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Eight arrested by UK police over London arson attacks

Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours and relate to a suspected conspiracy to commit arson, though the specific target or venue has not yet been identified.

Police forensic officers work inside a cordon set up near to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London on April 19, 2026, the scene of an arson attack overnight.
Israeli embassy in London.

Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", as arrive at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium.

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

The Kenton United synagogue in North London.

Police investigating Iran links as North London synagogue hit in latest arson attack


‘Astonishingly fun’: UK’s No.1 attraction isn’t what you think

The shake-up at the top followed two years in which the British Museum had led the rankings.

A woman walks with shopping bags on Oxford Street during Boxing Day sales, in London, Britain, December 28, 2025.

From the entire Middle East, this city was chosen among the 50 best in the world

More than 24,000 people helped Time Out rank the 50 best cities combining exciting experiences and quality of life – with a surprising first place and only one Middle Eastern city on the list.

Melbourne, Australia

Jews decry UK newspaper for appearing to justify attack on Israeli-founded bakery

The March 14 piece in The Guardian, by sports and culture writer Jonathan Liew, came days after the newly opened north London branch of Gail’s was repeatedly vandalized.

Red paint was splattered on the entrance to a north London branch of Gail's, a popular bakery chain founded by Israelis.

Braverman seeks leak probe in suspension fight amid Bild investigation, London envoy appointment

The appeal, also alleging unequal treatment, claims that Braverman was stunned to learn from the media that the discipline division had recommended suspending him.

Tzachi Braverman arrives for the funeral of Asher Hayon, a former chief of staff and adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a cemetery in Modi’in, February 17, 2026.

Mojtaba Khamenei buys £35 m. London apartments near Israeli embassy - report

The real estate products were allegedly bought with the help of Ali Ansari, 57, an Iranian banker connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

A woman poses with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a rally in support of him at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on March 9, 2026.

'Miss Grand Iran' praises Netanyahu, IDF at London anti-regime rally

Mohammadgholinezhad, who now lives in Europe, took part in the London demonstration in support of the war and the overthrow of the Iranian regime.

Roxana Mohammadgholinezhad.

British MPs raise concerns about London Al Quds march over Iran, terrorism links

The Al Quds Day Rally, organized by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, is set to take place on Sunday, 15th March, during Ramadan.

An RNLI lifeboat is piloted down the River Thames backdropped by the Palace of Westminster and The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as 'Big Ben' in London on March 4, 2026.

Planning for Iran’s ‘pluralist future’: Iran Freedom Conference plans for day after regime falls

The meeting had originally been scheduled for March 28 and 29, but the sudden American and Israeli attacks on the Islamic regime saw tens of activists immediately travel to the United Kingdom.

A WOMAN holds a placard with a picture of Reza Pahlavi as people gather outside the Iranian Embassy in London after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.

Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion

Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes a statement on the situation in the Middle East, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2026.

'Like death of pope': UCL Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society doubles down on mourning 'beloved' Khamenei

UCL's Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society, which purports to explore the teachings of Islam as taught by the Prophet and his household, posted its "condolences" on Khamenei's "martyrdom."

University College London's Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society mourning the death of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, March 2, 2026