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The Somme, 110 years on: The Jewish soldiers who fought and died

The Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest and most infamous battles in history, was intended to break the German lines and bring World War I closer to an Allied victory.

British infantry soldiers running out of their trenches at the signal to assault  the Somme, France, 1916.
The NHS logo is displayed on a ambulance parked close to a nearby hospital, on October 20, 2025.

UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the members of the media on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Thonon-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister following pressure from rival Andy Burnham

NEWLY ELECTED Makerfield MP Andy Burnham of Britain's Labour Party greets a supporter following his victory in the Makerfield by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour MP John Simons, at the The Edge Wigan in Wigan, Britain, June 19, 2026.

Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer


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.

Roadworks uncover 3,000-year-old Bronze-Age hamlet on England’s Europa Way

Roundhouses and 18 cremation graves reveal a sophisticated farming community in Suffolk.

 Roadworks uncover 3,000-year-old Bronze-Age hamlet on England’s Europa Way.