British Isles
Friday, 08 March 2024 03:05
German ambassador refuses to apologise for leaked call 'revealing British troops in Ukraine'
Germany's ambassador to the UK, Miguel Berger, has declined to apologise for a leaked call that inadvertently exposed details about British troops in Ukraine. The leak, attributed to Russia, revealed a conversation between Lieutenant General Ingo…
Friday, 01 March 2024 10:12
Justin Welby: ‘God is greater than our fears’
The Archbishop of Canterbury, in his presidential address at General Synod, illuminated the enduring message of faith and resilience amidst global turmoil. He highlighted the pivotal role of faith in navigating through adversity, drawing from the…
Friday, 01 March 2024 10:09
Jess Philips: ‘I am weary’
For nine years in succession, Labour MP Jess Phillips has read a list of women killed by men in the past twelve months, criticising the lack of attention given to women's safety in Parliament. She expressed…
Friday, 01 March 2024 10:06
Met examining MP’s comments for hate speech
The Metropolitan Police is ‘assessing’ a report of hate speech made against MP Lee Anderson after comments which he made on 23 February. The force said it had received the report after the MP claimed ‘Islamists’…
Friday, 01 March 2024 10:03
New guidelines to stop pupils joining protests during school hours
The Department for Education has issued new guidelines prohibiting children from attending protests during school hours, following accusations that teachers allowed pupils to skip lessons for pro-Palestine rallies. Thousands of students participated in demonstrations against the…
Thursday, 22 February 2024 21:38
Study of Covid vaccinations supports their safety
A global study on Covid vaccines has identified small increases in heart, blood, and neurological disorders among recipients. Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca shots were linked to higher risks of certain conditions, including nerve-wasting and brain-swelling disorders.…