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world1 month ago•2 min saved

Israeli ministers urge UK sanctions over Falkland Islands dispute

Israeli security minister Itamar Ben Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called for sanctions on Britain over the Falkland Islands, including expelling the British ambassador and recognizing Argentina’s sovereignty. Their stance comes as the UK plans to bar trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, highlighting escalating tensions tied to Falklands sovereignty disputes and Argentina’s hardline stance under President Milei.

via middleeasteye.net|

#argentina-sovereignty #britain #falkland-islands

world1 month ago•132 min saved

Milei hardens Argentina’s Falklands bid with sanctions and a South Atlantic push

Argentine president Javier Milei is stepping up the country’s challenge to Britain’s sovereignty over the Falklands, proposing sanctions on oil-related firms around the islands and extending penalties to those involved in Falklands projects, while pledging to bolster Argentina’s presence with a naval base in Tierra del Fuego. He argues that oil developments like the Sea Lion project could deepen Britain’s footprint and the islanders’ self-determination remains a key point for Downing Street. The piece notes Britain’s long-standing sovereignty claim, Argentina’s push in a tense South Atlantic context, and the United States’ historically neutral stance on the dispute, with Trump’s remarks stirring some concern about U.S. position.

via AP News|

#argentina #britain #falklands

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Trump hints US may not back UK in Falklands crisis

Trump hinted the US position on the Falkland Islands is under review and may not back Britain if Argentina invades, while Argentina's Milei vows to defend its claim; Downing Street says the UK's stance remains unwavering on the islands.

via The Independent|

#argentina #britain #donald-trump

uk-politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Israel warns Britain of retaliation over UK sanctions on West Bank settlements

Israel warned it will retaliate if Britain imposes sanctions over plans to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, with Gideon Saar saying, 'If Britain acts against Israel, Israel will act against Britain.' In London, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband signaled a policy reset and said Britain will consider measures to stop British firms financing, constructing or advertising new settlements; Labour MP Andy Burnham warned the E1 expansion could imperil the two-state solution, and a minister floated sanctions including a ban on trade with illegal settlements.

via The Independent|

#andy-burnham #britain #ed-miliband

world1 month ago•0 min saved

British Honeymooners Die in Greek Island Helicopter Crash

A British couple on their honeymoon were killed, along with their pilot, when a helicopter crashed on a Greek island, according to local media reports.

via BBC|

#britain #greece #helicopter-crash

world-news1 month ago•8 min saved

Russia Elevates Warning to Britain Over UK-Produced Drones Striking Russia

Russia warned Britain it would pay a price after reports that UK-made drones supplied to Ukraine were used to strike targets inside Russia, with Moscow calling Britain an accomplice and saying escalation would come with a higher price. The Sunday Times linked the drones to two British companies, including a subsidiary of BAE Systems, though the UK did not immediately comment. Britain remains a major backer of Ukraine, which has stepped up long-range strikes, while Moscow has intensified attacks on Kyiv and Russian targets.

via NDTV|

#britain #drones #russia

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Britain pauses to reflect after Cambridge professor’s death amid plagiarism storm

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged reflection after Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, died suddenly days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations; police said the death was unexpected but not suspicious. Arday’s family and supporters say he endured a harassment campaign and racist scrutiny as allegations about his work and life claims circulated, while Cambridge said it would review his appointment. The episode has reignited debate over diversity, equity and inclusion policies in academia and the impact of media scrutiny on Black scholars.

via Politico|

#britain #cambridge-university #dei

opinion2 months ago•22 min saved

Burnham’s Fresh-Start Pitch Falls Short on Policy

The Washington Post Editorial Board argues that Andy Burnham’s first speech as UK prime minister offered hopeful rhetoric but few concrete policies, and its economic plan is unlikely to end Britain’s stagnation.

via The Washington Post|

#britain #collections-oppopular #op-foreign

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Royals face optics and transparency as public funding sits at £99.9m

Reuters reports that the Sovereign Grant for 2024-25 is £99.9m, a ‘charm pricing’ figure designed to look like value for money, while the King becomes the first monarch to publish his personal tax payment (£12.9m), signaling greater openness even though the income sources and tax breakdown remain unclear; the core grant remains higher than pre-renovation levels, the golden ratchet stays in place, and questions over royal spending and property arrangements persist.

via BBC|

#britain #royals #sovereign-grant

palaeontology3 months ago•100 min saved

Britain’s Labrador-sized ancient scorpion revealed

Scientists have uncovered evidence of a prehistoric scorpion in Britain roughly Labrador-sized, suggesting ancient arthropods reached impressive sizes and offering new clues about Britain’s ancient ecosystems.

via HeritageDaily|

#britain #fossils #palaeontology

world3 months ago•42 min saved

Prince Harry Unveils Fresh Message Amid Trooping the Colour Outing

Prince Harry released a new message as the British Royal Family stepped out for the Trooping the Colour parade, signaling ongoing royal duties and public engagements.

via Yahoo|

#britain #prince-harry #public-appearance

science4 months ago•6 min saved

Stonehenge Altar Stone Traveled by Humans Across Britain, Study Finds

New analyses tie Stonehenge's Altar Stone to Scotland's Orcadian Basin and show ice alone couldn’t haul the 6-ton rock to Salisbury; researchers propose a staged, human-led transport—perhaps via overland, river, and coastal routes—with glacial stages only reaching Dogger Bank as a possible intermediary.

via ScienceAlert|

#archaeology #britain #geology

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Canadian man admits guilt in worldwide toxic-salt suicide scheme

Kenneth Law, a 60-year-old Canadian who ran online shops selling sodium nitrite, pleaded guilty in Ontario to 14 counts of aiding suicide, linked to 79 deaths in Britain; prosecutors plan to withdraw 14 first‑degree murder charges at September sentencing; the scheme generated about CAD 297,000 in revenue and involved purchases from customers in roughly 40 countries, with Law promoting the products under a pseudonym while aware they could be used to end lives.

via The New York Times|

#britain #canada #online-business

world4 months ago•14 min saved

Britain on the cyber frontline as spy chief flags relentless Russian threat

A senior UK spy chief warns that Russia’s cyber operations against Britain are relentless, threatening critical infrastructure and national security, and urges stronger defenses, rapid incident response, and international cooperation to deter and mitigate cyberattacks.

via AP News|

#britain #cybersecurity #national-security

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Britain Readies Multinational Push to Clear Hormuz Strait of Mines

Britain is preparing a multinational mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines if a peace agreement with Iran ends the war, deploying HMS Dragon and the Lyme Bay as the hub for autonomous mine-clearing drones; France and Germany are contributing vessels, as about 850 ships and 20,000 seafarers are stranded, with the aim of carving a secure shipping lane and stabilizing global energy markets.

via The New York Times|

#autonomous-drones #britain #iran-conflict