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A 67-year-old man is remanded in custody charged with the murder of an elderly man in Crossmaglen

Britain has expanded its sanctions against Russia, following the United States' lead. The new sanctions include 50 additional items, targeting six ships from the so-called "shadow fleet" and several major Russian financial institutions and businesses. Key entities sanctioned include the Moscow Exchange, SPB Exchange, National Clearing Center, National Settlement Depository of Russia, and Ingosstrakh. Specific individuals affected by the sanctions are Yury Denisov (chairman of the Moscow Exchange), businessman Ivan Tavrin, Avet Mirakyan (founder of Insite), Denys Frolov (co-owner of Astra Group), and Armen Sarkisyan (owner of S8 Capital group). Additionally, sanctions were imposed on companies from China, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Israel, the Central African Republic, and the UAE

King Charles III says on D-Day 'nations must stand together to oppose tyranny'

British Foreign Secretary: We are concerned about Israel's intention to impose new financial restrictions on the Palestinian Authority

The size of the British Army has shrunk BELOW 73,000 for the first time, new figures released today by the MoD reveal

Irish Prime Minister urges Israel to stop the "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza

British Foreign Minister: The Israeli army's investigation into the air strikes on Rafah should be prompt, thorough and transparent

Jeremy Corbyn has been expelled from the Labour party

Man, 64, charged with assisting Russian intelligence service, London police say

Rishi Sunak confirms the general election will be held on 4 July

UK PM Rishi Sunak expected to announce summer general election in statement outside Downing Street

Israel's Netanyahu: Plan by some European countries to recognise a Palestinian state is prize for terrorism - @Reuters

UK defence secretary Grant Shapps has accused China of providing or preparing to provide Russia with “lethal aid” and “collaborating on combat equipment” for Putin's war in Ukraine, citing new US and UK intelligence

The Secretary-General of the Arab League calls on countries that do not recognize Palestine to follow the example of Norway, Ireland and Spain

Arab League: The recognition of the State of Palestine by Norway, Ireland and Spain is a positive development

Ireland has now announced their Official Recognition of a Palestinian State, with Spain also said to be following the lead of Ireland and Norway on May 28th

A former Royal Marine accused of spying for the Hong Kong intelligence service has died in unexplained circumstances in a park in Maidenhead

One passenger killed and others injured on flight from London to Singapore hit by severe turbulence, airline says

The Taoiseach says Ireland will recognise the State of Palestine in the coming daysIt comes after the Israeli President warned Simon Harris that Ireland recognising Palestine could damage attempts to free hostages trapped in Gaza and legitimise Hamas@

Russian Foreign Ministry expelled British military attache

British Minister of State: The uncertainty about Israel's compliance with international law is a challenge for us

UK police charge three men with helping Hong Kong's foreign intelligence service

EU's foreign minister says Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, ahead of an expected UN vote today on a Palestinian bid to become a full member

British Foreign Secretary: We will continue licensing procedures for arms sales to Israel

China has hacked the Ministry of Defence, Sky News understands

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned British Ambassador to Moscow and notified him that Russia could target UK military infrastructure and equipment in Ukraine or in other places if Ukraine will use British weapons against Russian Federation

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned UK Ambassador to Moscow

UK imposes sanctions on a far-right Israeli group and on four settlers

Reuters: A British policeman was charged with terrorism-related charges for showing support for Hamas

The King’s “thoughts and prayers are with all those affected” by the “horrific” Hainault stabbings, “in particular, the family of the young victim who has lost his life”, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said