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Paris police ban October 7 'genocide' protest over fears of rising antisemitism, heightened terror

Meanwhile, London's Metropolitan Police issued conditions for allowing the student protest to proceed, including a ban on face coverings and limits on movement.

Anti-Zionist protesters hold placards that read "Gaza ceasefire" and "Macron: Stop genocide. Embargo now," during a protest in Paris, France, October 2, 2025; illustrative.
General view of Woolwich Crown Court on September 26, 2025 in London, England.

Three Iranian men on trial for spying on UK-based journalists, planning 'serious violence'

London Mayoral Candidate Jeffrey Archer addresses Conservative delegates at the hustings in London's Methodist Hall, September 14, 1999.

Bestselling British author, former politician jailed for perjury, Jeffrey Archer dies at 86

Metropolitan Police undated handout photo of Abdullah Albadri who has been convicted at London's Old Bailey of planning a terrorist attack at the Embassy of Israel in London.

Man who planned attack on Israeli embassy in London sentenced to life in prison


What do we know about the suspected Iranian plot to attack UK's Fairford airbase? - explainer

US President Donald Trump said those involved in the plot had planned "big damage," while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also pointed to the "hands of a foreign actor."

A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford airbase, as the US removes its B-1 bombers one week after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.

London police urge students to reschedule October 7 pro-Palestinian march

The October 7 march is expected to be one of the most sensitive tests for British police since the start of the war.

A pro-Palestine demonstration during Day Two of the Green Party Conference at Brighton Centre on October 3, 2026 in Brighton, England.

UK's Miliband pushes for more pro-Palestinian foreign policies in Labour Party conference speech

The secretary's comments follow Andy Burnham's speech to the UNGA on Wednesday, where he pushed against Israeli construction plans for E1 settlements in the West Bank.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband during day two of the Labour Party Conference at Liverpool Experience Campus on September 28, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

UK stocks fall as lack of progress in US-Iran talks lifts oil prices

Oil prices rose more than 4% after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia and diplomatic talks between the US and Iran showed little sign of progress.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, US, September 16, 2026.

Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offenses appears in court

Prosecutor Jane Stansfield said Vincent Brown was head of the Department of Family Health within Rwanda's National Office of Population when the genocide began.

WESTMINSTER MAGISTRATES’ COURT; Illustrative.

Moscow summons British envoy over weapons supplies to Ukraine

Also on Friday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham interacts with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during their visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to meet UK and Ukrainian troops, July 27, 2026.

London Jews warn of security crisis after antisemitic arson attacks

On Tuesday, the London Assembly Fire Committee met to discuss LFB response to the antisemitic arson attacks that occurred between March and May 2026, including the burning of Hatzolah ambulances.

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis attends the scene after four Hatzolah ambulances were set on fire overnight on March 23, 2026 in London, England.

US embassy staffer smuggled out of London amid allegations of indecent child imagery - report

The BBC said that the staffer, who was flown back to the US on a commercial flight, has diplomatic protections despite not being a diplomat.

A photograph taken on June 22, 2025 shows the American flag flapping in the air at US Embassy, south London.

Bayeux Tapestry London exhibition faces backlash over billionaire sponsor’s Israel ties

Middle East Eye reported on Wednesday that Tulchinsky owns a defense-tech-focused venture capital fund based in Israel, led by a recently retired army commander.

Igor Tulchinsky, CEO of WorldQuant, speaks at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2025.

Pro-Israel rally outside Downing Street calls to ‘Sanction Terror Not Judea and Samaria’

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice also attended and addressed the crowd, sharply criticizing the Labour government over the policy shifts.

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026; Illustrative.