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UK suspends Chagos Islands sovereignty deal following Trump’s objections

The UK government has paused its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following US President Trump’s criticism and concerns over US approval.

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Supporters and members of the British Indian Ocean territory Chagos Archipelago hold placards and the territory's flag outside the Houses of Parliament in London on January 7, 2026, to protest against a proposed plan by the British government to hand over the islands to Mauritius.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks during a joint statement with President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026.

Meloni warns Iran's plan to charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo ⁠Salvini said on Wednesday that Italy would not deploy naval vessels to patrol the area without authorization from the United Nations. 

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Green Party leader Zack Polanski speaks during the launch of the local election campaign in London, England, April 9, 2026.

Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel

“It is outrageous that Israel is still enjoying diplomatic and trade privileges from the international community," said Polanski during his party's local election campaign.

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Kanye West at the 67th Grammys Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

London music festival canceled after UK bars Ye’s entry amid pressure from Jewish groups

According to the BBC, Ye's electronic travel authorization was withdrawn on the grounds that his presence in the UK would not be “conducive to the public good.”

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Why Israel still honors Britain in its streets despite bitter history

The long, seesawing history of Britain’s involvement in Zionism, from imperial sponsorship to modern diplomatic rupture.

MARCH 4, 2026ByNEVILLE TELLER
Streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are named after Britain’s King George V due to the Balfour Declaration supporting the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in what was then known as Palestine, which was issued during his reign.

Bomb damage at Iran's Evin prison raises fears for detained Britons, family says

Joe Bennett, who is in regular contact with his jailed mother, Lindsay Foreman, has reported worsening conditions inside the facility as bombing continues in the capital for a fourth day.

MARCH 3, 2026ByREUTERS
Journalists invited to visit Evin Prison the week after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike on June 23, viewed on July 01, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.

Two UK crypto exchanges moved $1 b. for IRGC using fake front woman

Newman has UK corporate records, a promotional video and a global footprint.

MARCH 3, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

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.

MARCH 3, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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.

UK intelligence service GCHQ urges businesses to prepare for Iranian cyberattacks

NCSC encouraged organizations to prepare to respond to Iran-linked hacktivists by reading previously issued advisories on DDoS attacks, phishing activity and ICS Targeting.

MARCH 3, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Iranian flag and cyber code [Illustrative]

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.

MARCH 3, 2026BySHARON PARDO
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.

Non Gamstop Casinos UK (2026): What they are, why they exist, and how to choose

MARCH 2, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
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Ayatollah who once received UK ‘tolerance’ grant issues fatwa for Muslims to avenge Khamenei

After the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi have issued fatwas calling on Muslims to revenge.

MARCH 2, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi have issued fatwas calling on Muslims worldwide to take revenge.

Britain, France, Germany ready to step in to defend interests against Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer additionally said that his country has accepted a US request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers.

MARCH 2, 2026ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement at 10 Downing Street, after Israel and the US conducted strikes on Iran, in London, Britain, February 28, 2026. 

Iranians join British Jews to celebrate Khamenei's death in Golders Green street party

Videos from the massive street party show hundreds of local Jews and Iranian expatriates dancing to "Am Yisrael Chai," chanting Iranian protest songs, and waving Israeli and Iranian flags.

MARCH 1, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
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.