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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.

Epping Erupts: Clashes Over Migrant Hotel

Tensions reached boiling point in Epping, Essex, as protesters and counter-demonstrators clashed outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police made multiple arrests while attempting to maintain order.

Epping Asylum Protests: Four Arrested in Tense Standoff

Tensions flared in Epping as far-right protesters clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Four arrests were made during the demonstration, which saw heated exchanges and a significant police presence.

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.

Major Pro-Palestine Protests Sweep Australian Cities

Thousands of demonstrators have flooded streets across Australia's major cities in coordinated protests responding to the official famine declaration in Gaza. Massive crowds gathered in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane demanding government action.

Violent Clashes at UK Asylum Hotel Protests

Tensions boiled over as demonstrations for and against housing asylum seekers turned violent outside hotels nationwide. Police made multiple arrests as protesters clashed in scenes of disorder.

Canadian lumber tariff bid against US falls flat

A major Canadian effort to impose punishing tariffs on American softwood lumber has collapsed spectacularly, handing a surprise victory to US producers and exposing the complexities of cross-border trade disputes.

UK Asylum Hotel Protests Erupt: Live Updates

Tensions boil over as far-right groups and counter-protesters clash outside migrant accommodation hotels from Merseyside to Essex. Get the latest on the escalating demonstrations, police response, and political fallout.

US Braces for Protests as Trump Jury Deliberates

Major US cities including New York, Washington, and Minneapolis are deploying National Guard troops and erecting security barriers ahead of potential widespread unrest linked to the imminent verdict in Donald Trump's criminal trial.

Epping Residents Stage Mass Protests Over Asylum Seeker Hotels

Tensions boil over in Essex as Epping residents stage large-scale demonstrations, blocking roads and clashing with police over hotels converted to asylum seeker accommodation. Locals cite fears over safety and strained public services.

UK Court Upholds Government's Israel Arms Export Policy

The UK High Court has rejected a legal bid to halt British arms exports to Israel, ruling the government's decision-making process was lawful. The case, brought by campaigners, centred on allegations of breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.

Djokovic Evacuated from Athens Amid Violent Student Protests

Novak Djokovic and a Serbian government delegation were hurriedly evacuated from their Athens hotel as violent student protests against private education reforms erupted on the streets below. The dramatic scenes forced the tennis champion to cancel a plan

UK to ban Palestine Action group

The UK government is set to ban Palestine Action under new anti-protest laws, with activists already facing arrests for targeting arms companies linked to Israel.

Palestine Action Disrupts UK Over Arms Trade

Activists from Palestine Action have staged dramatic protests across Britain, targeting government buildings and defence contractors to oppose UK complicity in the Israeli arms trade. Read their demands and the official response.

Palestine Action: 'We're not terrorists'

Members of Palestine Action hit back at claims of terrorism, insisting their direct-action protests are lawful and necessary to challenge arms trade complicity in Gaza.

Australia denies weapons supply to Israel

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles insists the country is not sending weapons to Israel, while critics argue that components supplied could still be classified as arms.

Activists storm London Live in protest over arms trade

Pro-Palestine activists stormed the London Live studio during a live broadcast, demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel. The dramatic protest saw banners unfurled and chants echoing through the studio.

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