordd Bleddyn on February 18, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales.

Britain sees over 50,000 migrant crossings on small boats during Keir Starmer’s premiership


UK affirms ICC support after opposing war crimes suits against Israel

"We absolutely respect the independence of the International Criminal Court, and we do expect it to comply with its own mandate."

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions session in London, Britain April 21, 2021.

Queen Elizabeth touched by tributes to husband as she marks 95th birthday

We have been deeply touched, and continue to be reminded that Philip had such an extraordinary impact on countless people throughout his life."

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99, at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, Britain, April 17, 2021.

UK’s Gove in Israel to learn about post-COVID policy

The British minister plans to discuss the possibility of opening a travel corridor between his country and Israel.

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi meets with UK Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

UK notes opposition to ICC probe into alleged Israeli war crimes

“This investigation gives the impression of being a partial and prejudicial attack on a friend and ally of the UK’s," said PM Boris Johnson.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement at Downing Street after winning the general election, in London, Britain, December 13, 2019.

Boris Johnson wishes Jewish Britons a Happy Passover in message

Johnson acknowledged that the holiday would be celebrated again in isolation for many with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson seen in public for the first time since his self-isolation ended, leaves Downing Street during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in London, Britain, November 26, 2020.

Is Sheikha Latifa alive? UK asks Dubai

Dubai is now under growing international pressure to allow Latifa, who tried to flee in 2018 in a dinghy but was brought back by commando units from India, to go free.

United Arab Emirates' Sheikha Latifa al-Maktoum listens to the national anthem after winning the Dubai Grand Prix Show Jumping Championship over 1.50 m fences on her mount Peanuts De Beaufour February 2, 2013.

Boris Johnson calls ultra-Orthodox forced marriages 'despicable, inhuman'

Forced marriages have "no place whatsoever in Britain or anywhere in the world," PM's spokesperson said.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears on BBC TV's The Andrew Marr Show in London, UK, January 3, 2021

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine plant partially evacuated due to bomb threat

AstraZeneca has agreed to supply Britain with 100 million doses of the vaccine.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson poses for a photograph with a vial of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University COVID-19 candidate vaccine, known as AZD1222, at Wockhardt's pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Wrexham, Wales, Britain November 30, 2020.

Britain says new COVID-19 variant may carry higher risk of death

Despite the higher risk, evidence showed that both vaccines being used in the country were effective against it.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson seen in public for the first time since his self-isolation ended, leaves Downing Street during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in London, Britain, November 26, 2020.

England goes into new lockdown as COVID-19 variant rampages

The new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus first identified in the United Kingdom and now present in many other countries was spreading at great speed.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears on BBC TV's The Andrew Marr Show in London, UK, January 3, 2021