Britain
Larry the cat, chief mouser of Downing Street, outlasts sixth UK prime minister as Starmer resigns
Larry’s tenure began after multiple rat sightings on the steps of 10 Downing Street in early 2011, causing a "pro-cat faction" within Downing Street to lobby for an expert to be brought in.
UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims
UK, France, Germany issue joint statement of concern about Chinese activities off coast of Taiwan
UK MPs dismiss petition targeting Israeli control over politics as rooted in antisemitic tropes
Iranian agents use Telegram to recruit British citizens for anti-Israel protest activity - report
A suspected Iranian agent offered money to organize anti-Israel protests in London and publish antisemitic posters, The Times reported.
UK charity regulator allowing Islamist, Iran-backed hate to spread, victims say - report
Survivors of Islamist terror attacks accused Britain’s charity watchdog of moving too slowly against organizations alleged to platform extremists and Iranian-linked propaganda.
London Nova Festival exhibit's sign removed over fears of antisemitic crimes
London police sought to minimize any early exposure of the exhibition’s exact location, out of concern that attempts could be made to organize extreme protests or security incidents around the site.
UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
His announcement fell short of forcing the launch of a formal leadership contest, but piled pressure on the British leader, who has so far weathered a drip-fed series of demands that he step down.
Prince Harry says antisemitism in UK is 'deeply troubling'
Britain has seen a surge in antisemitism since the October 7 attacks, with a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London in recent weeks and two Jewish men stabbed in April 2026.
The BBC’s commitment to losing Eurovision is genuinely impressive - comment
What’s missing is the confidence to believe that an actual British song, written by actual British people, performed by an actual British artist, could win Eurovision.
One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues
For context, this means that over 1 in 10 candidates who were elected to English local councils are Muslim sectarians.
From Nicholas Donin to today: Jewish critics of Zionism, identity - opinion
From medieval disputations to today, a look at Jewish converts and their role in shaping criticism of Judaism and Zionism.
Keir Starmer defies calls for resignation, vows to stay in role as Labour leader
Keir Starmer resists calls for resignation after Labour's disappointing local elections, insisting he will stay on as leader and focus on governing.
Two arrested in connection to arson against former synagogue in London
Minor damage was caused to the building gates in the latest incident in a wave of attacks on UK Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites.