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Labour wins UK General Election after reaching the required 326 seats

The British Prime Minister announces that he bears responsibility for the loss in the general elections: I am sorry

British Prime Minister: I called Labor Party leader Keir Starmer to congratulate him on winning the election

British media: Sunak's speech at 3:30 local time after the Conservatives' historic loss

Exit poll suggests Labour have won a landslide victory with an overall majority of around 170 seats. The Conservatives are likely to record their lowest ever number of seats and share of the vote in a general election since 1832

Vote counting begins in the British legislative elections

Polls opened in UK as the Labour set to win the biggest majority in the history of the parliament

Driver who ploughed into school in Wimbledon, UK, killing two girls, had epileptic seizure at wheel and will not face criminal charges

Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the US Justice Department that will allow him to go free

U.S, Korea (ROK) and Japan 'condemn in the strongest possible terms' deepening military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including continued arms transfers that prolong the suffering of the Ukrainian people, — Joint Statement

British Manchester Airport suspends flights due to the disruption caused by the power outage

All flights from two gates at Manchester Airport have been canceled until further notice

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