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UK crackdown continues: 114 people charged for supporting Palestine Action

Over 700 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action since the group was proscribed, with 521 being arrested on August 9 for displaying placards supporting political vandalism.

A woman holds a Palestinian flag as demonstrators attend a rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of "Palestine Action" under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, August 9, 2025.
Pictures of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes are displayed in Behesht Zahra Cemetery in southern Tehran, Iran, July 11, 2025

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A PROTESTER against migrant hotels holds a Union flag with ‘Stop The Boats’ written on it, outside the Best Western hotel during a demonstration this week in Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

My Word: Palestinian flags and the Cross of St. George

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell speaks at the opening session of the Church of England General Synod, in London, Britain, February 10, 2025.

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Shi'ite org. axes UK children's summer camp following radicalization concerns, Iran ties

Camp Wilayah aimed to "deepen kids' understanding of Islamic values," while imposing the use of hijab and segregating between girls and boys.

Muslim women attend Friday prayers at Iqraa Dunmurry Mosque in Belfast, Northern Ireland, August 9, 2024.

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died of heart failure, death certificate reveals

Osbourne died on July 22 and leaves behind his wife, television personality and music manager Sharon Osbourne, and six children.

Ozzy Osbourne performs in Rish Lezion on Sunday night, July 10, 2018.

Cambridge U. can ban pro-Palestinian protests from parts of campus for next year, judge rules

A previous injunction was granted in March to prevent protesters from interrupting graduation ceremonies, however its expiry date was set for July 26.

 A man holds a placard shaped like a key during a pro-Palestinian rally calling for the UK government to stop allowing arms exports and military co-operation with Israel, in London, Britain, June 21, 2025.

Residents say dinner was ruined by moans: Allington battles swinger festival

"There are no keys in bowls and nothing dirty about it," organiser Matthew Cole says, defending the three day consent-focused party after Allington residents complain of "deafening moans".

Residents say dinner was ruined by moans: Allington battles swinger festival. Illustration.

Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport

At the time of publication, it was unclear how many people were on the plane.

 A fireball erupts at London's Southend after a passanger plane crashed there on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to lesser assault charge in UK court

US singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to 2023 assault charge on a music producer after being arrested in Manchester on Friday.

 U.S. singer Chris Brown, who has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an "unprovoked attack" on a music producer at the Tape nightclub in central London in 2023, walks outside the Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, July 11, 2025

Cruising through British history on the ‘Swan Hellenic Diana’

Swan Hellenic hasn’t yet announced the dates for its next “Spirit of the Celts” cruise but its “Iceland and British Isles” cruise in August 2026 will go to some of the same ports.

SLIABH LIAG Cliffs, Donegal, Ireland.

UK police arrest four over pro-Palestinian protest at air base

Three were arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation, while another woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, according to police.

 Police officers block a street as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in protest against Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's plans to proscribe the "Palestine Action" group in the coming weeks, in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

Springsteen duets with McCartney in Liverpool

Band founder Paul McCartney joined rock royalty Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for two songs during Springsteen’s second concert in the city, at Anfield Stadium.

 Paul McCartney performs with Bruce Springsteen as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 25, 2022 in Glastonbury, England.

Surgeon instructs teenage patient to perform 'heil Hitler salute,' recording reveals

Surgeon Kuldeep Stohr is being investigated for potential failures in 800 medical cases.

 New study links surgeon stress levels to improved patient outcomes.

Rare Saxon cross-shaped pendant discovered near Leeds

The pendant is believed to have belonged to a high-status individual, possibly a church official.

 Rare Saxon cross-shaped pendant discovered near Leeds.