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British aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea, UK Defense Ministry says

"The Bear-F...dropped a large number of sonobuoys in close proximity to the carrier," the UK Defense Ministry said in a statement, referring to devices which are used to detect and track submarines.

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A British Royal Navy F-35B fighter aircraft on board HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, July 2, 2026.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online in London, England, on April 16, 2026.

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding,' foreign influence

The review found Britain faced a persistent problem of foreign countries, including Russia, China, and Iran, trying to influence and undermine the country's democracy.

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A 1776 copy of the US Declaration of Independence, one of the 11 surviving copies of the so-called "Exeter Declarations", and the first to be found outside the United States, which has been discovered at The National Archives in Kew, is displayed in this handout image obtained by Reuters on July 3

'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives

The one found in London, printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, in mid-July 1776, is the 11th surviving copy of the so-called "Exeter Declarations," and is the first to be found outside the United States.

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026.

JD Vance says British politics 'broken' ahead of expected UK Prime Minister transition

Lawmaker Andy Burnham is widely expected to succeed Starmer after emerging as the sole candidate to replace the outgoing leader.

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'1873': How the first financial crisis made the world turn on the Rothschilds - review

The Rothschilds survived the 1873 financial crash, but the depression fueled antisemitic myths that would echo for generations.

JUNE 14, 2026ByGLENN C. ALTSCHULER
James Mayer de Rothschild, founder of the French branch of the Rothschild banking dynasty, 1850.

British pro-Palestinian activists sentenced in connection to raid on Elbit Systems UK facility

Four UK pro-Palestinian activists were sentenced to over 20 years combined for a 2024 raid on an Israeli defense firm’s factory, causing over £1m damage, with a judge citing a “terrorism connection.

JUNE 13, 2026ByREUTERS
Pro-Palestinian Activists Target Chubb Offices In Manchester MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Activists occupy the canopy with banners saying 'Elbit Systems kills kids' and 'Chubb Drop UAV' during the protest on March 10, 2026 in Manchester, England. Pro-Palestinian activists have targeted the offic

Blaze destroys Jewish-owned business in North West London, cause unknown

The London Fire Brigade said 25 fire engines and around 150 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze on Oxgate Lane, Brent, which is not far from Golders Green.

JUNE 12, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
London Fire Brigade trucks working to extinguish a fire at a Jewish-owned warehouse on Oxgate Lane in Brent, UK on June 11, 2026.

UK Jewish leaders want answers after Muslim Police group says Zionism 'form of anti-Muslim hatred'

The 39-page paper titled “From Past Prejudices to Present Policies: Confronting anti-Muslim hatred and Promoting Human Rights,” was written by NAMP’s then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani.

JUNE 12, 2026ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA
A woman draped in an Israeli flag stands next to police officers as she joins members of the Jewish community outside BBC Broadcasting House to demonstrate against the BBC's ongoing refusal to label Hamas as terrorists, in London, England, October 16, 2023; file photo.

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

Last month, Reuters reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three candidates from the hard-left France Unbowed party (LFI).

JUNE 11, 2026ByREUTERS
A voter casts their ballot at a polling station during early voting for the mayoral election in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., October 25, 2025.

UK MP urges investigation into 32 charities for donating £28m to Israeli settlements

MP Melanie Ward, former chief executive of Medical Aid for Palestinians, has submitted a complaint to the Charity Commission regarding the charities, which she said are funding "illegal settlements."

JUNE 11, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
British MK Melanie Ward visiting NATO headquarters on June 7, 2026.

New UK law could pave way for tougher action against Iranian terror groups, including IRGC

The legislation would make it illegal to express support for designated proxies or to take money from them, providing for jail terms of up to 14 years.

JUNE 10, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERS
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood looks on during a statement at Crumpsall Lane, after a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur. Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.

JUNE 10, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Jewish settlers look on during a march near Hebron in the West Bank, June 21, 2021

Fifth man charged in March arson of Golders Green Hatzalah ambulances

The ambulance arsons came at the early edge of a wave of incidents that have put London Jews on edge and induced the city’s police force to step up their presence in Jewish communities.

JUNE 9, 2026ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA
An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Billions of British pounds in public funds went to terrorist organizations, gangs - report

British foreign aid and COVID relief loans were vastly misappropriated from 2015 to 2021, with millions of pounds going to Russia and ISIS.

JUNE 9, 2026ByASHER SMITH
A man types on a keyboard in front of a computer screen on which an Islamic State flag is displayed, in this picture illustration taken in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, February 6, 2016.