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UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London

Nandito Badea and George Stana, two Romanian men accused of stabbing the Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati near his home in Wimbledon in March 2024, appear at Woolwich Crown Court in London, Britain, May 18, 2026, in a courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler
Nandito Badea and George Stana, two Romanian men accused of stabbing the Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati near his home in Wimbledon in March 2024, appear at Woolwich Crown Court in London, Britain, May 18, 2026, in a courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Julia Quenzler

Sign of the times: Harry Styles sets record with 12-night Wembley run

Harry Styles has broken the record for the longest residency by a musician at Wembley Stadium.
Harry Styles has broken the record for the longest residency by a musician at Wembley Stadium.

Harry, others’ privacy case against Daily Mail dismissed in blow to prince

Prince Harry has brought several legal cases against the British press and has long railed against their alleged abuse of power.
Prince Harry has brought several legal cases against the British press and has long railed against their alleged abuse of power.

UK populist leader Nigel Farage to quit Parliament, seek re-election after gift allegations

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage arrives to vote in the Makerfield by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour MP John Simons, in Wigan, Britain, June 18, 2026.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage arrives to vote in the Makerfield by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour MP John Simons, in Wigan, Britain, June 18, 2026.

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' Summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' Summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Watch out, vampires: British gardener sows and plants to 2 world records, including giant garlic

Graham Barratt’s garlic bulb and pea pod were deemed the heaviest in the world.
Graham Barratt’s garlic bulb and pea pod were deemed the heaviest in the world.

Balogun controversy deepens as UK politicians seek FIFA reprieve for Quansah; English FA weighs appeal

England’s Jarell Quansah looking dejected after being sent off after a VAR review in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico.
England’s Jarell Quansah looking dejected after being sent off after a VAR review in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico.

Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan

People adjust a lectern in the main press conference room a day before the start of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 6, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
People adjust a lectern in the main press conference room a day before the start of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 6, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Gan Ching Hwee, Mawjit Singh named S’pore’s flag bearers for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team Singapore flag bearers swimmer Gan Ching Hwee and para bowler Mawjit Singh s/o Gurmet Singh, at The British High Commissioner's Residence, Eden Hall, on Jul 6, 2026.
Team Singapore flag bearers swimmer Gan Ching Hwee and para bowler Mawjit Singh s/o Gurmet Singh, at The British High Commissioner's Residence, Eden Hall, on Jul 6, 2026.

Britain sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill opposition figure Navalny

Tributes to late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny left outside the Russian Embassy, on the second anniversary of his death, on Feb 16.
Tributes to late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny left outside the Russian Embassy, on the second anniversary of his death, on Feb 16.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.