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Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report
Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.
Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award from Pakistani cleric who praised Osama bin Laden
Moscow summons British envoy over weapons supplies to Ukraine
Your Taxes: BA, or British Amnesia
Venezuela nears deal to move $4 billion gold reserve to New York, FT says
The reserves, held by the Bank of England since before Maduro’s capture, could be used to support government borrowing.
‘Child predator tour’: Chester Zoo corrects awkward ticket listing caused by computer error
A zoo spokeswoman said the mistake was "due to our default naming convention in our system", but it was "quickly changed".
Before lecturing Israel, Britain should remember its record on Jewish refugees - opinion
A country whose government restricted the escape of persecuted Jews while the Nazi killing machine was gathering momentum should be extremely cautious before preaching morality to the Jewish state.
London Jews warn of security crisis after antisemitic arson attacks
On Tuesday, the London Assembly Fire Committee met to discuss LFB response to the antisemitic arson attacks that occurred between March and May 2026, including the burning of Hatzolah ambulances.
Britain’s long history of adversarial policies toward Iran and Israel - opinion
London is no longer operating behind the curtain, signaling to Islamists that they still have a major power patron, while stepping openly into the role of a major opponent of Israel.
Yemeni government urges UNSC action as Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab
Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of seeking to “choke the straits” and hold the global economy hostage, while the US and UK called for pressure on Iran over its support for the group.
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.
Campaign Against Antisemitism documentary exposes antisemitism in British healthcare system
The documentary presents interviews with NHS practitioners and patients, revealing shocking incidents such as a senior Jewish medical professor receiving antisemitic death threats.
Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press
Britain's National Cyber Security Center said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages, and other sensitive information.
Greece denies German museum's bid for Parthenon Sculptures amid British Museum ownership fight
The sculptures are slated to go on display in November as part of Liebieghaus’s upcoming exhibition titled “Athena, the Stage is Yours: The Parthenon Puzzle.”
