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Inquest Opens Into Death of Cambridge’s Young Black Professor in Plagiarism Row
uk3 hours ago

Inquest Opens Into Death of Cambridge’s Young Black Professor in Plagiarism Row

An inquest has opened into the death of Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest-ever Black professor and a central figure in a plagiarism controversy. Arday was found dead at his London home days after resigning; police said the death was unexpected and not believed to be suspicious. The coroner indicated the death is being treated as possibly unnatural. Arday denied plagiarism but acknowledged errors, attributing some to autism and mimicry, and his family described their shock as his memoir is due to be published.

Moscow warns UK drone factories could be targeted as Ukraine aid escalates
world10 hours ago

Moscow warns UK drone factories could be targeted as Ukraine aid escalates

A Kremlin adviser warned that UK drone factories producing for Ukraine could be targeted after Britain shared long-range missile blueprints with Kyiv, signaling Moscow’s view of direct involvement and suggesting possible non-official retaliation such as cyber or other actions. The UK also declassified blueprints for Scalp missile components, while Ukraine has ramped up domestic drone production and uses Storm Shadow–type missiles in strikes against Russia.

UK pledges declassified missile tech to Ukraine as coalition ramps up support
world1 day ago

UK pledges declassified missile tech to Ukraine as coalition ramps up support

British PM Andy Burnham vowed to declassify missile-related information and have MBDA share details on UK-made SCALP components to help Ukraine assemble long-range missiles. Zelenskyy urged allies to bolster air defence and cover a 2026 defence funding gap of 27 billion euros, while the Coalition of the Willing—co-chaired by Burnham with Macron, Meloni and Costa—pushed to increase military support and sanctions as Russia renewed strikes on Chernihiv and Odesa ahead of winter.

UK to Help Ukraine Produce Storm Shadow Missiles On Ukrainian Soil as Russia Hunts Production Sites
world1 day ago

UK to Help Ukraine Produce Storm Shadow Missiles On Ukrainian Soil as Russia Hunts Production Sites

Britain will enable Ukraine to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles on Ukrainian soil, with MBDA sharing technical details as France licenses Kyiv to produce the SCALP variant; Russia says it is identifying production sites in response. Analysts warn that such licensed production requires large, secure factories and funding, a hurdle given past plant destruction and delays, while Zelensky and Burnham reiterated Western support during Ukraine’s independence anniversary events.

Kremlin adviser warns of covert strikes on UK drone factories over Ukraine blueprints
world1 day ago

Kremlin adviser warns of covert strikes on UK drone factories over Ukraine blueprints

A Kremlin adviser warned on BBC Newsnight that UK drone factories could be attacked by 'unknown sources' in retaliation for Britain sharing drone-component blueprints with Ukraine, describing a potential 'semi-military' response. The comments come as UK Prime Minister Burnham plans to push the US and European partners for more Ukrainian defence support, including Patriot missiles, amid ongoing Russian strikes.

UK and Ireland confront deadly viral trend of wrong-way driving on social media
world1 day ago

UK and Ireland confront deadly viral trend of wrong-way driving on social media

A dangerous new trend across Britain and Ireland shows groups filming vehicles driving the wrong way down major roads to gain likes, prompting police investigations and tributes after a Middlesbrough crash that killed two officers and five youths. Authorities are pressing social-media platforms to remove content glorifying dangerous driving under the Online Safety Act, while TikTok and Meta say they restrict or remove high-risk driving content.

Tributes flow after two Middlesbrough police officers die in A66 crash
uk2 days ago

Tributes flow after two Middlesbrough police officers die in A66 crash

Tributes flow for PCs Tom Clough and Matthew Blades after a Volkswagen Passat travelling the wrong way on the A66 near Middlesbrough collided with their armed‑response car, killing the two officers and five others; the Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating, Cleveland Police ended the pursuit before the crash, and funds for the families have surpassed £230,000.

Scotland abuse case: three family members avoid prison after 'house of terror' ordeal
uk2 days ago

Scotland abuse case: three family members avoid prison after 'house of terror' ordeal

Three adults – a mother, grandmother and stepfather – were found guilty or pleaded guilty of cruel and unnatural treatment of three children in Balloch and Aberdeen between 2003 and 2012, described in court as a 'house of terror'. They received non-custodial sentences: probation and unpaid work with restrictions on liberty rather than prison. The victims, now adults, spoke of lifelong trauma and said the sentence feels inadequate, while the judge said nothing could repair their childhoods and prosecutors urged continued support for abuse survivors.

UK to Help Ukraine Mass-Produce Storm Shadow Missiles
world2 days ago

UK to Help Ukraine Mass-Produce Storm Shadow Missiles

The United Kingdom plans to share blueprints and top-secret production knowledge for the Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile with Ukraine, enabling Kyiv to manufacture its own long-range missiles to strike deep into Russia. France is involved, and the move follows U.S. hesitancy to transfer Patriot interceptors. Analysts say production could be set up by year’s end, but scaling to frequent use will take years and hinges on complex supply chains, security at production sites, and potential U.S. approvals for shared tech.

Britain shares missile blueprints with Ukraine, but real impact depends on production
world2 days ago

Britain shares missile blueprints with Ukraine, but real impact depends on production

The UK will hand over blueprints for Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles to Ukraine, signaling support but likely not a quick game changer due to cost and fragile supply chains; even with blueprints, local production could take months or years. Britain is pursuing Project Brakestop to field a cheaper, domestically produced long‑range missile by year’s end, while Ukraine continues rapid drone development and domestic arms production (about 70% of weapons) but still faces shortages, especially Patriot interceptors to counter ballistic missiles. The move signals a shift toward self‑sustaining defense, but real impact hinges on scalable production and faster delivery.

Russia accuses Britain of fueling Ukraine war by sharing long-range missile tech
world2 days ago

Russia accuses Britain of fueling Ukraine war by sharing long-range missile tech

Russia condemned Britain’s decision to share classified information about UK-made SCALP long-range missile components with Ukraine, calling it direct involvement in the conflict and a barrier to peace talks, while London says the support will continue; Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv as MBDA was authorised to share tech to help Ukraine potentially produce its own missiles, a move Moscow warned could fuel the war and target missile production sites amid ongoing long‑range strikes between Russia and Ukraine.

Burnham heads to Kyiv for first foreign visit to reinforce UK support for Ukraine
world2 days ago

Burnham heads to Kyiv for first foreign visit to reinforce UK support for Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to Kyiv for his first foreign trip to reaffirm unwavering UK backing for Ukraine on its Independence Day, chair a coalition of the willing with France, accept an award honoring British support, and announce that defence group MBDA will declassify information on UK components for the Scalp long-range missile, as Russia continues strikes and Kyiv intensifies long-range attacks.

Ex-diplomats urge France and UK to uphold international law over Israeli settlements
middle-east3 days ago

Ex-diplomats urge France and UK to uphold international law over Israeli settlements

Over 100 former French and British diplomats published a letter urging Paris and London to cooperate to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to destroy prospects for an independent Palestinian state and of ethnic cleansing in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, and calling for accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Tehran-linked cyberattack halts a UK power plant for four days
world3 days ago

Tehran-linked cyberattack halts a UK power plant for four days

Iranian hackers linked to Tehran shut down a small UK power plant for four days in late July, a Telegraph report says, marking what officials call the first successful attack of its kind in Britain; authorities insist the national grid was not affected and stress the energy system’s resilience, while the incident sits within a broader Iranian cyber campaign that targeted U.S. water systems.