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British Jewish leaders express concern to UK government over anticipated settlement trade ban

UK's Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis called the anticipated sanctions "counter-productive," adding that it could "even endanger" the search for peace in the Middle East.

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.
An advertisement for Sacha Baron Cohen's film, "Ali G: Who Iz I?"

Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G to return in new film amid character's 'racist stereotypes' controversy

Britain's Princess Diana holds Prince Harry during a morning picture session at Marivent Palace, where the Prince and Princess of Wales are holidaying as guests of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia in Mallorca

On This Day: UK's Princess Diana dies in tragic car crash in Paris

NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan denies expressing support for Hamas on social media.

NHS doctor denies posting social media support for Hamas in London court


Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators across Europe

Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Western Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years.

The moon completely covers the sun during a solar eclipse near the northern Spanish town of Reinosa, August 12, 2026.

Serial UK sex attacker jailed for life for double murder, rape after police failings

Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty last week of the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and of Sheryl Wilkins in August 2025, and of the rape and serious assault of a third woman.

Mugshot of Shimon Levy, 40, of London, England.

UK Jewish student campaigns for mandatory antisemitism class in schools

“As that generation passes, antisemitism risks becoming an abstract historical concept rather than a lived reality," said Jonathan Frisher. "That’s exactly why education must fill that gap."

Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]

Britain, Italy among countries eyed to send troops to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah disarmament

The countries could help define the mechanism's scope, provide personnel to oversee its implementation, or contribute troops to observe or take part in inspections verifying disarmament, sources said.

People and journalists stand at a site hit by Israeli strikes that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, according to Lebanon’s state news agency NNA, in Burj al-Shamali, southern Lebanon, August 6, 2026.

UK Foreign Secretary Miliband presses Sa’ar on Gaza aid, West Bank violence

The UK and Israeli foreign ministers discussed Gaza, Hamas disarmament, Iran and antisemitism, as Miliband pressed Sa’ar over West Bank violence.

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband addresses the media during a joint press conference with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares at the Palacio de Viana, Madrid, Spain. July 29, 2026.

Reform UK rules out deal with Restore due to ‘antisemitic’ co-founder, ‘Groyper’ ideology

A groyper is a member of a far-right, white nationalist network of internet users and activists, led by Nick Fuentes.

Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage speaks during a press conference on a plan to deport foreign prisoners on August 10, 2026 at Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, England.

‘This is Tehran’: Khamenei posters and Iran regime flags displayed at London march

Given that the Ayatollahs are the ultimate authority over the IRGC, displays of support for them could be seen as support for the organization.

Open displays of support for the Islamic regime in Iran were seen throughout Sunday's Arbaeen Procession in London, August 9, 2026.

Nearly half of Britons want fewer or no Israeli immigrants, YouGov poll finds

British attitudes toward Israeli immigration have grown more negative over the past decade, with 47% now favoring fewer or no migrants from Israel.

UK AND Israeli flags together at a march in London.

UK Jewish schools spend more time on security than education, antisemitism review reveals - report

The government-commissioned independent review is led by David Bell, who previously served as permanent secretary at the Department for Education from 2006 to 2011.

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.

Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon completes move to West Ham United for a reported £5 million fee

Solomon, 27, has now joined his fourth English club following his permanent departure from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.

Israel's Manor Solomon speaks with Roy Revivo during a break in play in a match against Albania, June 3, 2026