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New UK PM Sunak appoints his cabinet

Some have retained their current positions while others have assumed new roles. Newly-appointed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conducted a major cabinet reshuffle on his...

Robertson congratulates Sunak

Acting Prime Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “New Zealand’s...

Rishi Sunak to become new UK PM

The former treasury chief replaces Liz Truss, who resigned after only six weeks in office. Rishi Sunak is set to become new UK prime minister,...

10 Downing Street cat makes PM bid

Larry the feline revealed on Twitter that he had King Charles’ blessing to assume the post being vacated by Liz Truss. Larry the Cat, the...

Liz Truss’ term was a disaster but she is just a symptom of deeper problems

The outgoing UK premier was brought to power by a chaotic political climate that was caused by issues festering for over a decade. Liz Truss...

‘Zelensky curse continues’: UK PM steps down after 6 weeks in power

The Conservative Party leader had lost the support of MPs after a botched ‘mini-budget’. In contrast, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is more popular than ever,...

Truss has ‘hours, not days’ left – The Telegraph

The UK PM’s future is looking doubtful after losing several cabinet members. British Prime Minister Liz Truss is not long for 10 Downing, a senior...

British MPs demand Liz Truss resign

At least three members of the PM’s party have publicly urged her to step down. A trio of Conservative MPs have called for Liz Truss...

TV channel explains purchase of Hitler’s paintings

Britain's Channel 4 has defended the project, saying it helps explore “the limits” of free expression in art. A controversial UK TV show will offer...

Conservative MPs look to oust Truss – Politico

The prime minister’s own party has reportedly turned on her, after a budget that threatened to tank the British economy. British Prime Minister Liz Truss...

Court to rule on timing of Scottish independence vote

Nicola Sturgeon wants a new referendum next October, but critics claim she’s “deluding herself”. Scotland’s Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on whether to...

Assange supporters surround UK Parliament

Activists spoke out against the WikiLeaks co-founder’s imminent extradition to the US. Supporters of WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange gathered outside the UK Parliament in London...

British Court Hears the Case of… Extra-Large Marshmallows

Now to the important stuff: what is a mega-marshmallow and how are we supposed to eat it? This is obviously a matter that calls...

Neo-Nazis Plotting to ‘Cleanse’ Britain Infiltrating Military, Report Finds

Neo-Nazi penetration of Britain’s Armed Forces has been an issue of concern since at least the 1960s, when groups, some with ties to Operation...

UK migrant crisis ‘out of control’ – minister

Newcomers are allowed to claim privileges without a good reason to avoid deportation, the home secretary has said. The migrant crisis in Britain is “out...

Climate activist pours faeces on WWII veteran’s memorial

Every time a private jet takes off, it pours excrement on what Covid-19 fundraiser Captain Tom stood for, the 21-year-old said. A UK activist campaigning...

Majority of Brits want Liz Truss to resign – poll

Over one-third of Conservatives surveyed also want the prime minister to quit. More than half of Britons want Prime Minister Liz Truss to resign, a...

If Jeremy Corbyn is vindicated of anti-Semitism allegations, do working-class Brits even care anymore?

Traditional Labour voters don’t care about the civil war that brought down the party’s erstwhile leader. Al Jazeera’s new documentary, ‘The Labour Files,’ enabled by...

Paypal shuts down accounts of UK Free Speech Union

Paypal gave no specific reasons for the ban, according to the Free Speech Union (FSU) founder Toby Young. Young told the UK Telegraph that Paypal's...

Watch: Hindu-Muslim tensions increase in Leicester

Weeks of religious unrest started after India defeated Pakistan in an Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai on 28 August. Since then street fights and...

Liz Truss Vows ‘Military Aid Worth Billions’ for Ukraine as UK Suffers From Cost-of-Living Crisis

The UK remains one of the leading donors of military aid to Kiev, committing 2.3 billion ($2.6 billion) since Russia launched its special operation...

Epstein victims angered by ‘public rehabilitation’ of Prince Andrew – media

Sex abuse victims say the Duke of York should have mourned his mother’s death in private. Lawyers who represented victims of deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein...

Watch: Royal Guard collapses near Queen’s coffin

The guard was seen swaying uneasily before falling to the ground. A British Royal Guard on duty for a 24-hour vigil following the death of...

‘Five Eyes’ release ‘Five Country Ministerial Communiqué’ – Full Text

Full text of Communique We, the Home Affairs, Interior, Security and Immigration Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States...

Charles III Formally Proclaimed King at Accession Council at St James’ Palace

Following his proclamation, the new King is expected to make his personal declaration about the Queen’s death. Later in the day, he will also be...

‘Queen Elizabeth II was the last vestige of Britain’s greatness’

With the monarch gone, all the flaws of the modern UK and its leaders are thrown into stark relief. Queen Elizabeth was more than just...

Putin sends condolences upon Queen Elizabeth’s death

The Russian president has sent a telegram to Britain’s new King Charles III. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences over Queen Elizabeth’s death...

Charles becomes new British monarch

The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II has assumed the crown after her death. The former Prince Charles is now the King of the United...

PM mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed New Zealanders’ deep sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, describing Her Majesty as a monarch with...

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96 after seven-decade reign

The long-serving monarch was placed under “medical supervision” on Thursday as her health deteriorated. Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 96,...

Liz Truss won’t have it easy as the UK’s new prime minister

The new leader is likely to pick up where Boris Johnson left off – but with less public trust and worsening crises on her...

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel resigns

Priti Patel was expected to be on the chopping block as incoming PM Liz Truss is due to appoint a new cabinet today. Priti Patel...

Kremlin comments on Truss victory

Moscow is skeptical whether the incoming UK prime minister can change relations for the better, Dmitry Peskov says. Russia does not expect its relations with...

Watch: Elderly Sikh leader bashed in sickening attack in Manchester

The 62-year-old victim was left for dead in a pool of blood in the middle of a Manchester street. He's still in hospital recovering. The...

Millions of Britons face poverty – research

The outlook for UK living standards will be “shocking” and “terrifying,” a think tank warns. Households in Britain will see their spending power slashed by...

‘Special’ relationship: How the US forced the UK to abandon key future technology

A new book alleges American officials literally shouted the British into abandoning a 5G deal with China's Huawei. UK media has published an edited excerpt...

$3.5bn UK aircraft carrier breaks down again

The HMS Prince of Wales suffered a “mechanical issue,” the Royal Navy says. Britain’s biggest ship and the second of the Royal Navy’s two aircraft...

BBC accused of politicized hiring

A former Labour politician claims the corporation denied him a board position, fearing retribution from Boris Johnson’s government. Former Labour government member James Purnell has...

Watch: Scots burn energy bills in protest at rising power costs

Household energy bill debt, which has already doubled in the space of a month, is expected to rise further during the winter. Next week, September...

Tyson Fury calls on UK govt after cousin stabbed to death

The world heavyweight champion demanded action from ministers on knife crime. Boxing king Tyson Fury has demanded that the UK government crack down on knife...

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