Britain
Antisemitic hate crimes in London surge 72% in May 2026 compared to April
Most of the incidents in May 2026 were concentrated in the borough of Barnet, which is where the Jewish neighborhoods of Golders Green, Hendon, and Finchley are located.
Identity politics and policing: What the Henry Nowak case exposes in Britain - opinion
British activists attempt to set up statue of terrorist Marwan Barghouti in Parliament Square
Two visibly Jewish men find ‘Free Palestine’ message on London hotel room TV
London Nova Festival exhibit's sign removed over fears of antisemitic crimes
London police sought to minimize any early exposure of the exhibition’s exact location, out of concern that attempts could be made to organize extreme protests or security incidents around the site.
UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
His announcement fell short of forcing the launch of a formal leadership contest, but piled pressure on the British leader, who has so far weathered a drip-fed series of demands that he step down.
Prince Harry says antisemitism in UK is 'deeply troubling'
Britain has seen a surge in antisemitism since the October 7 attacks, with a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London in recent weeks and two Jewish men stabbed in April 2026.
The BBC’s commitment to losing Eurovision is genuinely impressive - comment
What’s missing is the confidence to believe that an actual British song, written by actual British people, performed by an actual British artist, could win Eurovision.
One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues
For context, this means that over 1 in 10 candidates who were elected to English local councils are Muslim sectarians.
From Nicholas Donin to today: Jewish critics of Zionism, identity - opinion
From medieval disputations to today, a look at Jewish converts and their role in shaping criticism of Judaism and Zionism.
Keir Starmer defies calls for resignation, vows to stay in role as Labour leader
Keir Starmer resists calls for resignation after Labour's disappointing local elections, insisting he will stay on as leader and focus on governing.
Two arrested in connection to arson against former synagogue in London
Minor damage was caused to the building gates in the latest incident in a wave of attacks on UK Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites.
British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case
The operation is the first time the UK military has deployed medical personnel to provide humanitarian support via a parachute jump, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
Antisemitism a 'major problem' in UK, majority of British people say following London stabbing
A total of 63% of Britons say that prejudice against Jews is a major or significant problem in British society, the highest of the 11 groups the poll asked about.
