United Kingdom
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
Over 1,000 British councilors pledge to uphold Palestine rights, stand against Israel's 'genocide'
Japan calls for immediate release of national detained in Iran, NHK employee reportedly held
Green Party to vote on 'Zionism is Racism' motion, calls for Palestinian state from river to sea
'Frustrations of a young man': Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologizes for some of his controversial comments
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other cabinet ministers announced that they were “delighted” that El-Fattah had been brought to the UK and reunited with his family after 12 years in prison.
Somaliland’s democracy deserves recognition, and Israel is right to lead - opinion
In a region of chaos, Somaliland has built a functioning democracy, but it doesn't get the international recognition it deserves.
UK secures migrant return deal with Angola, Namibia as DRC faces visa curbs
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Britain could escalate measures to a complete halting of visas for the DRC unless "co-operation rapidly improves."
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Abd el-Fattah, 44, has become Egypt's most prominent political prisoner after spending much of his adult life in and out of detention for his criticism of the Egyptian government.
Your Taxes: Leaving Israel? Leave your pension here
Section 87 seeks to preserve such monies until retirement age (men, age 67, and women, age 64, generally). The penalty for early payout is a 35% tax charge.
British teacher accused of terrorism, causing 'emotional harm' after showing Trump video in class
British officials in charge of child protection suggested that the decision to expose the US President's videos in class could be configured as a "hate crime."
Grapevine, December 26, 2025: In his father’s footsteps
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Foreign criticism of West Bank settlements 'discriminatory against Jews,' Sa'ar says
"Foreign governments will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the land of Israel, and any such call is morally wrong and discriminatory against Jews," Sa'ar said.
UK police drop probe into chants of 'death to the IDF' during Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance
The performance by Bob Vylan included on-stage chants by lead singer Bobby Vylan of "death, death to the IDF," a reference to the Israel Defense Forces.
UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offenses
The new charges - authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service - related to two women and followed five charges made in April involving four other women.
