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Britain Announces July 4 Election, Signaling Potential End to Conservative Era
Britain is set to hold a national election on July 4, which polls suggest will conclude 14 years of Conservative-led governance, a period marked by significant political upheaval.
United Kingdom: Snap election on July 4 (video) (Update)
Surprising move by Rishi Sunak, whose party is 20 points behind Labor in the polls
British aid shipment leaves Cyprus bound for Gaza pier
A British shipment of nearly 100 tons of aid has left Cyprus bound for a new temporary pier in Gaza, the British Foreign Office has said in a statement.
International organizations have said that Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis threatening a population of more than 2 million people.
UK economy exits recession ahead of election
Britain exited recession with stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2024, official data showed Friday, in a boost to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of this year's election.
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UK's Labour calls for general election
The U.K.'s main opposition Labour party on May 3 called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election, after seizing another parliamentary seat from the Conservatives and making gains in English local elections.
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Labour wins UK by-election as Tory PM Sunak stares at more losses
Britain's ruling Conservatives lost a parliamentary seat to the main Labour opposition Friday, as the country awaited local election results likely to pile more pressure on embattled leader Rishi Sunak.
EU and NATO Countries on High Alert Following Iran's Drone Attack on Israel
In the wake of Iran's recent drone attack on Israel, European Union (EU) and NATO member states have heightened their state of combat readiness. This move comes amidst escalating tensions in the region, with concerns not only for the safety of partner nations but also for the protection of their own forces deployed in conflict zones.
England: Reactions to the woke “flag” on the new National Team jersey – Nike changed the colors of the flag!
Even Rishi Sunak intervened – What former England players say
UK economy grows 0.2%, sparking hopes of recession exit
Britain's economy rebounded slightly in January, data showed Wednesday, sparking hope of an end to recession in a boost to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of elections.
Gross domestic product grew 0.2 percent following a slight 0.1-percent decline in December according to a statement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The West Reacts to Macron's Troop Deployment Idea as Russia Issues Warning
As French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion of sending ground troops to Ukraine reverberates across the international stage, leaders from various countries have offered their reactions, painting a complex picture of diplomatic tensions and strategic considerations.