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Jailed British couple in Iran continue hunger strike, US-based rights org. HRANA says

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed in Iran on espionage charges, have been denied adequate medical care and contact with their families, HRANA reported.

FILE PHOTO: Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple who have been sentenced by Iran to 10 years in prison on charges of espionage, according to their family, pose for a selfie in an unknown location in this undated handout photograph taken in 2024 and obtained by Reuters on February 19, 2026.
A British Royal Navy F-35B fighter aircraft on board HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, July 2, 2026.

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

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

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


Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasions

UK defense officials said Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets flew within six meters of British reconnaissance aircraft, triggering emergency systems in the most serious encounter in years.

A Russian Su-27, flies over the Black Sea alongside an RAF Rivet Joint aircraft (not pictured) in April 2026.

Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion

As Abbas tightens control, Western governments are applauding a Palestinian political system that has denied elections for 20 years.

Yasser Abbas, member of the Fatah Central Committee, attends the announcement of results of the 8th General Conference of Fatah during a press conference in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 18, 2026.

Iranian gov't paid Romanian men to carry out stabbing attack on UK-based journalist, court told

They had "committed a planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," the prosecutor said.

Police officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.

Israel must move to district-based elections, term limits - opinion

Israel’s growing population and diversity are fueling calls for major reforms to the Knesset, elections, and term limits.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

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.

A general view of the atmosphere during the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Los Angeles on September 13, 2024 in Culver City, California; Illustrative.

With an Iranian proxy commander arrested for attacks in the UK, will Starmer respond? - analysis

Al-Saad allegedly orchestrated and posted the HAYI propaganda videos of 18 attacks in Europe, most of which occurred in London over the last two months.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference, following a deal on the Chagos Islands, at a military headquarters in London, Britain May 22, 2025.

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Some protesters on Saturday chanted "Death to the IDF," referring to the Israeli army - language that police previously said had been a reason for arrests when aimed at Jewish people.

A man holds a mock-up of a key during a march, held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba in London on May 16, 2026.

Hamas linked network behind Red Ribbon campaign for Palestinian 'hostages' - exclusive

The Red Ribbons campaign, which first appeared in mid-November, has been claimed by British activist Adnan Hmidan, who has extensive ties to organizations linked to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Supporters of the Palestine Action hunger strikers march through Westminster from the Ministry of Justice to Trafalgar square on December 23, 2025 in London, England.

King Charles vows to take urgent action against antisemitism, foreign threats, and extremism

The King’s Speech is the centerpiece of the State Opening of Parliament in the UK, where the monarch reads a speech written by the government.

Britain's King Charles III meets members of the Shomrin Jewish security group as he visits Golders Green in North London following the attack on Jewish residents, Britain, May 14, 2026.

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.

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attends the Kyiv Security Forum , in Kyiv on April 23, 2026.