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thehindubusinessline.compolitics3 days ago
UK Government to Proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Russian GRU Unit as Terrorist Groups
The move under the National Security Act also targets an Iranian-linked group and a Russian intelligence unit. It requires parliamentary approval and carries life imprisonment penalties for members and supporters.
uctoday.comworld4 days agoUpdated
Twelve Arrested Over Right-Wing Terror Threat to Suffolk Islamic Festival
Police arrested twelve people in connection with a suspected extreme right-wing terror plot targeting the UK Ijtima festival at Shrubland Hall. The event, attended by 15,000 people, ended early after authorities received information about a potential serious threat.
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The Independentworld8 days ago
British police report rising online threats from hostile states and far-right groups
Senior counterterrorism officials said technology and online platforms are being used more frequently to target the United Kingdom. They cited plots linked to Iran, Russia and China, and noted growing far-right activity.
paulthepaperbear.wordpress.comworld33 days ago
Activist Stopped at Heathrow Under Schedule 3 Powers After Russia Trip
British police stopped a man at Heathrow airport on Saturday and seized his phones under counter-terrorism powers. The man had returned from Russia via Turkey and was released after questioning.
manilatimes.netpolitics46 days ago
AUKUS Allies to Deploy Advanced Undersea Drones as Part of Expanded Defense Pact
Defence Secretary John Healey said the AUKUS alliance will supply advanced sensors and weapons systems for unmanned drones to protect submarine cables and pipelines. The announcement follows months of British monitoring of Russian submarine activity near critical infrastructure.
bbc.co.ukpolitics56 days ago
UK Defense Spending Needs Increase After NATO Meeting
British officials indicated that defense spending must rise substantially following discussions with NATO foreign ministers. The statement comes after reports of British troops conducting a simulation exercise.
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France 24politics63 days ago
London Police Deploy 4000 Officers for Far-Right and Pro-Palestinian Rallies
More than 4000 officers will be on duty in London on Saturday as a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian demonstration marking Nakba Day are scheduled in the city center. Police have set conditions on timings and routes for both events and will use liv…
news.sky.comfinance65 days ago
London Police Deploy 4000 Officers for Rival Protests Saturday
Metropolitan Police will mount what it called an unprecedented operation involving 4000 officers, armoured vehicles, drones and facial recognition to keep apart an anti-immigration rally and a pro-Palestinian Nakba Day march expected to draw at least 80000 people. The force cited…
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Tens of Thousands March in London Amid Debate Over Rising Antisemitism and Free Speech
Tens of thousands marched in the British capital on Sunday to protest a sharp rise in violence against Jews and government inaction. U.K. opposition leader Kemi Badenoch called for deporting foreign hate preachers as the terrorism threat level was raised to severe. Similar antise…
The Independentpolitics69 days ago
Religious Leaders and Groups Issue Joint Letter Against Antisemitism Ahead of London Rally
An open letter signed by leaders from multiple faiths, sports organizations, businesses and charities states that antisemitism is a shared societal problem requiring collective action. The letter was released ahead of a rally outside Downing Street on Sunday organized by Jewish g…
The Independentworld77 days ago
UK Raises Terror Threat Level After Stabbing Attack
Britain elevated its official terror threat level to severe following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London, amid a surge in antisemitic incidents. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for tougher action against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests. Police described t…
BBC Newsworld77 days ago
UK Man Convicted of Preparing Terror Attack on Israeli Embassy
A Kuwaiti national was found guilty of attempting to break into London's Israeli embassy with knives to protest the Gaza war. The verdict comes amid a recent stabbing attack on Jewish men in London and an elevation of the UK's terrorism threat level to severe. Authorities linked…
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BBC Newsworld78 days ago
UK Adviser Calls Antisemitism National Security Emergency
The UK government's terrorism adviser described recent attacks on Jewish communities as the biggest national security emergency in nearly a decade. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the government treats the issue as an absolute priority but does not consider it a nation…
Nbc Newsworld79 days ago
Two Jewish Men Stabbed in London; UK Allocates £25 Million for Community Security
British authorities declared a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in north London's Golders Green a terrorist incident and arrested a suspect. The government announced £25 million in additional funding for Jewish community protection amid a series of recent antisemitic attacks. Co…
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GB Newsworld78 days agoUpdated
UK Raises Terror Threat Level to Severe After London Stabbings; Central Banks Hold Interest Rates
The UK elevated its terrorism threat level to 'severe' following knife attacks on two Jewish men in London's Golders Green area, with officials citing heightened risks from Islamist and extreme right-wing ideologies amid Middle East conflict. The Bank of England maintained intere…
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israelnationalnews.comworld79 days ago
Two People Stabbed in Golders Green, London
Two men were stabbed in the north London neighborhood of Golders Green, an area with a large Jewish community, in an attack police declared a terrorist incident. A suspect was arrested after allegedly attempting to stab police officers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the e…
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citizen.co.zaworld85 days ago
UK Police Arrest 25 in Counter-Terrorism Operation
British authorities have arrested 25 individuals in counter-terrorism operations, with eight charged and one convicted. The actions follow reports of threats to the Jewish community in the UK. A recent protest in London highlighted tensions related to the Iranian government.
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news.sky.comfinance91 days ago
UK Police Investigate Possible Dangerous Substances at Israeli Embassy in London
UK police have increased security measures around the Israeli Embassy in London while investigating possible dangerous substances. The probe concluded there is no increased risk to public safety. The events are centered at the embassy location in the UK capital.
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