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British Conservative Party defends inclusion of former neo-Nazi as local election candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine in 2015 was convicted of racially aggravated harassment of a Labour member of parliament, and had also been imprisoned for stirring up hatred against a London Jewish community.

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Joshua Bonehill-Paine, formerly convicted of racially aggravated harassment and imprisoned for stirring up hatred against a north London Jewish community.
Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.

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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, US, December 11, 2025.

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

Charlie Kirk, a prominent ally of US President Donald Trump, was killed by Tyler Robinson in front of thousands as he debated students at Utah Valley University.

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US VICE President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump listen to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak during a meeting with Lebanon Ambassador to the US and Israel Ambassador to the US, at the White House in Washington, DC on April 23, 2026.

Vance, Rubio split on Iran war, Israel in Lebanon, as White House denies divergence - analysis

The contrast suggests that, even as the administration has emphasized unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface, offering an early glimpse of the Republican Party’s future.

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UK Conservative politician accuses Israel of killing Palestinian kids

David Rutley responded to the MP that the UK “will continue to oppose violations and abuse of international human rights or international humanitarian law by the government of Israel or the PA."

JULY 20, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 21, 2023

Why do some people believe in conspiracy theories? - study

Researchers found that people were motivated to believe in conspiracy theories by a need to understand and feel safe in their environment and a need to feel like their community is superior.

JUNE 29, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
QAnon conspiracy theory messaging signs are seen on the back of a pickup truck as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather near his campaign event in Macon, Georgia, US, October 16, 2020.

Daniel Korski, rising Jewish star in UK Conservative Party, accused of groping woman

Controversy and accusations surround Jewish London mayoral candidate Daniel Korski as assault allegations surface.

JUNE 28, 2023ByJACOB JUDAH/JTA
The Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, June 7, 2017.

Former British PM Boris Johnson is standing down from parliament

Johnson said he was stepping down because it was "clear" that the committee was "determined to use the proceedings against me to drive me out of parliament."

JUNE 9, 2023ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement at Downing Street in London, Britain.

Conservativism vs liberalism, past vs present wrongs - opinion

Liberalism takes the past more seriously than conservatism.

MARCH 27, 2023ByDAVE ANDERSON
THE US and Israeli flags fly at Ben-Gurion Airport ahead of President Joe Biden’s arrival in July. The writer asks: ‘How will young Americans view Israel’s relationship with the US – a strategic asset, or a threat?’

Rishi Sunak takes office as new British PM, faces daunting task

Rishi Sunak will face one of the greatest challenges of any new leader as he became Britain's prime minister.

OCTOBER 25, 2022ByREUTERS
King Charles III welcomes Rishi Sunak during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where he invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

Swift rise to PM, but some doubt Rishi Sunak can win UK elections

Elected for the first time to parliament in 2015, Rishi Sunak became Britain's youngest prime minister in more than 200 years on Monday.

OCTOBER 24, 2022ByREUTERS
UK CONSERVATIVE PARTY candidate Rishi Sunak speaks at a campaign event in Grantham, Britain, July 23.

Soon-to-be PM Rishi Sunak: We need stability and unity

Rishi Sunak will become British prime minister on Monday after his opening quit the race to lead the Conservative Party on Monday.

OCTOBER 24, 2022ByREUTERS
New leader of the Britain's Conservative Party Rishi Sunak walks outside the Conservative Campaign Headquarters, in London, Britain October 24, 2022.

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak battle in next UK prime ministerial race

Sunak was defeated by Truss in the race to replace Boris Johnson in September after losing an election held by members of the Conservative party across the country.

OCTOBER 23, 2022ByREUTERS
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak listens as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses his cabinet on the day of the weekly cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London, Britain June 7, 2022.

Conservative bastion rattled by UK 'state of chaos' welcomes Truss exit

Residents in a traditional Conservative Party-voting area of Britain hailed Liz Truss' resignation as prime minister.

OCTOBER 20, 2022ByREUTERS
Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss speaks at a hustings event, part of the Conservative party leadership campaign, in Eastbourne, Britain, August 5, 2022.