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Why Washington's efforts to weaken Iran's influence in Iraq may be doomed to fail

BEHIND THE LINES: The United States seems to be looking for short-term quiet in return for a tacit acknowledgment of Iran’s ascendant position in Iraq.

US MIDDLE EAST envoy Tom Barrack ( pictured) has met with Iraq’s top judicial official three times in the past month, as Washington seeks to curb the influence of Iranian-backed militias in the country.
 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Two Iranians found guilty of spying on UK-based anti-regime journalists for Iran

Illustration of an Eurostar train at platform in Lille Europe SNCF station in the Nord France April 9 2026. The international train is stationary on the platform, illustrating rail traffic connecting France with the United Kingdom and Belgium within the European high speed network.

Bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France halts Eurostar trains to London

 A general view of the Royal Free Hospital, where pro-Palestinian activists reportedly distributed anti-Israel pamphlets, November 06, 2026 in north London, England.

Pro-Palestine activists spread pamphlets condemning Mann antisemitism review for NHS - report


UK man charged with aiding Russian intelligence, planning drone factory sabotage

A UK man is accused of providing Russian intelligence with details of four drone factories and volunteering to sabotage them, as Britain warns of growing Russian-linked threats.

A general view outside Westminster Magistrates' Court on July 21, 2026 in London, England.

Advocacy groups launch witness appeal after alleged assault of Jewish boy outside London station

In response to inquiries from The Jerusalem Post, both the Metropolitan Police and the British Transport Police stated they have no record of any report matching the incident.

Passengers gather outside Manchester Piccadilly train station after a major disruption to rail service in the Midlands and northwest England on August 06, 2026 in Manchester, England.

PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements

PA Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot praised Britain's settlement trade ban as a "turning point" and called for further sanctions, including an arms embargo on Israel.

Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Authority's mission to the United Kingdom, gestures during a ceremony after Britain announced on Sunday its recognition of a Palestinian state at the mission's headquarters in London, Britain, September 22, 2025; illustrative.

When the lights went down, I finally understood Ariana Grande's hold on me

At 29, I flew to London to see the singer whose music had followed me through love, grief and growing up. At The O2, I understood why her voice had stayed with me.

Ariana Grande attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

UK Green Party leader Polanski announces intention to run for Starmer's MP seat in London

Polanski told the Camden New Journal on Thursday that he will stand in a by-election for the London constituency, which he said “represents so many of the things that make London so special."

Britain's Green Party Leader Zack Polanski leaves Broadcasting House on the day of his appearance on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show in London, Britain, May 3, 2026.

UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws

The British government fined Citibank's CBNA London unit for breaching Russia-related sanctions laws, a notice confirmed on Wednesday.

The Citibank logo is displayed at a branch in New York City, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

Khan announces new anti-hate funding as antisemitic crime rises 24% across Greater London this year

“There's absolutely no place for hate crime in our capital and I'm committed to working with partners to help tackle this scourge,” Sadiq Khan stated in the press release on Tuesday.

MAYOR OF London Sadiq Khan arrives for a photo-call with supporters the day before voters go to the polls in the London Mayoral elections in London, Britain May 1, 2024.

UK energy chiefs briefed after Iran-linked cyber attack forces British power generator offline

A cyberattack took place in July and was attributed to Iran-linked hackers, forcing a small British generator offline for four days.

A cyber warrior at a computer

'A Zionist is a Jew with somewhere to live': An olah's observations while back in London - opinion

Israel is greater than this present coalition of shame. We will replace our government, heal the harm they are wreaking, and get our groove back.

BRITISH AUTHOR Howard Jacobson poses with his book ‘The Finkler Question’ after winning the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, at London’s Guildhall Oct. 2010.

Manor Solomon's side of the story, West Ham's side: Inside the winger's London transfer

Solomon wanted a top London club; troubled West Ham needed an affordable, experienced winger. What makes this 2026 partnership work?

Manor Solomon in a Fiorentina kit.