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Iceland suspends UK arms licences over Gaza war

Iceland halts new arms export licences to the UK, citing international humanitarian law concerns over Gaza. A significant diplomatic move scrutinising Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas war.

London Arms Fair Sparks Fiery Protests and Police Clashes

Chaos engulfed a major London defence exhibition as activists clashed with police, setting tyres alight in a dramatic protest against the global arms trade. Our photo report captures the fiery scenes and the tense standoff.

Jennings' Cartoon Skewers London Arms Fair Hypocrisy

A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers the grim irony of the world's largest arms fair being hosted in London, juxtaposing weapons of war with the city's iconic landmarks and the UK's deepening cost-of-living crisis.

Protesters storm Israeli arms firm Elbit's London HQ

Dozens of Palestine Action protesters were arrested after a major demonstration at the London headquarters of Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer. The group occupied the building, unveiling banners and demanding an end to UK complicity in the Gaza

London Protest Chaos: 12 Arrested in Whitehall Demo

Metropolitan Police arrest 12 protesters after Palestine Action activists chain themselves to government building in Whitehall, demanding end to UK-Israel arms trade. Major disruption ensues.

Ken Loach Leads London Protest Against Anti-Strike Bill

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.

Major London Protest Over Palestine Group Ban

Hundreds of activists from Palestine Action clashed with police in a major London protest against the banning of their group. The demonstration, held outside the Home Office, saw arrests as tensions flared over the government's controversial decision.

BBC journalists chased by protesters in Portsmouth

Shocking scenes unfolded in Portsmouth as a BBC reporting team was aggressively pursued and confronted by demonstrators during a protest over the housing of asylum seekers. The incident, captured on video, raises serious concerns about press freedom and p

Met Police 'Heavy-Handed' with Pink Ladies Protesters

Scotland Yard faces backlash after footage emerges showing officers forcibly removing the 'Pink Ladies' protest group during a demonstration against migrant hotels near the Corinthia. Critics condemn the police response as disproportionate.

Melbourne Anti-Immigration March Sparks Violent Clashes

Violent scenes erupted in central Melbourne as 'March for Australia' anti-immigration demonstrators clashed with a large group of counter-protesters. Riot police intervened to separate the opposing factions in a day of significant civil unrest.

Masked gang storms migrant hotel in violent protest

A gang of masked men attempted to storm a hotel housing asylum seekers in Merseyside, leading to violent clashes with police. Five arrests were made and two officers were injured during the angry demonstration.

UK bans Israeli officials from London arms fair over Gaza

The British government has barred Israeli defence officials from attending a major London arms exhibition amid growing international concern over the war in Gaza. The move signals a significant diplomatic shift in UK-Israel relations.

Trump's Tariff Plan: Threat to UK Economy Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.

Nations Halt US Weapons Shipments Over Trump Tariffs

Exclusive: In a dramatic move, several allied nations have suspended arms exports to the United States, retaliating against former President Donald Trump's proposed tariff threats. This marks a significant escalation in global trade tensions.

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