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msnbc.comworld6 hrs ago
British Man Survives Spanish Wildfire in Abandoned Cars as Wife and Friends Die
Malcolm Timbrell, 70, sheltered with his cat after becoming separated from his wife and group in Bedar, Almeria. At least 13 people died in the southern Spain wildfires, including several British nationals.
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The Guardianscience21 days ago
UK Passport Office Approves Two Children's British Passport Applications but Rejects Third
A British national living in Switzerland said her youngest child's passport application was refused after more than three months of processing. The two older siblings' applications were accepted under the same documents.
info.gov.hkpolitics25 days ago
Two Men Jailed for Targeting Hong Kong Dissidents in Britain
A court sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals to prison terms after they were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The case marks the first prosecution under the 2023 National Security Act for such activity.
Washington Examinerpolitics25 days ago
UK Court Sentences Two Men to 18 Years for Spying on Behalf of China
A London court sentenced two British nationals on Thursday after they were convicted of assisting Chinese intelligence services. The men conducted surveillance of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in the United Kingdom.
Usa Todaysports25 days agoUpdated
Six Arrested as England Beats Croatia 4-2 at World Cup
Police detained six non-British nationals during England's opening World Cup match against Croatia in Arlington, Texas. One arrest involved criminal trespass after fans bypassed security; the others covered drug offenses, public intoxication, and counterfeit sales.
middleeasteye.networld28 days ago
Reform UK Proposes Foreign Worker Levy to Fund National Insurance Cut for British Staff
Reform UK announced a graduated levy on companies hiring foreign workers to fund a reduction in employer National Insurance contributions for British nationals only. The party also pledged to end permanent settlement rights for migrants after five years and bar foreign nationals…
washingtonmonthly.comworld29 days agoUpdated
Reform UK Sets Out Plan to Prioritise British Nationals in Social Housing Allocations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlined the plan in a Sunday Substack essay. Foreign nationals would have three months to secure private rentals or face deportation.
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rte.iefinance40 days ago
Russia Sanctions 17-Year-Old British Researcher and Four Other UK Nationals Over Crypto Laundering Report
Russia's Foreign Ministry sanctioned Alexander Browder and four other British nationals on Wednesday for a report alleging Russian use of crypto to evade sanctions.
theolivepress.esworld42 days ago
British Woman Dies After 500m Fall From Balaitús Peak in Spain
A 42-year-old British national living in Finland fell nearly 500 metres while descending Balaitús Peak in Spain's Huesca region on Saturday evening. Rescue teams recovered her body and an investigation is underway.
680news.comworld63 days ago
Hantavirus Testing Under Way for UK Passengers from Cruise Ship
Health officials said clinical assessments and testing are under way for passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak that has caused three deaths. The passengers, including 20 British nationals, are in a 72-hour isolation period at a Merse…
BBC Newsworld65 days ago
UK Paratroopers and Medics Airdropped to Remote Tristan da Cunha After Suspected Hantavirus Case
Six paratroopers and medical personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade jumped onto the remote South Atlantic island after a British national from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius fell ill. The UK military delivered 3.3 tonnes of medical supplies and oxygen as the island's stocks reached…
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bbc.co.ukworld65 days ago
UK Airdrops Medics and Oxygen to Tristan da Cunha After Suspected Hantavirus Case
Eight personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade parachuted onto the remote South Atlantic island on May 9, 2026, in the first such humanitarian medical deployment by the British military. The operation followed confirmation of one suspected hantavirus infection in a British national…
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Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Kills Three as Ship Heads to Tenerife
Three passengers have died from Andes hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with five confirmed cases and four suspected. The vessel is sailing toward the Canary Islands where British nationals will undergo testing and quarantine before repatriation. Health officials stre…
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+22business67 days ago
EU Entry-Exit Biometric System Now Operational in Most Member States
The European Commission confirmed that Portuguese and Italian authorities will not exempt British nationals from the Entry-Exit System despite long queues and missed flights at airports. Greece has suspended biometric checks for UK visitors until September.
en.mercopress.comworld71 days agoUpdated
Three Dead in Hantavirus Cases on MV Hondius Cruise Ship
Three people have died aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship following a confirmed hantavirus infection, with five more suspected cases under investigation. The ship, en route from Argentina to Cape Verde, has prompted WHO coordination for medical evacuations. One British national is…
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azernews.azworld75 days ago
UK Raises Terror Threat Level to Severe After London Stabbing
Britain elevated its national terror threat level to severe following a stabbing attack in Golders Green that injured two Jewish men, with officials citing a broader rise in extreme right-wing terrorism. The suspect, a 45-year-old British national, was arrested at the scene, and…
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+1Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics98 days ago
Donald Trump Endorses Steve Hilton in California Gubernatorial Race
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and British government aide, for the California governor's race. Hilton holds dual U.S.-British nationality and previously advised British Prime Minister David Cameron.