News – World and UK

Eight people have been arrested as pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thousands of campaigners set off from Piccadilly Circus shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday, with the march passing alongside Hyde Park before ending on Kensington Road. The Metropolitan Police said in a post on X that six of the arrests related to people participating in the march for racially […]

Ministers are “doing everything” to ensure domestic abusers are not released early from prison as part of a scheme to relieve the near-full estate, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Prime Minister made the claim as he heard concerns about a loophole in the early release scheme which could see domestic abusers released early. The temporary scheme, which comes into effect on Tuesday, will see some prisoners released after serving 40% […]

The King and Queen smiled as they attended the annual Braemar Gathering Highland Games in Scotland, one day before his accession anniversary. Charles was dressed in a tweed jacket and a navy, red and green kilt, and Camilla wore a navy dress with a feather pattern with a feathered hat. The couple were seen smiling as they chatted at Saturday’s event, held a short distance from their summer residence at […]

Ireland and the UK will hold annual summits on trade and co-operation, the Prime Minister has said. During his first official visit to Dublin, Sir Keir Starmer said it is a “moment for reset” of relations between the UK and Ireland. He visited Ireland’s capital for a meeting with Irish premier Simon Harris. Sir Keir said they had been able to agree the themes and structures of a summit in […]

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have once again marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Campaigners set off from Piccadilly Circus shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday, with the march passing alongside Hyde Park before ending on Kensington Road. Protesters held signs that read “Starmer has blood on his hands” and “Stop the war coalition”. The march was briefly halted when at least two counter-protesters, […]

British and American spy chiefs have said they are together “working ceaselessly” for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, in a rare public statement. MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore and CIA director Bill Burns said the two agencies have “exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and de-escalation” in the Middle East. In a joint article penned for the Financial Times, the spymasters wrote: “Our services are working ceaselessly to […]

Andrew Flintoff is taking his latest step into the coaching world after being placed in charge of England Lions. The former captain has returned to cricket over the past year, serving as assistant coach at this summer’s T20 World Cup and leading Northern Superchargers in the most recent edition of the Hundred. He is with the Test side at the Kia Oval for this week’s match against Sri Lanka, standing […]

Sir Elton John became emotional after the world premiere of a documentary looking back on his life, stressing to the audience the importance of family over fame. The British singer, 77, appeared at Toronto International Film Festival, marking his first public appearance since announcing a severe eye infection had left him with limited vision in one eye. Directed by RJ Cutler and Sir Elton’s husband, David Furnish, the documentary titled […]

The King reaches the second anniversary of his accession to the throne and the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, with his health “heading in a very positive trajectory”, a royal source has said. Charles, 75, became head of state immediately upon the death of his mother, the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, who died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8 2022 at the age of 96. The King, who […]