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.
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Democratic Senators Accuse Israel of Gaza 'Ethnic Cleansing'
A group of prominent US Democratic senators issues a stark warning, accusing Israel of committing 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza and urging President Biden to suspend weapon transfers, marking a significant escalation in internal party tensions over the confl
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.
Clashes Between Police and Protesters at London Arms Fair
Dramatic scenes unfolded in London as activists protesting the DSEI arms fair clashed with Metropolitan Police. Watch footage of the scuffles and arrests.
Greta Thunberg joins Gaza flotilla drone protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg participates in drone protest against UK government's arms exports to Israel, joining pro-Palestinian flotilla demonstration.
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.
Spanish PM Sánchez: Israel 'exterminating' people in Gaza
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a blistering condemnation of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, accusing it of 'exterminating defenceless people' and calling for an immediate end to EU arms exports. The remarks, made in parliament, signal a
Palestinians launch legal bid to stop UK arms exports to Israel
Palestinian organisations file a groundbreaking legal case against the UK Government, demanding an immediate halt to arms export licenses to Israel, citing violations of international law in Gaza.
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
12 Arrested in London Palestine Protest Outside Government Building
Twelve protesters from Palestine Action were arrested after a major demonstration in Whitehall brought central London to a standstill. Activists targeted the Department for Business and Trade, demanding an end to UK arms exports to Israel.
Putin: Trump Would Have Cut Ukraine Arms to Force Peace
Vladimir Putin alleges Donald Trump would have blocked further US arms to Ukraine, forcing Kyiv into peace talks. The explosive claim reveals deep Kremlin interference fears as Ukraine battles Russian assaults.
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.
18 Arrested in London Arms Factory Protest Over Israel Links
Metropolitan Police detain nearly two dozen protesters after dramatic demonstration at London arms factory linked to Israeli defence contracts. Activists demand UK stop supplying weapons.
Palestine Action Blockades UK Arms Factories - Arrests Made
Palestine Action activists have launched a major day of disruption, blockading multiple UK arms factories in protest against their links to Israel. Police have made several arrests as demonstrators scale buildings and glue themselves to gates.
Palestine Activists Shut Down UK Arms Factory in Major Protest
Hundreds of Palestine Action protesters have stormed and shut down a key UK arms factory in Kent, demanding an end to weapons supplies to Israel. Live updates as activists scale the roof and chain themselves to gates.
40 Arrested as Protesters Storm London MoD Building
Forty activists from Palestine Action were arrested after scaling and occupying the roof of the Ministry of Defence building in London, demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
Elbit Systems closes UK factory after Palestine Action campaign
Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems closes its Shenstone drone component facility following a sustained campaign of protests and site occupations by Palestine Action activists.
UK Accused of Ignoring Duty to Prevent Gaza Genocide
Explosive evidence presented at a People's Tribunal in London alleges the UK government systematically ignored its legal duty to prevent genocide in Gaza, with witnesses detailing a pattern of ignored warnings and arms exports to Israel.
UK "failing Gaza" by allowing jet parts used in bombings
A leading British trauma surgeon who worked in Gaza accuses the UK government of failing its moral duty by allowing aircraft with UK-supplied components to bomb hospitals, in a damning first-hand account.
Swinney Condemns UK Arms Sales to Israel
First Minister John Swinney declares Scotland's firm opposition to UK arms exports to Israel, calling the Gaza conflict a 'humanitarian catastrophe' and urging an immediate ceasefire in a significant break from Westminster policy.
Badenoch: North Sea oil key to UK energy security
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch declares new North Sea oil and gas licences essential for UK energy security, warning of 80% import dependency by 2030 without domestic production.
Drunk Driver Smashes Into Ed Sheeran's Favourite Pub
Exclusive CCTV captures the terrifying moment an intoxicated driver ploughs into The Lancaster Arms, a pub frequently visited by music superstar Ed Sheeran. The incident has left the local community in shock.
Sadiq Khan criticised over London arms fair during Gaza conflict
Sadiq Khan criticised for allowing major defence exhibition DSEI to proceed in London as asylum seekers brand it 'offensive' during Israel-Gaza violence. Mayor's office cites existing contracts.
Reeves ends new North Sea oil licences in Aberdeen
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an end to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea during a speech in Aberdeen, marking a major shift in energy policy towards renewables and net zero targets.
Badenoch defends new North Sea oil licences for UK energy security
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers a powerful defence of new North Sea oil and gas licences, arguing they are vital for UK energy security, jobs, and a pragmatic transition to Net Zero, putting her at odds with some climate campaigners.
Badenoch Slams Labour's North Sea Oil Ban as 'Virtue Signalling'
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has launched a stunning attack on the Labour Party's plan to ban new North Sea oil and gas licences, branding it an economic own goal that prioritises 'virtue signalling' over energy security and British jobs.
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.
Tennessee bill lets officials refuse same-sex marriage licences
A controversial new bill proposed by Tennessee Republicans would permit public officials to refuse to solemnise same-sex marriages based on 'conscience or religion', drawing fierce criticism as a blatant attempt to circumvent federal law.
UK Defence Secretary's Secret South Korea Trip Revealed
Defence Secretary John Healey makes covert visit to Seoul for high-stakes security talks, signalling a potential major shift in UK defence exports and Indo-Pacific strategy.
Kim Jong Un backs Putin's Ukraine war in major alliance shift
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared his 'full support' for Russia's war in Ukraine during a high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin, signalling a major shift in global alliances and raising fears of new arms deals.
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