Yvette Cooper launches new counter-terrorism strategy to tackle extremism following disorder Home secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged to crack down on people “pushing harmful and hateful beliefs” and “kickstart” a new approach to clamp down on extremism following the riots that erupted across the UK earlier this month. The Home Office commissioned a “rapid sprint”...
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Revealed: Hamas plot to dig up war graves of British veterans
Mark Urban, the former Newsnight diplomatic and defence editor, is among many Britons alive today who have relatives buried in Gaza. His great uncle, Lance Sergeant Walter Holmes, was killed in the Second Battle of Gaza on April 19, 1917, when he was 18 years old. His battalion, the Isle of Wight Rifles, launched its...
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UK student visa application: 5 most frequently asked questions | Today News
The United Kingdom is widely recognized as a top choice for higher education, offering much more than just outstanding academics. It presents a rich tapestry of cultural diversity, renowned universities, and life-changing experiences. Pursuing studies in the UK is not just about obtaining a degree; it’s about beginning an extraordinary journey that can deeply influence...
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UK riots spurred by racist posts on social media. Experts warn US. | The Excerpt
On Friday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses recent violent outbursts in Britain, and whether they could move stateside. The Gaza death toll passes 40,000. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer puts the hack of former President Donald Trump’s campaign in context. The vice presidential debate is set. Five people have been...
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Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing’s ‘Delilah’ project papers at risk of leaving the UK
The wartime documents are valued at £397,680 Export bar is to allow time for a UK institution to acquire the papers An export bar has been placed on Alan Turing’s unpublished Second World War papers relating to the ‘Delilah’ project, which developed a portable encryption system for use in military operations. The papers are valued...
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The Warped World of the U.K. Rioters
It was the first week of the summer holidays in the U.K., and parents were flocking to football camps and community centers to keep their children busy. One such center, in the seaside town of Southport, was hosting a Taylor Swift-themed dance event, on July 29th, when a man with a knife barged in and...
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Over 1,000 Arrested Following UK Riots: Police
UK police have arrested over 1,000 people in connection with riots in England. London: UK police have arrested over 1,000 people in connection with riots which took place over the last two weeks in England, officials said on Tuesday. “Forces across the country have now made more than 1,000 arrests in connection with the recent...
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Satellite image reveals Russian ‘fortifications’ in invaded region – as Putin ‘concerned about rapid Ukrainian advances’
Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely “putting on a brave face” as he deals with Ukraine’s invasion into the Kursk region, says our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes. According to Russian officials, nearly 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate from border regions following last week’s surprise Ukrainian attack. Haynes says it will be...
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Australia indemnifies US and UK ‘against any liability’ from nuclear submarine risks
The United States, the United Kingdom or Australia could terminate their collaboration on nuclear-powered submarines with just one year’s notice, according to the terms of a new treaty designed to make the Aukus security pact a reality. The Australian government published the text of the new agreement on Monday as it sought to dispel claims...
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King Charles lauds ‘resilience’ over ‘aggression’ in riots after criticism he didn’t condemn UK unrest sooner
King Charles III on Friday lauded the “resilience” of many that overshadowed the “aggression” and “criminality” of a smaller number of people amid some of the worst unrest in the United Kingdom’s history, Buckingham Palace said. The king has been criticized for not speaking out sooner against the riots that began after three young girls...
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UK man jailed for 20 months over Facebook posts urging attack on migrant hotel
LEEDS, England (TND) — A U.K. judge on Friday sentenced a man to 20 months in prison for urging his Facebook friends to target a hotel housing migrants. Jordan Parlour, a 28-year-old from outside the English city of Leeds, posted on Facebook over the weekend that “every man and his dog should smash [the] f—...
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UK government warns ‘think before you post’ amid threats to arrest citizens for offensive rhetoric on socials
The government of the United Kingdom warned its citizens this week to be careful of posting material deemed offensive — threatening imprisonment for those who incite “hatred.” The Crown Prosecution Service posted a warning to social media platform X on Wednesday warning citizens to “Think before you post!” amid ongoing riots that have fractured the...