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US, UK differ on Gaza war strategy but share common goals, VP Vance says

Britain and the United States may disagree about how to address the crisis in Gaza but they share common goals in the region, Vance said at the start of the meeting.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy shake hands at Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Britain, August 8, 2025
File pictures shows the leader and top candidate for Chancellor of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party Friedrich Merz (L, on February 24, 2025 in Berlin) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (on December 9, 2024 in Jerusalem.

Germany halts military exports to Israel as European states urge against Gaza war expansion

A view of the security gate of RAF Akrotiri, a British military base in Cyprus, September 25, 2024

UK hires US-based contractor to carry out spy flights over Gaza, seeking hostages - report

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs at the White House last week. Because Trump is so hard to characterize neatly, we should think twice before jumping to conclusions as to where his tariff policies are headed, says the writer.

Trump's higher tariff rates hit goods from major US trading partners, incl. Israel


UK spy planes conduct surveillance flights over Gaza to locate hostages - report

The British Defense Ministry hasn’t disclosed which aircraft are currently being used to help find the hostages, after the Shadow R1 used in other operations was sent to Britain.

Shadow R1, 14 Squadron - RAF Waddington

The Great Storm of 1703: Rediscovering HMS Northumberland's Dramatic Saga

"Scattered across the seabed, divers found seven iron cannons, copper cauldrons, and other valuable artifacts, including wooden chests with preserved cannonballs inside and copper kettles."

Some of the HMS Northumberland’s wreckage.

Name 'Yahya' jumps 33 ranks to become 93rd most popular boy name in UK

Muhammad was the most popular boys name in the UK in 2024. Mohammed took number 21, Mohammad took number 53, followed by Yusuf at 67, Musa at 73, Ibrahim at 77, and as mentioned, Yahya at 93.

 A baby being cleaned up and assessed by the paediatrician after he was born.

Australia, UK leaders discuss Gaza amid Palestinian state recognition plans

Australia has not yet made a formal decision to recognize Palestine though Albanese supports Israel's right to exist within secure borders and Palestinians' right to demand their own state.

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a Labor Party election night event in Sydney.

UK move to recognize Palestine 'not a reward for Hamas,' minister claims

“This is not a reward for Hamas...We've got to ratchet up pressure on the Israeli government," British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander visit a local mechanics business, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Britain, March 24, 2025

UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also denounced Hamas as terrorists that "must never be rewarded," and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, calling for the release of hostages

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025.

Gaza Palestinian family given lifeline by court to come to Britain

The Palestinian couple and their four children were given permission to enter the United Kingdom to join their relative, a British citizen, earlier this year.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

UK plans to ban public sector bodies from paying ransom to cyber criminals

UK officials said that the move was to protect public services from paying ransoms to cyber criminals.

 Cyber Attack. Illustration

UK man convicted of offering minister's information to Russian intelligence

Howard Phillips offered Shapps' home address and phone number to two people he believed were Russian agents.

 Howard Phillips.

British musicians form alliance against Israel

The musicians accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

  MASSIVE ATTACK perform during Lido Festival in London, last month.

Britain faces a test of identity: Will Britons become a minority in their homeland? - opinion

Once a global leader in civil liberties and the fight against fascism, Britain now faces a lingering question: Will ethnic Britons become a minority in their homeland?

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the British Museum in London.