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'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives

The one found in London, printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, in mid-July 1776, is the 11th surviving copy of the so-called "Exeter Declarations," and is the first to be found outside the United States.

A 1776 copy of the US Declaration of Independence, one of the 11 surviving copies of the so-called "Exeter Declarations", and the first to be found outside the United States, which has been discovered at The National Archives in Kew, is displayed in this handout image obtained by Reuters on July 3
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026.

JD Vance says British politics 'broken' ahead of expected UK Prime Minister transition

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq during their meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in central London on July 2, 2026.

France, UK agree to work with Oman to restore safe transit through Strait of Hormuz

A man holds a mock-up of a key during a march, held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and against the "Unite the Kingdom" rally taking place in London organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in Lond

Why two Jews left London for the Jewish State - opinion


Northern Ireland police arrest Sudanese national over 'barbaric' knife attack

Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as "sickening" after video of the attack, which took place in north Belfast late on Monday evening, was shared widely online.

Police attend the scene following a stabbing attack in North Belfast on June 09, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

UK, Canada, France, Norway, Australia, NZ sanction West Bank settler individuals, entities

Six countries, including the UK and Canada, imposed joint sanctions on West Bank settlers and entities over violence, calling the actions a threat to a two-state solution.

Palestinian demonstrators burn an Israeli flag during a protest against US position on Israeli settlements, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 26, 2019.

Antisemitic hate crimes in London surge 72% in May 2026 compared to April

Most of the incidents in May 2026 were concentrated in the borough of Barnet, which is where the Jewish neighborhoods of Golders Green, Hendon, and Finchley are located.

PEOPLE ATTEND a vigil organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad UK to honour victims of the Bondi attack in Sydney and mark the second night of Hanukkah, in London, Britain, December 15, 2025.

Jewish patients in Britain feared going to the doctor. That should alarm us all - opinion

A patient entering a hospital should know one thing with absolute certainty: the person treating him sees a human being first. If Jewish patients cannot trust that, Britain has a problem.

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Manchester man pleads guilty to planning attack on UK defense facility with Heaton Park terrorist

The suspect is not directly linked to the Yom Kippur attack, but "conducted hostile reconnaissance alongside a man who would later commit a terrorist attack," a counterterror police officer said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

Identity politics and policing: What the Henry Nowak case exposes in Britain - opinion

A fatal stabbing in the UK sparks debate over policing, bias, and the danger of judging victims by labels.

Police are seen at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, for the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 5, 2023.

Coming together again: What D-day teaches about Israel, Iran, and unity - opinion

The alliance that won World War II stands divided as Iran emerges as a modern challenge.

D-Day: marking 82 years.

UK royals hold extensive property but pay little to no rent, spending watchdog reveals

The issue has been seized on by critics of the monarchy, who increasingly question their wealth.

Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British Monarch, is pictured in London on September 11, 2025; illustrative.

Two visibly Jewish men find ‘Free Palestine’ message on London hotel room TV

The first man also said he had been met with hostility from a staff member at the front desk, who refused to look at him or properly serve him.

A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

NHS urged to ban pro-Palestinian badges amid antisemitism concerns

Lord John Mann’s review recommends that NHS staff receive mandatory antisemitism training and bans pro-Palestinian badges to ensure Jewish patients and staff feel safe.

The NHS logo is displayed on a ambulance parked close to a nearby hospital, on October 20, 2025.