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‘Invasion Day’ rallies mark Australia Day as anti-immigration protests also held

At Sydney's Hyde Park, the annual "Invasion Day" rally started with a tribute to those killed by a gunman in a NSW rural town last week.

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley arrives to attend an emergency COBRA meeting in response to Manchester synagogue attack, in London, Britain, October 2, 2025; illustrative.

Britain to launch national police service, dubbed ‘British FBI’

 US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries as they hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, Britain.

Starmer, Prince Harry condemn Trump's 'little off the front lines' NATO comments

Migrants try to board smugglers' boats in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on September 27, 2025; illustrative.

Migrants share tutorials for human smuggling on social media - report


Appeasement in real time: Britain’s costume drama of courage - opinion

Lawful protest is a jewel in the crown of British liberty, but a protest is not a permit to menace.

PEOPLE DINE at Palestine House in London. Since October 7, 2023, there has been a creeping tolerance for placards and slogans that would, not long ago, have prompted a collective inhalation of horror, the writer maintains.

UK Minister Shabana Mahmood slams pro-Palestinian protests after synagogue attack

The joint car ramming-and-stabbing attack killed two and injured multiple others at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall. 

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.

Manchester rabbi hailed for blocking attacker at Heaton Park synagogue

Rabbi Daniel Walker barricaded and physically blocked the synagogue doors, stopping the attacker from entering.

People gather near the scene, after a report of an incident in which a car was driven at pedestrians and a stabbing attack, near a synagogue in north Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

Iran has little leverage on combatting nuclear sanctions after Israeli-US airstrikes - analysis

Despite Europe reimposing global sanctions, Iran has no active nuclear program after Israeli and US strikes, leaving Tehran with little leverage.

An illustration of sanctions being placed on Iran's nuclear program.

Snapback sanctions on Iran's nuclar program have returned, now they must be enforced - editorial

As the snapback takes legal effect, previously lifted UN measures are restored.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

UN reinstates arms embargo, other sanctions on Iran

The E3, Britain, France, and Germany, confirmed that the sanctions will return over accusations that Iran violated the 2015 deal that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear bomb.

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote against a resolution by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran during the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

Iran says deal with IAEA hinges on lack of hostile action, including sanctions snapback

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi warns Tehran will cancel its nuclear inspection deal if Western powers reimpose UN sanctions. The UN Security Council prepares to vote on 'snapback' sanctions.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

Multiple nations announce joint coalition to provide financial aid to the Palestinian Authority

Twelve nations have formed the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority to address an "urgent financial crisis."

An illustration of a Palestinian flag over a pile of US Dollar bills.

Saudi Arabia-UK launch partnership funding against Houthi naval terrorism

Saudi and British envoys pledged millions to boost the coastguard of Yemen's anti-Houthi gov't, with support from 35 countries, to protect Red Sea and Gulf of Aden trade routes from Houthi terrorism.

(From L-R): UK ambassador Abda Sharif, Foreign Minister Shaya Zindani, Saudi ambassador Mohamed al-Jabir, and Chief of Staff of the Yemeni Coast Guard Maj.-Gen. Khalid Ali al-Qamli at the Yemen Maritime Security Partnership Inaugural Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2025.

Fueled by billionaire money, Europe’s far-right reaches heights unseen since Hitler - opinion

These populist movements, often marked by fascist and racist traits, now enjoy support from some of the world’s most powerful billionaires

 A demonstrator gestures, what is believed to symbolise "WP" for 'white power', at a right-wing protest at Friedrichshain district in Berlin, Germany, March 22, 2025.