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Iranpress: Far-Right Reform U.K. Party Scores Shock Gains in British Local Elections

Far-Right Reform U.K. Party Scores Shock Gains in British Local Elections

Friday, 02 May 2025 21:38

In a surprise upset, the far-right Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, has outperformed the ruling Labour Party in select races during the U.K.’s local, mayoral, and by-elections, signaling a potential shift in the country’s political landscape.

Iranpress: Senior British Army Officer Arrested in Nigeria Over Major Arms Smuggling Plot

Senior British Army Officer Arrested in Nigeria Over Major Arms Smuggling Plot

Thursday, 01 May 2025 15:32

Nigeria (IP) — Nigerian security forces have arrested British Army Major Micah Polo for attempting to smuggle a massive cache of weapons out of the country, triggering outrage among civil society groups and raising alarm over foreign involvement in regional instability.

Iranpress: U.K. Nationalizes Steel Industry in Rare Emergency Move

U.K. Nationalizes Steel Industry in Rare Emergency Move

Sunday, 13 April 2025 12:21

In a dramatic bid to rescue Britain’s last major steel plant from collapse, the U.K. government held an emergency parliamentary session on a Saturday—marking the first such intervention in four decades—to pass legislation nationalizing the country’s steel industry.

Iranpress: Palestine Supporter Scales London’s Big Ben in Protest

Palestine Supporter Scales London’s Big Ben in Protest

Sunday, 09 March 2025 13:07

A pro-Palestinian activist spent nearly 17 hours perched on a ledge halfway up London’s iconic Big Ben, waving a Palestinian flag and livestreaming his demands in protest against the U.K.’s crackdown on Palestine supporters.

Iranpress: UK Farmers Rally In London to Block New Tax Law

UK Farmers Rally In London to Block New Tax Law

Wednesday, 05 March 2025 20:15

IP - Thousands of UK farmers converged on central London once again to protest a law imposing a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural operations valued at over £1 million. The demonstration marks a renewed challenge to government policy since the law’s adoption last December.

Iranpress: Global Right-Wingers Unite in London for Pro-Trump, Anti-Immigration Summit

Global Right-Wingers Unite in London for Pro-Trump, Anti-Immigration Summit

Friday, 21 February 2025 10:52

Canadian psychologist and ARC co-founder Jordan Peterson led discussions at a three-day London summit, where around 4,000 global right-wing figures gathered to “recover and modernize our communities.”

Iranpress: Palestine Action Activists Spray Red Paint on BBC HQ

Palestine Action Activists Spray Red Paint on BBC HQ

Monday, 17 February 2025 17:56

Activists from Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group, targeted the BBC’s central building in London by spraying red paint and shattering ground-floor windows, denouncing the network's bias in covering Israeli war crimes.

Iranpress: U.K. Shifts Gears on China Amid Diplomatic Overtures

U.K. Shifts Gears on China Amid Diplomatic Overtures

Friday, 14 February 2025 17:47

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the first Chinese FM to visit London in a decade, has arrived in the U.K. as part of Britain's push to bolster ties with Beijing—even while continuing to critique its human rights record.

Iranpress: London’s Bid for a Strategic Edge in Ukraine Amid Trump

London’s Bid for a Strategic Edge in Ukraine Amid Trump's Return

Thursday, 16 January 2025 16:50

London (IP) – In a visit to Kyiv, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed a proposed 100-year agreement with Ukraine, aiming to solidify Britain’s role as a key ally amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly the looming return of Donald Trump to the White House.

Iranpress: UK Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for the United States

UK Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for the United States

Thursday, 02 January 2025 20:07

Britain (IP) - The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory for British citizens regarding trips to the United States, following an attack in New Orleans that claimed 15 lives.

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