Wales

Welsh researchers solve 400-year-old combination lock recovered from Ann Francis’ shipwreck

The Ann Francis sunk in December 1583 after being blown off course while returning home to Norfolk from Spain. She wrecked on Margam Beach, near Port Talbot in South West Wales.

The brass lock, discovered as part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard, has remained firmly locked since the ship was wrecked off the Welsh coast in 1583.
Professor Nathan Abrams.

'Lack of Jews hasn't meant lack of antisemitism,' Expert on Jews in Wales tells 'Post' - interview

Scottish First Minister John Swinney (L) delivers a statement on the 2026 Programme for Government at Scottish Parliament on September 1, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to sign joint declaration demanding self-determination - report

A patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is treated an the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). May 6, 2020

UK lawmakers to make fresh attempt to legalize assisted dying as public support for move rises


'Sanction Israel, launch war crimes investigation' demand Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh MPs

The letter added that, given the UK is party to the Genocide Convention, it has an "obligation to prevent acts that may amount to genocide."

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025.

Trio that kidnapped, assaulted Jewish music producer in Wales given jail time

The victim told the courts the attack felt like his "own personal October 7."

Faiz Shah, 23, Mohammad Comrie, 23, and Elijah Ogunnubi-Sime, 20,

Billy Joel in Cardiff: A legendary concert amid global tensions

Billy Joel's debut in Cardiff captivated fans with timeless hits, offering joy and unity amid global tensions and proving his legendary status.

 BILLY JOEL in performance on Friday in Cardiff, Wales.

Hiker discovers monolith that looks like UFO in Wales hillside

Monoliths have been found in the past in Utah, Romania, and Belgium.

 A Welsh flag flies at half mast at Cardiff Castle, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in Cardiff, Wales, Britain, September 16, 2022.

Singer Church blasted for ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

Charlotte Church led the choir garbed in a keffiyeh at the Bedwas Workmen's Hall on Saturday, in a charity event for Gaza hospitals.

 Charlotte Church performing at Focus Wales 2013

Cat accidentally travels over 500 miles while trapped in front of taxi

The cat went undetected in the grille of the car throughout the 500-mile cross-country drive.

Dreaming about their next adventure: A cat lies next to a car (illustrative)

King Charles anointed with Israeli oil consecrated in Jerusalem

The oil has been blessed by the Jerusalem-based leaders of both the Greek Orthodox Church and the Anglican Church.

 ST. EDWARD’S CROWN, which will be used to crown King Charles III during the coronation. Seen in 2013, it hadn’t been outside the Tower of London for six decades and was displayed to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s June 2, 1953, coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Archaeologists discover 150 unknown fossilized species in Wales

In some of the specimens, nerves and digestive systems are still fully intact, which is extremely rare.

 Illustrative image of fossils.

Welsh lawmaker plans Holocaust event with no mention of Jews

Julie Morgan has refused to apologize for her indiscretion after sending out invitations to a Holocaust Memorial Day vigil for “gypsy, Roma and traveler” victims - but entirely excluding Jews.

 THE SHOAH Wall of Names Memorial in Vienna in 2021, bearing the names of more than 64,000 Austrian Jews killed in the Holocaust.

England, Wales home to 271,000 Jewish citizens - census

The Jewish community consists of 0.5% of the population, according to the census. In 2011, 265,000 citizens identified as Jewish – this is just a small increase, as opposed to other religions.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews stand in a street in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Stamford Hill in the UK; illustrative.