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On February 21, it was announced that the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby refused to meet with Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Lutheran pastor, after Isaac had appeared at a pro-Palestine rally with former UK Labour leader Jeremy…

Media reports say the charges against the Democratic Unionist Party head relate to ‘non-recent sexual offences’.The leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, Jeffrey Donaldson, has resigned after confirming he has been charged…

American and British authorities announced criminal charges and sanctions on Monday against seven hackers believed to be living in China and linked to the Chinese government. The operation was carried out by a hacking group called…

In the United States, women’s reproductive rights, gained through half a century of feminist struggle, are rapidly being replaced with reproductive wrongs. In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade – the landmark 1973 ruling that…

Note: Hasan is a pseudonym. His real identity is not being disclosed for his protection. London, United Kingdom – The United Kingdom has granted asylum to a Palestinian citizen of Israel, ruling that he would likely be persecuted if he…

Tate and his brother Tristan were detained on Monday night on allegations of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015.A Romanian court has approved a request from the United Kingdom to extradite controversial influencer Andrew Tate but…

India win the fifth and final Test in three days to take the series against England 3-1 as Bazball is questioned again.India maintained their aura of invincibility at home after completing a 4-1 series triumph against England on…

Deadly incident is the third fatal English Channel crossing attempt this year.A seven-year-old girl has drowned after a small boat carrying 16 people trying to get to the United Kingdom capsized in northern France, according to French…

The British Chambers of Commerce says 55 percent of exporters report higher shipping costs and delays.More than half of exporters in the United Kingdom have been disrupted by attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea,…

Lee Anderson will now sit as an independent lawmaker in parliament after his remarks prompted a flood of criticism.The UK’s Conservative Party has suspended one of its lawmakers, Lee Anderson, after he said the mayor of London, Sadiq…

On Tuesday, the first case of measles in seven years was reported in Northern Ireland. Outbreaks of measles have sprung up in parts of Britain in recent months amid concerns of what Dr Vanessa Saliba from the UK Health Security Agency…

Support of top NATO powers makes Rutte favourite to succeed current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in October.The United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany have all thrown their weight behind outgoing Dutch Prime Minister…

The UK’s House of Commons has descended into chaos as the government and the Scottish National Party (SNP) condemned Speaker Lindsay Hoyle for his handling of a key vote on support for a ceasefire in Gaza. SNP members of parliament (MPs)…

LONDON, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Adrian Blantford, Principal Manager, Lucas Blantford Racing Team, announced today the Team's 2023 Annual Report has been published under sponsorship of Elite Capital & Co. Limited.…

Opposition leader’s comments come before a Parliament debate on a motion urging an immediate truce in Gaza.British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has said a ceasefire that lasts “must happen now” between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The…

Protests took place in major world cities, including London, Madrid and Istanbul.Thousands of people have taken to the streets around the world to protest against the war in Gaza as Israel pledges to go forward with its offensive in…

BackgroundThe United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has been under strain for more than a decade, which has been exacerbated by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. According to NHS staff, this is felt especially…

Research Questions What are the challenges and barriers that could inhibit or prevent the co-development of AI between the United States, the UK and Australia (AUKUS)?How can those challenges and barriers be mitigated? As…

The Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Air Mobility Force is busy, and it looks set to get busier still. News reports of RAF combat aircraft being scrambled to safeguard UK airspace against attempted Russian incursions or to conduct…

Health officials say at least 92 people have been killed overnight by Israeli attacks, including on a kindergarten in Rafah.Here’s how things stand on Sunday, February 4, 2024: Humanitarian crisis in Gaza At least 92 people were killed…

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill has been formally appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister by the regional parliament, the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the United Kingdom territory’s devolved government. O’Neill’s…

The U.S. State Department's decision last week to conditionally approve sale of F-16 aircraft and upgrade kits to Turkey may have turned heads in boardrooms across Europe. At first impressions, it may have appeared as a prompt…

London, England – Britain is expected to hold a general election in the second half of 2024 and Rishi Sunak, the United Kingdom’s Conservative leader, is under pressure. The right-wing party that has governed Britain for more than 10…

Recent U.S. strategy documents, such as the 2022 National Defense Strategy, clearly state that close cooperation with allies is central to U.S. policy, especially in space. However, allies have grown increasingly vocal about a "say-do…

Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in the United Kingdom, affecting not only patients, but also placing a significant burden on families, caregivers, and the health care system. In 2020 dementia was estimated to cost…

Research Brief Recent U.S. strategy documents have stressed clearly and consistently that close cooperation with allies is central to U.S. strategy, especially in space. However, allies have grown increasingly vocal about a "say-do…

BALLYNAHINCH, Northern Ireland —  The leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said it had reached a deal with the British government on the operation of post-Brexit trade rules that would allow it to return to the…

UK says Houthis attacked British military vessel in the Red Sea resulting in no damage and no injuries.A UK vessel shot down a Houthi drone in the Red Sea, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has said, as tensions in the Middle East…

In recent years there has been a boost to the United Kingdom's earth observation (EO) market, driven by advancements in technology, increased public investment, and a critical mass of EO-focused companies. Satellite-based EO…

The Ukraine International Airlines plane was hit by two missiles Iran says were fired in error shortly after takeoff, killing 176 people.Canada, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Ukraine have filed a complaint with the United Nations civil…

India and Pakistan will face each other in New York in their group-stage match at the T20 World Cup 2024. The cricketing rivals have been scheduled to play at the 34,000-seat modular stadium in Long Island on June 9. Tournament co-host,…

Rishi Sunak says it is a ‘working assumption’ that the vote will be held in the second half of the year.British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said it is his “working assumption” that a general election will be called for during the…

Research Questions To what extent, and how effectively, are the investments co-ordinated and together amount to a coherent programme?How has the design, commissioning and delivery of the PIP identified, addressed and engaged…

Alex Batty disappeared while on holiday with his mother and grandfather, living an off-grid life before he was found last week.Police in the United Kingdom have launched a criminal investigation into the alleged abduction of a British…

Measuring the performance of the police is a complex activity that encompasses considerations of the social, legal, institutional and political context in which a police force operates. The definitions and methods used need to be…

Research Questions Which countries, beyond the United States and China, are the most highly engaged in R&D of quantum technology?How much international collaboration is taking place?Are there important differences in the…

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a process of expert review to assess the excellence of academic research conducted at universities in the United Kingdom (UK), undertaken by the four UK higher education funding bodies.…

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a system for assessing the range and quality of academic research conducted at universities in the United Kingdom (UK). It is undertaken by the four UK higher education funding bodies: Research…

BackgroundVertical integration means merging organisations that operate at different stages along the patient pathway. We focus on acute hospitals running primary care medical practices. Evidence is scarce concerning the impact on use…

The United Kingdom has a China problem and it can't be swept under the carpet any longer. Rishi Sunak has admitted that the Communist Party of China poses a “particular threat to open and democratic way of life.” This follows…

Alvin Weinberg, integral contributor to the infamous Manhattan Project, coined the term “Big Science” to describe the large-scale, often multi-nationally funded methods devised to develop and accelerate creation of nuclear…

The NHS has an innovation problem. The problem, however, is not that the system lacks an appetite for innovation; rather, it is that successive efforts to create an enabling environment for innovation have been met with only…

Colombia’s president says Diaz’s mother has been rescued, but a search continues for his missing father.The mother of Liverpool’s Colombian winger Luis Diaz has been rescued from kidnappers but the search for his father continues,…

Global strategic trends, such as climate change, technological change and great power competition are creating major strategic challenges for governments, including the UK. Addressing the uncertainties created by this confluence of…

This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee's Call for Evidence on UK Universities' Engagement with Autocracies. In particular, it focuses on addressing…

The NHS has an innovation problem. The problem, however, is not that the system lacks an appetite for innovation; rather, it is that successive efforts to create an enabling environment for innovation have been met with only…

Alvin Weinberg, integral contributor to the infamous Manhattan Project, coined the term “Big Science” to describe the large-scale, often multi-nationally funded methods devised to develop and accelerate creation of nuclear…

The United Kingdom has a China problem and it can't be swept under the carpet any longer. Rishi Sunak has admitted that the Communist Party of China poses a “particular threat to open and democratic way of life.” This follows…

That the UK has just announced a strategy for unlocking the full potential of its membership of CERN, the world's largest particle physics laboratory, suggests two things. Firstly, it sees itself as a rising superpower in science…

The development and retention of research talent is key to the delivery of a wide range of UK Government strategies and commitments, including the Industrial Strategy, the Plan for Growth, the Life Sciences Vision, and the UK Innovation…