11 h. ago About 300 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 defied ban in Parliament SquareAbout 300 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Around 300 arrested at tense Palestine Action protest in Parliament Square

Around 300 arrested at tense Palestine Action protest in Parliament Square  London Evening Standard

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12 h. ago London protests LIVE: Around 300 arrests as police drag away Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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14 h. ago Global Day of Action: Over 300,000 march in London to demand justice for Gaza

Global Day of Action: Over 300,000 march in London to demand justice for Gaza  Middle East Monitor

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67 h. ago Commuters brace for week of travel HELL as London tube network grinds to a halt: Militant union demand 32

The RMT is seeking a 32-hour working week - three hours fewer than present - combined with a pay rise, a demand Transport for London has branded unaffordable.

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5 d. ago More than 1,000 Palestine Action supporters to march on London

More than 1,000 Palestine Action supporters to march on London  The Telegraph

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6 d. ago Xi to project China’s global role with ‘victory day’ military parade

Shock-and-awe procession to be attended by Russia, Iran and North Korea seeks to recast second world war narrative

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1 week ago ‘There needs to be justice,’ UN tells Israel after Gaza hospital bombing

Human rights office demands that Israeli investigation into ‘double tap’ attack that killed 20 people yields resultsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UN has demanded that Israel’s investigations into unlawful killings in Gaza, including its “double tap” bombing of Nasser hospital which killed 20 people, among them five journalists, yield results and ensure accountability.“There needs to be justice,” Thameen Al-Kheetan, the spokesperson for the UN’s human rights office, told reporters on Tuesday in Geneva. He added that the number of journalists killed in Gaza raised many questions about the targeting of media workers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nelly Furtado soars and Olly Alexander electrifies: Everything that happened on day three of Manchester Pride 2025

The penultimate day of Manchester Pride saw global headliners, fashion statements galore and an abundance of joy

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2 w. ago Thousands to descend on Welsh town for huge independence march

The last Welsh independence march saw over 6,000 people gather

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2 w. ago Travelodge weighed down by weaker London demand and surging costs

The company, which operates about 610 hotels, saw revenues slip by 3.2% to £471.3 million for the six months to June 30.

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2 w. ago Experts say ‘Oasis bump’ and 'Gallagher effect' may have added to higher inflation levels in July

As thousands of people flocked to Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Edinburgh, demand for accommodation rose

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3 w. ago China and Britain shared a mission to fight aggression and fascism. And we can work together today | Zheng Zeguang

As we remember VJ Day, let us also recall a spirit that can help us combat regional instability and climate changeZheng Zeguang is Chinese ambassador to the UKThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but also for reflection on the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of history – bonds that continue to resonate in our world today.At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression. Millions of lives were lost, cities razed, and families torn apart. Yet in that darkness, courage and solidarity illuminated the way forward. The Chinese and British peoples stood shoulder to shoulder, united by sacrifice and ...

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3 w. ago Thousands rally in London to demand UK step up pressure on Hamas to release hostages

Thousands rally in London to demand UK step up pressure on Hamas to release hostages  The Times of Israel

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