DAMASCUS, Syria — British and French warplanes carried out an airstrike in central Syria on an underground facility where members of the Islamic State group are suspected to have stored weapons and explosives, the British defense ministry said Sunday. The strikes occurred Saturday evening on the structure in the mountains just north of the historic […]
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Home secretary urged to strip activist of British citizenship
Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has apologised for several of his old tweets that have resurfaced, as calls grow for him to be deported from the UK days after he arrived following his release from an Egyptian jail. The Conservative and Reform UK leaders say the home secretary should consider whether Fattah, a dual […]
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
Chi Chi Izundu, Olivia Daviesand Will Dahlgreen,BBC News Investigations US Department of Justice/PA Epstein took dozens more flights to the UK than were previously known Almost 90 flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein arrived at and departed from UK airports, some with British women on board who say they were abused by the billionaire, a BBC […]
Lance Corporal George Hooley named as British paratrooper killed in Ukraine
A member of the UK armed forces who died in Ukraine has been named as Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old was killed in a “tragic accident” while observing Ukrainian forces test “a new defensive capability, away from the front lines”. Paying tribute to […]
Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter Department for Transport The government has unveiled its branding for Great British Railways (GBR), marking a step forward in plans to nationalise the railways. In the past year, the government has taken three rail franchises back into public control, something Labour promised in its manifesto. The new livery and branding uses […]
British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain | Remembrance Day
British Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war. The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an […]
Former British soldier contests extradition over alleged Kenya murder | News
The UK’s National Crime Agency says suspect was a former soldier who was arrested on Thursday by specialist officers. Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A former British soldier wanted by Kenyan authorities has appeared in a London court after being arrested in connection with […]