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UK's Prince Andrew sent China's Xi birthday letter every year - court documents

Hampshire said in the statement that Andrew had regular communication with China's Xi in relation to the prince's Pitch@Palace initiative to encourage entrepreneurs.

By REUTERS
04/04/2025

UK Pro-Palestinian protestors charged with conspiracy to damage property of Elbit Systems

Four people were charged with conspiracy to damage property during a protest at a premises in Aztec West Business Park in north Bristol.

London mayor accused of spreading 'Hamas propaganda' in Ramadan message

The London mayor cited Hamas figures on the Gaza death count and claimed the deaths were "betrayals of humanity."

REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

UK police charge Russell Brand with rape

Police said Russell Brand was charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault,.

By REUTERS
04/04/2025

UK police arrest two men over alleged Hezbollah links, preparing attacks

The men were released on bail and have a mid-July court date.

64% of Jews experienced antisemitism in workplace since October 7

One respondent related that three days after the Hamas-led pogrom in Israel, a receptionist had told them, “I don’t feel sorry for you Jews, you kill Muslim babies at Passover.”

Cat-sized rats plague Britain's second largest city as 17,000 tonnes of trash pile in streets

Residents report the trash pile ups have led to rats the size of "small cats" invading homes and destroying cars.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

UK gov't adviser: BBC refused antisemitism training on multiple occasions

Lord Mann said he visited the BBC's leadership on three occasions after assuming the role in 2019, and that each time, they had refused the offers of antisemitism training.

How a Jewish quiz team brought hope to the UK amid rising antisemitism

For anyone feeling disheartened by the recent surge in antisemitism, let this be a reminder: It is not all doom and gloom.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
29/03/2025

Britain to return artwork stolen by Nazis to Jewish family

Samuel Hartveld and his wife were among those escaping Nazi persecution, leaving behind a number of belongings including the oil-on-canvas work "Aeneas and his Family Fleeing Burning Troy."

By REUTERS
29/03/2025
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