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Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025

UK Diplomat Charged with Endangering Children and Assaulting Officer in Nashville

UK Diplomat Charged with Endangering Children and Assaulting Officer in Nashville

Incident raises questions about diplomatic conduct abroad

UK Government Moves to Ban Palestine Action as Terrorist Organization

UK Government Moves to Ban Palestine Action as Terrorist Organization

Decision follows group's unauthorized break-in at RAF Brize Norton

UK Government Warns Public to Prepare for Potential Domestic Conflict

UK Government Warns Public to Prepare for Potential Domestic Conflict

Strategic Defence Review highlights vulnerabilities in military readiness

UK Manufacturing Sector Reports Sharp Decline in Orders for June

UK Manufacturing Sector Reports Sharp Decline in Orders for June

Export demand weakens, impacting industrial output

Amazon Announces £40 Billion Investment in UK Over Next Three Years

Amazon Announces £40 Billion Investment in UK Over Next Three Years

E-commerce giant's expansion expected to create thousands of jobs

UK Grocery Inflation Reaches Highest Level Since February 2024

UK Grocery Inflation Reaches Highest Level Since February 2024

Rising food prices add pressure to household budgets

Prime Minister Starmer Faces Internal Opposition Over Welfare Reform Plans

Prime Minister Starmer Faces Internal Opposition Over Welfare Reform Plans

Proposed cuts to disability benefits spark rebellion within Labour Party

Prime Minister Starmer Commits to Increasing Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

Prime Minister Starmer Commits to Increasing Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

Ambitious plan aims to strengthen UK's military capabilities amid global uncertainties

UK Regulators Investigate Google's Dominance in Online Search Market

UK Regulators Investigate Google's Dominance in Online Search Market

Competition and Markets Authority considers measures to enhance market fairness

UK Labels China as Major Challenge Yet Essential Economic Partner

UK Labels China as Major Challenge Yet Essential Economic Partner

Government audit highlights complexities in UK-China relations

UK Grocery Inflation Hits Highest Level Since February 2024

UK Grocery Inflation Hits Highest Level Since February 2024

Rising food prices add pressure to household budgets

UK Manufacturing Orders Decline Amid Weak Export Demand

UK Manufacturing Orders Decline Amid Weak Export Demand

CBI survey indicates continued challenges for factory output

Quote of the Day

Potentially, a government is the most dangerous threat to man's rights: it holds a legal monopoly on the use of physical force against legally disarmed victims.
Ayn Rand

UK Moves to Ban Palestine Action Group Following RAF Base Incident

UK Moves to Ban Palestine Action Group Following RAF Base Incident

Activist group's actions at RAF Brize Norton prompt terrorism designation

UK Labels China as Major Challenge Yet Essential Economic Partner

UK Labels China as Major Challenge Yet Essential Economic Partner

Government audit highlights espionage concerns alongside trade importance

Amazon Announces £40 Billion Investment in UK Over Three Years

Amazon Announces £40 Billion Investment in UK Over Three Years

Tech giant's expansion to create thousands of jobs and boost AI infrastructure

Prime Minister Starmer Commits to 5% GDP Defense Spending by 2035

Prime Minister Starmer Commits to 5% GDP Defense Spending by 2035

Ambitious plan aims to bolster UK's military capabilities amid global uncertainties

UK Regulators Investigate Google's Dominance in Search Market

UK Regulators Investigate Google's Dominance in Search Market

CMA probe may lead to changes in search rankings and user options

UK Government Urges Public to Prepare for Potential Conflict

UK Government Urges Public to Prepare for Potential Conflict

New national security strategy highlights threats from Russia, Iran, and North Korea

Explosions Rock Doha as Iranian Missiles Target Qatar

Qatar's capital experiences missile attacks, prompting defensive measures.

“You Have 12 Hours to Flee”: Israeli Threat Campaign Targets Surviving Iranian Officials

Persian-speaking agents deliver direct threats to Iranian commanders after targeted assassinations in Tehran

Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world

Norms are eroding and old certainties are being challenged — we must act accordingly

Oman Set to Introduce Personal Income Tax, First in Gulf

Royal decree mandates five‑percent levy on high earners from 2028 under fiscal diversification drive

Germany and Italy Under Pressure to Repatriate $245bn of Gold from US Vaults

Berlin and Rome face growing calls amid geopolitical tensions and doubts over Federal Reserve custodianship

Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Alleged Mossad Operatives After Sabotage Claims

Security forces arrest dozens and execute two on charges of espionage amid reported covert Israeli drone and sabotage operations

Airlines Evaluate Flight Cancellations Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Commercial airlines respond to recent US military actions in Iran, impacting flight routes in the Middle East.

UK and Ukraine to Co‑Produce Long‑Range Drones

UK and Ukraine to Co‑Produce Long‑Range Drones

Starmer and Zelenskiy agree defence-industrial partnership

UK Launches Ten‑Year Industrial Strategy Backed by Major Investment

UK Launches Ten‑Year Industrial Strategy Backed by Major Investment

Plan includes support for advanced manufacturing and energy sectors

UK to Ban Palestine Action as Terror Group

UK to Ban Palestine Action as Terror Group

Government moves to proscribe activist group after RAF base vandalism

London Clashes as Palestine Action Protesters Detained

London Clashes as Palestine Action Protesters Detained

Demonstrators confront police at Trafalgar Square after ban announcement

UK Launches National Investigation into NHS Maternity Failings

UK Launches National Investigation into NHS Maternity Failings

Inquiry covers worst-performing services after widespread scandals

Starmer Invites Innovators to Join Government Talent Scheme

Whitehall test to attract elite technical experts

UK Economy’s Strong Opening Quarter Shows Signs of Cooling

GDP growth slows after 0.7% Q1 expansion

Harrods Seeks Court Order to Secure Al Fayed Estate for Victims

Department store aims to enable further compensation

BA and Singapore Airlines Cancel Dubai Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

Major carriers suspend routes following US strikes on Iran

Trump Faces Backlash from MAGA Base Over Iran Strikes

Conservative supporters question alignment with 'America First' doctrine

Meta Bets $14 B on Alexandr Wang to Drive AI Ambitions

Scale AI chief joins company under $14.3 B investment deal

WATCH: Israeli forces show the aftermath of a massive airstrike at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site

FedEx Founder Fred Smith, ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Company, Dies at 80

Logistics pioneer remembered for hub‑and‑spoke innovation

Chinese Factories Shift Away from U.S. Amid Trump‑Era Tariffs

Manufacturers explore new markets as tariffs remain steep

Pimco Seizes Opportunity in Japan’s Dislocated Bond Market

Global investor buys long‑dated Japanese debt at record yields

Labubu Doll Drives Pop Mart to Status as China’s Most Valuable Toy Maker

Elf‑like collectible sparks global craze and market valuation boom

Global Coal Demand Defies Paris Accord Goals

Consumption rising as developing nations rely on cheap, dependable energy

British Cabinet On Alert as US Weighs Further Iran Action

British Cabinet On Alert as US Weighs Further Iran Action

Government readies defensive posture amid regional volatility

UK Informed Before US Strikes on Iran, No Request for Base Use

UK Informed Before US Strikes on Iran, No Request for Base Use

Britain received early notification but was not asked to assist

Top US Miler Carl Spackler Set for Final British Start

Top US Miler Carl Spackler Set for Final British Start

Broadway racing career concludes with Royal Ascot appearance

UK Prepares Evacuation Flights From Israel

UK Prepares Evacuation Flights From Israel

Charter flights to be arranged once airspace reopens

UK Briefed Before US Strikes on Iran but Played No Active Role

UK Briefed Before US Strikes on Iran but Played No Active Role

Britain was informed prior to the operation without US request

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Explosions Rock Doha as Iranian Missiles Target Qatar

“You Have 12 Hours to Flee”: Israeli Threat Campaign Targets Surviving Iranian Officials

Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world

Germany and Italy Under Pressure to Repatriate $245bn of Gold from US Vaults

Airlines Evaluate Flight Cancellations Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Starmer Invites Innovators to Join Government Talent Scheme

UK Economy’s Strong Opening Quarter Shows Signs of Cooling

Harrods Seeks Court Order to Secure Al Fayed Estate for Victims

BA and Singapore Airlines Cancel Dubai Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

Trump Faces Backlash from MAGA Base Over Iran Strikes

Meta Bets $14 B on Alexandr Wang to Drive AI Ambitions

WATCH: Israeli forces show the aftermath of a massive airstrike at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site

FedEx Founder Fred Smith, ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Company, Dies at 80

Chinese Factories Shift Away from U.S. Amid Trump‑Era Tariffs

Pimco Seizes Opportunity in Japan’s Dislocated Bond Market

Labubu Doll Drives Pop Mart to Status as China’s Most Valuable Toy Maker

Global Coal Demand Defies Paris Accord Goals

We have new information and breaking details to share about what is shaping up to be a historic air campaign tonight

Six Massive Bombs Dropped on Fordow; Trump: 'A Historic Moment for the U.S., Israel, and the World'

Fordow: Deeply Buried Iranian Enrichment Site in U.S.–Israel Crosshairs

United States Conducts Precision Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Trump says

Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize.

BBC Demands Perplexity AI Immediately Stop Using Its Content

Telegram Founder: I Will Leave My Fortune to Over 100 of My Children

Political Turmoil Resurfaces in Belgium Amid Economic Concerns

Fed policymakers divided on timing of interest rate cuts

Trump signals imminent agreement with Harvard University

Inheritance tax referendum alarms Swiss billionaire community

Japan cancels bilateral security meeting amid US defence demands

AI skeptic Emily Bender warns that ‘the emperor has no clothes’

Israel Confirms Assassination of Quds Force Commander in Tehran

16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked in Unprecedented Cybersecurity Breach

Senate hearing on who was 'really running' Biden White House kicks off

Iranian Military Officers Reportedly Seek Contact with Reza Pahlavi, Signal Intent to Defect

FBI and Senate Investigate Allegations of Chinese Plot to Influence the 2020 Election in Biden’s Favor Using Fake U.S. Driver’s Licenses

Vietnam Emerges as Luxury Yacht Destination for Ultra‑Rich

Plans to Sell Dutch Embassy in Bangkok Face Local Opposition

China's Iranian Oil Imports Face Disruption Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Trump's $5 Million 'Trump Card' Visa Program Draws Nearly 70,000 Applicants

DGCA Finds No Major Safety Concerns in Air India's Boeing 787 Fleet

Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Expanding Middle East Conflict Zones

Elon Musk's xAI Seeks $9.3 Billion in Funding Amid AI Expansion

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender Amid Escalating Conflict

Israeli Airstrike Targets Iranian State TV in Central Tehran

President Trump is leaving the G7 summit early and has ordered the National Security Council to the Situation Room

Taiwan Imposes Export Ban on Chips to Huawei and SMIC

Israel has just announced plans to strike Tehran again, and in response, Trump has urged people to evacuate

Netanyahu Signals Potential Regime Change in Iran

Juncker Criticizes EU Inaction on Trump Tariffs