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Ex-UK defence undersecretary detained on suspicion of paedophilia

Ex-UK defence undersecretary detained on suspicion of paedophilia

Police have launched an investigation into Caplin.
After boy dies, UK coroner warns against storing e-bikes at home

After boy dies, UK coroner warns against storing e-bikes at home

Anita Bhardwaj says public must be more aware.
Over 60 UK MPs urge its govt to impose sanctions on Israel

Over 60 UK MPs urge its govt to impose sanctions on Israel

Lawmakers want action against 'Israel's illegal presence in Palestine'.
Over 1,000 arrested, nearly 600 charged in UK far-right riots

Over 1,000 arrested, nearly 600 charged in UK far-right riots

Crackdown on rioters continues as courts hand down jail sentences.
Two children killed, 9 injured in UK knife attack

Two children killed, 9 injured in UK knife attack

One suspect has been arrested, motive unclear for now.
Labour Party secures UK parliamentary majority with over 326 seats

Labour Party secures UK parliamentary majority with over 326 seats

Keir Starmer to replace Rishi Sunak as new UK PM.
UK to hold general election on July 4

UK to hold general election on July 4

His Majesty the King granted request for dissolution of Parliament - PM Sunak.
Another Daim-linked trust worth hundreds of millions revealed in new leak

Another Daim-linked trust worth hundreds of millions revealed in new leak

The trust in Cayman Islands is in wife, children's name.
COMMENT | FAQ on the Fixed-Term Parliament Act

COMMENT | FAQ on the Fixed-Term Parliament Act

Key features of proposed bill explained.
Muhyiddin requests permanent passport release for month-long UK vacation

Muhyiddin requests permanent passport release for month-long UK vacation

Bersatu chief also needs it for medical check-up in Singapore.
1MDB: Goldman Sachs hauls M'sia to UK court

1MDB: Goldman Sachs hauls M'sia to UK court

The bank is seeking arbitration over an asset recovery dispute.
British Museum sacks staff after items found missing

British Museum sacks staff after items found missing

It’s a highly unusual case, director says.
Former UK PM Boris Johnson resigns as MP

Former UK PM Boris Johnson resigns as MP

He maintains not lying about Covid lockdown parties.
Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

We reject this ill-intentioned political attack, HK authorities say. 
Malaysia, UK sign MOU to strengthen education cooperation

Malaysia, UK sign MOU to strengthen education cooperation

Cooperation in scientific research, talent training, and more.
Meghan hits out at UK media over King Charles letters

Meghan hits out at UK media over King Charles letters

Duchess is moving on with her life, spokesperson says. 
COMMENT | Mr PM, please update our anti-corruption laws

COMMENT | Mr PM, please update our anti-corruption laws

We should enact a law similar to UK’s Unexplained Wealth Order.
Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties

Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties

Ex-PM is being probed by parliament over his involvement in ‘Partygate’. 
Justice ministers meet in London to build support for International Criminal Court

Justice ministers meet in London to build support for International Criminal Court

This comes after the court issues an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
UK doctors begin strike likely to be 'most disruptive' for health service

UK doctors begin strike likely to be 'most disruptive' for health service

Healthcare staff are demanding a pay rise that better reflects inflations.
Mutiny at BBC: Lineker row causes growing crisis at UK broadcaster

Mutiny at BBC: Lineker row causes growing crisis at UK broadcaster

BBC’s neutrality now in question over Lineker’s suspension. 
Afghan journos win case against UK govt over refusal to relocate them

Afghan journos win case against UK govt over refusal to relocate them

Judge rules the denial puts the Afghans in danger.
Stop M'sian 'sustainable timber' import, indigenous leaders urge UK

Stop M'sian 'sustainable timber' import, indigenous leaders urge UK

They hold 'funeral procession' in London and delivered letters to King Charles and govt.
UK imposes new Iranian sanctions over 'brutal repression'

UK imposes new Iranian sanctions over 'brutal repression'

This comes after Tehran executed British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari.