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Keir Starmer says sparks from Middle East conflict ‘light touchpapers’ at home

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the “sparks” from the conflict in the Middle East “light touchpapers in our own communities here at home” as he called out ”vile hatred” that has been seen against Jews and Muslims since October 7. Writing in ...

06 Oct 2024 at 00:01

British lawyer dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

A British lawyer has died after allegedly being served alcohol poisoned with methanol in Laos. Simone White, from Orpington, Kent, was among a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng ...

21 Nov 2024 at 17:02

British tourists among those in hospital after ‘methanol poisoning’ in Laos

British tourists are among those in hospital after allegedly being served alcoholic drinks poisoned with methanol in Laos. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed they were providing consular assistance to British ...

21 Nov 2024 at 14:37

British lawyer’s parents ‘devastated’ at her suspected poisoning death

The parents of a British lawyer who died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos have said they are “devastated by the loss of our beautiful, kind and loving daughter”. Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was ...

22 Nov 2024 at 15:51

Thousands attend pro-Palestine marches as Gaza braces for invasion

Thousands of people have gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK, amid international concern over the situation in Israel and Gaza. A gathering in London attracted a crowd of thousands, with rallies also held in ...

14 Oct 2023 at 16:25

Search for Briton missing in Dolomites continues as friend shares fears

A close friend of a British hiker who has been missing in the Dolomites for more than a week said “there is an acceptance that it won’t be good news” as the search to find him continues. Sam Harris, 35, and Aziz Ziriat, 36, both ...

11 Jan 2025 at 14:01

Oxford student who saw man drown in Pakistan floods highlights need for aid

An Oxford University student who saw a man drown in Pakistan as a result of catastrophic floods has stressed the importance of international aid. Israr Khan, who also studied law at Aberdeen University between 2016 and 2020, ...

04 Sept 2022 at 13:36

Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating

The Laos government has said it is “profoundly saddened” and is investigating the deaths of six people from suspected methanol poisoning, including a British lawyer. Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was one of a ...

23 Nov 2024 at 11:01

MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens

MPs have called on UK ministers to toughen their approach towards foreign governments which detain British nationals overseas amid efforts to free a British-Egyptian citizen held in Egypt. Foreign Office minister ...

05 Dec 2024 at 18:34

Hundreds gather for London pro-Palestine march as Gaza braces for invasion

Hundreds of people have gathered for a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for Hamas could face arrest. More than 1,000 officers have been deployed ...

14 Oct 2023 at 13:57

Thousands to march in London pro-Palestinian protest as Gaza expects invasion

Thousands of people are expected to march in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London as police warn that anyone showing support for Hamas or deviating from the route could face arrest. The ...

14 Oct 2023 at 09:37

Investments by UK development finance body have ‘harmed society and environment’

The UK’s development finance institution is using taxpayers’ money for some “questionable investments” including in fossil fuels and a cosmetic surgery firm in India, MPs have warned. Some ...

15 Sept 2023 at 00:01

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