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Watch your step: These people fell from escalators

British train station attempts to encourage passenger awareness, safety, by compiling footage of escalator falls, New York Post reports.

Watch your step: These people fell from escalators

British columnist apologizes over anti-Semitic article

Kevin Myers, who was fired from the Sunday Times over anti-Semitic article, says he admires the Jewish people.

British columnist apologizes over anti-Semitic article

British columnist fired over anti-Semitic column

Columnist for Sunday Times fired for column in which he made anti-Semitic references.

British columnist fired over anti-Semitic column

UK: 767 anti-Semitic incidents in first half of 2017

UK Jewish community reports a record number of anti-Semitic incidents in the first half of 2017.

UK: 767 anti-Semitic incidents in first half of 2017

UN Ambassador: Security Council must immediately condemn attack

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon calls on UN to condemn terror attack, British Minister compares murder to Temple Mount security precautions.

UN Ambassador: Security Council must immediately condemn attack

Top UK Sephardi Rabbi will no longer serve as religious judge

Britain's top Sephardi Rabbi apologizes for 'inappropriate' remarks on homosexuality.

Top UK Sephardi Rabbi will no longer serve as religious judge

British ban on Hezbollah in doubt

British government minister casts doubt on the likelihood of a full ban being imposed on Hezbollah.

British ban on Hezbollah in doubt

British Islamist investigated over remarks on 'Zionists'

British police investigating Islamist activist who claimed that Zionists "murdered" the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

British Islamist investigated over remarks on 'Zionists'

Report: Synagogue membership in UK at all time low

20,000 fewer British households are members of synagogues than 25 years ago, despite there being more synagogues.

Report: Synagogue membership in UK at all time low

'Israel can help Diaspora Jews fight assimilation'

Gesher CEO on visit to Britain to learn concerns and issues facing Diaspora Jewry says Israel can help strengthen Jewish identify abroad.

'Israel can help Diaspora Jews fight assimilation'

'The conflict is the moral question of our time'

Watch: Eitan Schwartz of the Yachad organization explains why a political resolution to Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict is important.

'The conflict is the moral question of our time'

UK threatens to close Jewish school for not teaching LGBT agenda

'All equalities are equal, but some are more equal than others': LGBT agenda tops parents' and schools' right to choose 1st grade studies.

UK threatens to close Jewish school for not teaching LGBT agenda

Britain's next government

Pro-Israel party forms coalition with May

Northern Ireland Democratic Unionist Party joins coalition with Conservatives to form majority in British Parliament.

Pro-Israel party forms coalition with May

Radiohead concert disrupted over Tel Aviv visit

British BDS protesters disrupt concert by Rdiohead band over upcoming concert in Tel Aviv.

Radiohead concert disrupted over Tel Aviv visit

UK Board of Deputies asks candidates to support PA State

UK Jewish leadership sends both candidates list of 10 Commitments; May and Corbyn promised to keep them - one is to advocate for a PA state.

UK Board of Deputies asks candidates to support PA State

May keeps top cabinet ministers

British Prime Minister makes no change to her top ministers, leaves finance minister and foreign secretary in their respective positions.

May keeps top cabinet ministers

May wins election but loses majority

British Prime Minister's Conservatives projected to be largest party but fall just shy of the threshold needed to form a majority.

May wins election but loses majority

Britain goes out to vote

UK parliamentary elections take place today, in the shadow of recent terror attacks. Will Conservative party lose its absolute majority?

Britain goes out to vote

Watch: London Bridge terrorists shot by police

New dramatic footage shows British police officers shooting London terrorists.

Watch: London Bridge terrorists shot by police

Suspect in Manchester attack arrested at Heathrow

British police arrest 38-year-old man at London's Heathrow Airport in connection with Manchester Arena attack.

Suspect in Manchester attack arrested at Heathrow

Amnesty urges world to ban 'settlement products'

Amnesty International calls world countries to ban goods from Judea and Samaria in campaign marking 50 years of "Israeli occupation".

Amnesty urges world to ban 'settlement products'

Watch: Muslim carrying machetes nabbed in London

London police nab Muslim man carrying a number of machetes.

Watch: Muslim carrying machetes nabbed in London

ISIS claims London attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for London Bridge attack in which seven were murdered.

ISIS claims London attack

Merkel: Britain, US no longer reliable security partners

German Chancellor says Europe must take destiny into its own hands after Brexit, Trump election.

Merkel: Britain, US no longer reliable security partners

WHO passes on anti-Israel resolution, UK, US oppose it

Britain joins US in opposing UN health body’s resolution singling out Israel.

WHO passes on anti-Israel resolution, UK, US oppose it

'Large part' of network behind Manchester attack nabbed

British police say large part of network behind suicide bomb attack in Manchester has been arrested.

'Large part' of network behind Manchester attack nabbed

Report: Manchester terrorist trained in Syria

Officials in the United States believe Manchester suicide bomber received some training from ISIS in Syria.

Report: Manchester terrorist trained in Syria

Sixth suspect arrested in connection with Manchester attack

British police arrest woman in connection with Monday's bombing at Manchester Arena.

Sixth suspect arrested in connection with Manchester attack

UK terror threat level raised to 'critical'

British Prime Minister says terror threat level has been raised to critical, meaning an attack is expected imminently.

UK terror threat level raised to 'critical'

22 dead in explosion at Manchester concert hall

22 killed and 59 wounded in suspected suicide bombing at Manchester Arena following Ariana Grande concert.

22 dead in explosion at Manchester concert hall

Gaza: Thousands walk on 'Balfour Declaration' carpet

Gazan film festival features 328-foot-long carpet with the words 'Balfour Declaration' on it.

Gaza: Thousands walk on 'Balfour Declaration' carpet

74 countries hit by huge cyber attack

Massive cyber attack targets Britain's health system, telecommunications companies in Spain and Russia, among others.

74 countries hit by huge cyber attack

Cyber Command chief:

'US alerted France to Russian election hacking'

'Look, we're watching the Russians, we're seeing them penetrate some of your infrastructure.'

'US alerted France to Russian election hacking'

Britain scraps plans for Prince Charles visit to Israel

First official state visit to Israel by member of Royal Family cancelled, reportedly to avoid upsetting Arab world.

Britain scraps plans for Prince Charles visit to Israel

Four arrested in anti-terror operation in London

Woman shot and four arrested in anti-terror operation in London.

Four arrested in anti-terror operation in London

UK Parliament on lockdown after foiled terror attack

Terrorist captured just outside of UK Parliament one month after attack in Westminster left five dead.

UK Parliament on lockdown after foiled terror attack

Anti-Semitic UK student leader ousted

President of British student union who supported attacks on Israelis loses bid to be reelected.

Anti-Semitic UK student leader ousted

British party suspends member over anti-Semitism

Liberal Democrat party suspends one of its members over anti-Semitic posts on social media.

British party suspends member over anti-Semitism

Britain refuses to apologize for Balfour Declaraion

British government rejects PA request for apology over historical document, says it is proud of the role Britain played in birth of Israel.

Britain refuses to apologize for Balfour Declaraion

British soccer team mourns victim of Jerusalem stabbing attack

Derby soccer club holds moment of silence for fan of team murdered on Jerusalem light rail.

British soccer team mourns victim of Jerusalem stabbing attack

British mayoral candidate apologizes for burning New Testament

Orthodox candidate for mayor burns copy of Christian Bible left in Synagogue by missionary group.

British mayoral candidate apologizes for burning New Testament

'Without Jews, Britain wouldn't be Britain'

In Passover greeting, British PM stresses the importance of Jews' right to practice their faith.

'Without Jews, Britain wouldn't be Britain'

2/3 of UK Jewish students have been targeted for their religion

Study finds 2/3 of Jewish students in UK believe they have been targeted for being Jewish, 1/4 fear suffering further abuse or attacks.

2/3 of UK Jewish students have been targeted for their religion

Londonistan: 500 closed churches, 423 new mosques

Christianity is becoming a relic, while Islamization of British capital continues apace.

Londonistan: 500 closed churches, 423 new mosques

Europe blasts Israeli construction

Britain, France and Germany condemn Israel's approval of new community for Amona residents, say it undermines peace.

Europe blasts Israeli construction

Former London Mayor insists he isn't anti-Semite

Ken Livingstone defends himself against accusations of anti-Semitism ahead of disciplinary hearing.

Former London Mayor insists he isn't anti-Semite

May signs letter triggering Brexit

British Prime Minister signs letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union.

May signs letter triggering Brexit

Netanyahu thanks Britain for changing position

Prime Minister Netanyahu opens weekly cabinet meeting with British PM Theresa May and change in Albion's position in UN debate.

Netanyahu thanks Britain for changing position

London terrorist acted alone

British police determine Khalid Masood acted alone and there is no information to suggest further attacks are planned.

London terrorist acted alone

Britain puts UNHRC 'on notice' over Israel

Britain says it will vote against UNHRC resolutions until it ends its bias against Israel.

Britain puts UNHRC 'on notice' over Israel

Hundreds of WWI liquor bottles found near Ramla

Excavations prior to the construction of Highway 200 expose liquor bottles belonging to British soldiers from World War I.

Hundreds of WWI liquor bottles found near Ramla

Britain joins laptop ban on flights

British government bans laptops on direct passenger flights from several Muslim countries.

Britain joins laptop ban on flights

Sign warns Londoners to 'beware of Jews'

Warning sign placed on lamp post near synagogue features silhouette of Orthodox Jewish man.

Sign warns Londoners to 'beware of Jews'

UK prepares for 'B-Day'

Nine months after historic referendum on EU membership, Britain finally on the verge of implementing 'Brexit'.

UK prepares for 'B-Day'

British parliament approves Brexit bill

House of Lords approves bill giving PM May the power to begin proceedings to the leave the EU.

British parliament approves Brexit bill

Scottish leader to seek independence from UK

Scottish First Minister Sturgeon to seek independence referendum in late 2018.

Scottish leader to seek independence from UK

British Royal Family to end decades-long boycott of Israel

British Royal Family member 'likely' to be sent on official state visit to Israel for first time ever.

British Royal Family to end decades-long boycott of Israel

Watch: PM Netanyahu meets with Boris Johnson

PM Netanyahu meets with British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Johnson, discuss peace process.

Watch: PM Netanyahu meets with Boris Johnson

Britain: 13 terror attacks foiled since 2013

British security services foiled 13 potential terror attacks since 2013, says senior counter-terrorism policeman.

Britain: 13 terror attacks foiled since 2013

'Britain must compensate Palestinians for Balfour Declaration'

PLO official calls on Britain to recognize Palestine in compensation for Balfour Declaration.

'Britain must compensate Palestinians for Balfour Declaration'