November 2018
UAE Pardons and Releases British Student Convicted of Spying
The UAE has pardoned and released British student Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life for espionage, ending a diplomatic crisis with the UK. Despite…
European Leaders Warn British Politicians After Brexit Deal Approval
European leaders approved the Brexit deal and warned British politicians that it is the best possible outcome. Theresa May must now secure parliamentary approval for…
New Obstacle in Brexit Negotiations; The Territory of Gibraltar
The Spanish government has warned it will oppose the UK's Brexit proposal unless Gibraltar's future is clearly defined in negotiations. Gibraltar has been a point…
UAE Sentences British Student Accused of Espionage to Life Imprisonment
Matthew Hedges, a British PhD student, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the UAE for alleged espionage. The UK government has expressed disappointment and concern…
Iranian Refugees Reach Britain Using Stolen Fishing Boat
Seventeen Iranian migrants, including three children, reached Britain by stealing a French fishing boat and crossing the English Channel, but were stopped by the British…
The British Cabinet Supports the Prime Minister's Plan for Leaving the European Union
The British Cabinet has supported Prime Minister Theresa May's draft plan for leaving the EU after a lengthy meeting. Despite this support, both Brexit supporters…
Tribute by Leaders of France and Britain to Soldiers Killed in World War I
On the centenary of World War I's end, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Theresa May honored fallen soldiers at a memorial in…
$2 Per Person Per Year Could Stop Deadly Superbugs
The OECD warns that spending just $2 per person annually could prevent millions of deaths from drug-resistant superbugs. Without intervention, these bacteria could cause 2.4…