Britain
Larry the cat, chief mouser of Downing Street, outlasts sixth UK prime minister as Starmer resigns
Larry’s tenure began after multiple rat sightings on the steps of 10 Downing Street in early 2011, causing a "pro-cat faction" within Downing Street to lobby for an expert to be brought in.
UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims
UK, France, Germany issue joint statement of concern about Chinese activities off coast of Taiwan
UK MPs dismiss petition targeting Israeli control over politics as rooted in antisemitic tropes
Starmer says UK-US relationship 'still special' after Trump's criticism of hestitation against Iran
Starmer defended his decisions both to withhold initial access to bases, and then to participate in "defensive" operations against Iran, once Tehran had responded by by attacking its neighbours.
Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy
The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.
Bomb damage at Iran's Evin prison raises fears for detained Britons, family says
Joe Bennett, who is in regular contact with his jailed mother, Lindsay Foreman, has reported worsening conditions inside the facility as bombing continues in the capital for a fourth day.
How Starmer and Macron taught Iran that Europe is safe to hit - comment
The honest version of what Starmer and Macron are doing is outsourcing hard power to allies while claiming the authority to restrain those allies.
Two unmanned drones get intercepted on way towards RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Greece is preparing to send two frigates and two fighter jets to protect Cyprus, following the drone intrusions, a Greek defense ministry official said on Monday.
World reacts to Khamenei's death in Tehran as Israel, US, and Iran continue to trade strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family was a "cynical" murder.
Iran launched missiles at Cyprus, threatening thousands of British troops stationed there
He also noted that 300 British troops had been stationed near the military base Iran struck in Bahrain on Saturday, with some of the soldiers being "several hundred yards away."
Real-life Indiana Jones: British Museum to hire ‘treasure hunter’ to find stolen artifacts - report
Since the original 2023 announcement of the theft, the museum has recovered 654 of these, the most significant of which was 268 gems returned all at once by the United States.
AI is transforming work, but it must not redefine humanity - opinion
With the rise of artificial intelligence, true human connection and empathy are needed more than ever.
World responds slowly as US, Israeli attack on Iran unfolds
The exception was Australia's prime minister, while the X accounts of British, French, Italian, and German leaders had not been updated for hours by the time of publication.