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BBC apologizes for not censoring racial slur shouted at Bafta ceremony by guest with Tourette's

"We apologise that this was not edited out prior to broadcast, and it will now be removed from the version on BBC iPlayer," said a spokesperson of the BBC.

The BBC logo outside the BBC Broadcasting House. November 15, 2025.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks as demonstrators hold flags outside the Iranian embassy during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 12, 2026.

UK's Reform party plans to stop an immigration 'invasion,' promising to create ICE-style agency

Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Supreme Court rejects Braverman's appeal, keeps travel ban in place over ‘midnight meeting’ probe

A Palestinian flag is held up outside the Royal Courts of Justice, on the day judges decide whether the co-founder of Palestine Action can challenge the UK government's ban on the group, in London, Britain, September 25, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian activists intimidate Jewish residents in UK, push for Israel boycott


Somaliland exists: recognition is about truth, not favor - opinion

Nadifa Mohamed’s novel and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland show why acknowledging marginalized lives is a matter of justice.

 A woman dressed in Somaliland's flag colours parades to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024.

West Midlands Police officially apologizes for claiming B'ham Jewish reps supported Maccabi TLV ban

The decision sparked outrage and has been the subject of extensive investigation in the weeks since, especially after it transpired that some of the intelligence in the police’s report was bogus.

Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025

El-Fattah did not have 'good character' check before obtaining UK citizenship due to legal loophole

Fattah was automatically granted British citizenship in 2021 under an immigration law that allows mothers to transmit their UK citizenship to their children.

Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon for him, greets family and friends at their home in Giza, Egypt, September 23, 2025.

Affordability crisis reshapes politics across US, Europe, Canada, new poll finds

Majorities in five major economies say the cost of living has worsened, pressuring incumbents and redrawing alliances, according to a new international survey.

 British £20 pound note featuring a portrait of King Charles III, is pictured with £20 notes showing the face of the late Queen Elizabeth II on June 8, 2025

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK

One third of this year’s olim were ages 18–35, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency said, as interest surged and fairs drew tens of thousands worldwide.

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK AI

'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.

PROMINENT BRITISH-EGYPTIAN activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon for him, stands next to his mother, Laila Soueif, and sister, Sanaa, at home in Giza, Egypt, September 23, 2025.

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.

 A woman dressed in Somaliland's flag colours parades to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024.

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."

Migrants disembark from a British Border Force vessel as they arrive at the Port of Dover, in Dover, Britain, December 29, 2024.

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.

Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon for him, stands next to his mother, Laila Soueif, and sister, Sanaa, at their home in Giza, Egypt, September 23, 2025.

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.

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