British Defense Secretary: Our airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen are aimed at self-defense and degrading the militia's capabilities. We also bombed drone manufacturing facilities south of Sana'a.
2 day agoThe UK says it was involved in a joint military operation with the US against the Houthis in Yemen today. RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft used precision-guided bombs to strike a cluster of buildings used by the rebels to make drones
Very sensitive situation with real risks to regional and wider stability says British Foreign Office on the developing situation in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack
British Foreign Secretary: I discussed Middle East issues with my U.S. counterpart and ensuring that Iran is unable to develop a nuclear weapon.
4 day agoThe building of Pakistan's High Commission in London was attacked and window glasses were broken, a day after Indian protesters held a demonstration outside the building
Counter Terrorism Policing North East said it has taken over the investigation into an incident in Leeds which left two women seriously injured "due to the circumstances surrounding the incident"
5 day agoPresident @ZelenskyyUa continues his active work with allies, meeting tête-à-tête with Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer in the Vatican
Reuters, citing the British government: We will lift restrictions on sectors in Syria, including financial services and energy production.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has banned 21 British diplomats from entering the country due to London's "hostile course"
British Prime Minister: Three years after the war in Ukraine, it is important for us to strengthen our defenses and security.
British Foreign Secretary: The international community must not abandon Sudan.
British Finance Minister: I held talks with my counterparts in Canada, Australia, France, and the European Union regarding tariffs
British Foreign Secretary: It is unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning that two British MPs on a parliamentary delegation to Israel have been detained and refused entry by the Israeli authorities
Ukrainian President: I held an important meeting with the Chiefs of Staff of the British and French Armies in Kyiv.
3 week agoZelensky revealed the results of the meeting with representatives of France and Great Britain on the deployment of foreign troops. According to him, this time they discussed not only the number, but also the mandate of this infrastructure. The President noted: It will take another month, no longer, and we will be ready with full understanding of this infrastructure
Gardaí investigating an organised crime gang in west Dublin have seized cash, mobile phones and three high-powered scrambler motorbikes, as well as several XL Bully dogs
4 week agoViable pipe bomb type devices found in Dromore. The security alert at Church Street in Dromore has ended. PSNI statement: "Police received a report at around 11:15am on Wednesday morning that two suspicious objects had been discovered outside commercial premises in the area. "Officers attended along with Army Technical Officers to examine the objects, which have been declared as viable pipe bomb type devices. They have now been made safe and taken away for further forensic examination.
The leadership of the British, French and Ukrainian armies will jointly plan to ensure the security of Ukraine in the coming days, said a spokesman for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Starmer: Britain expects to be hit by US tariffs this week
British Foreign Office: London in close contact with the United States and Ukraine following the conclusion of the talks in Riyadh.
British Defense Secretary: We keep all arms export licenses to Israel under review.
Around just under 100 anti-immigration protesters have now gathered here outside Belfast City Hall. There is a large police presence separating the two ongoing protests; all very peaceful @BelTel
British Prime Minister to New York Times: It would be a mistake for us to choose between the United States and Europe
Türkiye refutes claims France, England urged their nationals to leave country amid protests over Istanbul mayor’s arrest
Officials from 'Coalition of the willing' will meet again in London next week to "accelerate the pace and scale" of work, the British government says, adding "nothing is off the table" over possible troop deployment for Kyiv
Starmer's spokesman: Questions need to be answered about the Heathrow fire
1 month agoSky News understands counter-terrorism police are involved in the investigation into the fire at the North Hyde substation. It's understood it is one of a number of departments that are part of the inquiry, which is normal practice for an incident of this scale
The Telegraph, citing a Heathrow Airport spokesperson: 1,351 flights and around 291,000 passengers are expected to be affected by the closure of Heathrow Airport.
Off the coast of Ireland, a cargo ship, linked to the Russian ghost fleet, which has been investigated for suspicious activity in the Baltic was spotted by an Irish Air Corps aircraft dropping an anchor close to an undersea cable in Irish waters
British Airways: We advise passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport not to travel to the airport today until further notice.
