Britain

Iran: Britain's seizure of oil tanker - a breach of nuclear deal

Iran calls Britain's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf a breach of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

UK woman to be indicted after admitting she faked rape claims

19-year-old British woman explains motive for falsely accusing Israeli teens of gang rape, faces indictment Monday.

Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possible

Iranian President signals his country might be willing to release British-flagged oil tanker if Britain releases a detained Iranian tanker.

Minister who secretly met Israelis returns to British government

Priti Patel, who was forced to resign from Theresa May’s cabinet for unapproved meetings with Israeli officials, appointed Home Secretary.

British MP: Johnson may withdraw from Iran nuclear deal

British MP says he believes Boris Johnson's government will follow Trump and withdraw from 2015 nuclear deal.

British Jews congratulate Boris Johnson

British Jews congratulate former Foreign Secretary who will succeed Theresa May as prime minister.

Britain, Germany condemn Israel for demolishing illegal homes

Britain and Germany add their voices to international condemnation of Israel over demolition of illegal Arab homes near Jerusalem.

Boris Johnson elected as new Tory chief - and Prime Minister

Former foreign minister and ex-London mayor wins Conservative party leadership race, set to become Prime Minister.

UK's next PM? Boris Johnson expected to win Tory vote Tuesday

Conservative party to announce winner of 7-week leadership race, effectively choosing UK's next premier. Boris Johnson favored to win.

Zarif: British tanker was seized to implement international law

Iranian Foreign Minister insists seizure of British oil tanker was not in retaliation for British capture of Iranian tanker.

Britain: Iran's seizure of tanker a 'hostile act'

Britain complains to UN over Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

British Airways cancels flights to Cairo

British Airways suspends flights to Egyptian capital for one week as a 'precaution.' Lufthansa flights to Cairo are also canceled.

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable.

Labour demotes member who compared Corbyn to Hitler

British Labour party demotes lawmaker who compared Corbyn’s handling of anti-Semitism in the party to Adolf Hitler’s bunker mentality.

67 Labour MPs blast Corbyn over anti-Semitism crisis

One third of all Labour MPs sign public letter accusing Jeremy Corbyn of 'failing to defend anti-racist values' amid anti-Semitism scandals.

Jeremy Corbyn calls emergency meeting over Labour anti-Semitism

Labour UK chief to convene shadow cabinet amid ongoing crisis over anti-Semitism within the party, following BBC expose.

Daniel Radcliffe cries over police handling of great-grandfather

'Harry Potter' star learns anti-Semitic policemen refused to investigate robbery of great-grandfather's store, leading to his suicide.

British tennis champ says club rejected her due to anti-Semitism

Angela Buxton, who won at Wimbledon in 1956, claims she was rejected by All England Club because of anti-Semitism.

Corbyn: BBC documentary had 'many inaccuracies'

Labour leader responds to BBC documentary which revealed that his team had interfered with anti-Semitism probe.

British envoy: Trump left Iran deal to spite Obama

New cables leaked of Britain’s US Ambassador Kim Darroch's criticism of Trump administration.

Corbyn under pressure following documentary on anti-Semitism

Labour's deputy leader says he is "appalled" following BBC documentary revealing that Corbyn team interfered with anti-Semitism probes.

British chief Rabbi and sec. of education open new Jewish school

British Chief Rabbi and Secretary of Education attend opening ceremony for new Yavneh Jewish Primary school in Britain.

British ambassador who criticized Trump steps down

Britain's ambassador to the US resigns after leaked diplomatic cables revealed his harsh criticism of Trump administration.

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unsuccessfully tries to seize British oil tanker after UK seized Iranian tanker in Gibraltar.

Report: Corbyn team interfered in anti-Semitism inquiries

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn‘s team repeatedly interfered in disciplinary cases relating to anti-Semitism, whistleblowers tell the BBC.

British PM hopeful:

'Wild horses wouldn't keep me away from Israel'

Boris Johnson supports Israel, calls on Iran to stop breaching nuclear deal.

Trump: We will no longer deal with British Ambassador

Following leak of cables in which British ambassador criticized the Trump administration, Trump says: He is not liked or well thought of.

Germany, Britain denounce Iran's breach of nuclear deal

Germany and Britain urge Iran to stop taking measures that undermine 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iranian cleric: Britain should be 'scared'

Member of Iran's Assembly of Experts says Britain should be “scared” about Iran’s retaliation for capture of supertanker in Gibraltar.

Iran threatens to seize British ship

Revolutionary Guards commander: It is Iran's "duty" to seize British ship in retaliation for capture of an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.

Iran: Detention of oil tanker in Gibraltar was 'illegal'

Iran denounces detention of one of its oil tankers in Gibraltar, summons British ambassador.

Anti-Israel activist jailed for racist rant commits suicide

British anti-Israel activist who was jailed for drunken, racist incident onboard plane has been found dead in apparent suicide.

Armed assailant threatens to behead Jewish man in London

''I'm going to chop off your head.' Orthodox Jewish man threatened by knife-wielding suspect in London.

European ministers concerned over Iran's enrichment breach

Diplomatic chiefs of EU, France, Germany and Britain urge Iran to reverse decision to breach a limit on enriched uranium reserves.

'Outlaw Hamas in Britain'

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan hosts British Home Secretary, asks him to outlaw Hamas as Britain did with Hezbollah.

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid visits Western Wall

Sajid Javid makes first visit by senior UK official to Western Wall in Jerusalem in 19 years.

Author says appearances in UK nixed because he is Jewish

Best-selling American author's appearances at British events nixed after organizers learn he's Jewish, fear backlash from anti-Israel groups

UK Labour member suspended again days after being readmitted

Chris Williamson, whose suspension over anti-Semitic comments was lifted this week, suspended again after backlash over his reinstatement.

UK publisher drops book on Rothschilds’ ‘global power'

Major British publisher drops book by Spanish author containing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

British Middle Eastern Studies Society approves Israel boycott

British Society for Middle Eastern Studies passes resolution calling for an academic boycott of Israeli institutions.

UK Labour reinstates lawmaker suspended over anti-Semitism

Key ally of Jeremy Corbyn, who was suspended for saying Labour is “too apologetic” over anti-Semitism, has been readmitted.

British MP: Recognize Jews' 'untold story, unresolved injustice'

British lawmaker Theresa Villiers calls on government to recognize Arab Jews forced to flee their countries.

Paris court to hear case over 2007 Thai plane crash

Victims' families say crash was an 'accident waiting to happen,' sue for recognition as victims.

'You cannot sustain freedom on the basis of hostility and hate'

Former UK Chief Rabbi argued that a society that tolerates anti-Semitism or any form of hate has forfeited all moral credibility.

Top Jewish school may be closed if it won't offer coed classes

Excellent British Jewish high school labeled ‘inadequate’ over gender segregation.

Liverpool’s main kosher outlet caught selling nonkosher meat

British city's primary kosher food store found to be selling non-kosher meat. 'It is truly scandalous.'

May praises Jewish community in parting letter

Outgoing British PM praises Jewish community for its “extremely important” contributions to society.

First time: IDF reservists in British Parliament

IDF reservists testify to British Parliament about terrorists' use of human shields, abuse of civilian population.

German paper outs online store selling ‘Zyklon B’ products

German newspaper outs British-based online store offering products with ‘Zyklon B’ logo.

Report: Mossad uncovered Hezbollah's facilities in London

Israeli official confirms Mossad provided Britain with intelligence about Hezbollah's production plants on outskirts of London.

Report: Hezbollah caught stockpiling explosives - in London

MI5 and local police discovered massive Hezbollah caches of explosive materials in northwest London as part of a major terror plot.

UK Jews against Labour lawmaker who liked anti-Semitic post

British Jews protest election to Parliament of Labour candidate who liked Facebook post saying PM May has a “Zionist Slave Masters agenda”.

UK radio station sacks former MP following anti-Semitic tweet

Former British MP George Galloway fired from national radio station talkRADIO after posting an anti-Semitic tweet.

'Anti-Semitism must be confronted immediately'

Former British PM Tony Blair blasts Labour over its anti-Semitic conduct.

UK Labour candidate likes anti-Semitic Facebook post

Jewish community leaders outraged after Labour candidate likes Facebook claiming that Theresa May has a “Zionist Slave Masters agenda”.

British Labour party suspends yet another member

UK Labour party suspends senior official who was recorded accusing Israeli embassy of “whipping up” anti-Semitism claims against Corbyn.

PA calls on Britain to recognize 'Palestine'

PA cabinet leader urges Britain recognize a Palestinian state in accordance with a resolution by its parliament.

British government to probe Labour party anti-Semitism

UK's racism monitor launches official investigation into anti-Semitism in Labour party.

British Jews thank May for being a 'true friend'

British Jews thank outgoing PM following her announcement that she is stepping down.

Theresa May to stand down in June

May plans to step down as Conservative leader, says serving as PM was the "honor of her life."