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Ascension Island astern and Martinique ahead Sail World, Australia15:48 9-Nov-23

Chagos Islands

Britain must end its illegal occupation of the Chagos Islands CapX10:56 27-Nov-23
Britain must not retreat from its overseas territories CapX12:24 22-Nov-23
The Chagos dilemma The Interpreter16:06 19-Nov-23
Tories Stage Coup To Take Over Chagos Islands Appg Guido Fawkes' Blog16:56 8-Nov-23
Henry Smith MP elected Chair of Chagos Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group SussexWorld11:19 8-Nov-23

Guernsey

Channel Island's Aurigny Aims to Replace its Embraer Fleet with ATR 72 Turboprops Airlinerwatch15:16ATR Aircraft Aircraft Manufacturers Aerospace & Defence

Aurigny to sell jet for two more atrs Island FM07:03ATR Aircraft Aircraft Manufacturers Aerospace & Defence

Calls for investigation into Guernsey political bullying allegations ITV10:26Channel Islands England UK Politics

Two of Guernsey's top politicians resign ahead of confidence vote ITV10:17Channel Islands England UK Politics

Tributes paid to "legend" DJ Silver Fox after death at 87 Bailiwick Express - Jersey05:12Adelaide Crows Channel Islands AFL

Crows confirm 2024 guernsey numbers Adelaide Crows - Official Site03:11Adelaide Crows Channel Islands AFL

Plans to buy Sark properties owned by the Barclay family ITV15:18Sark David Barclay (1934-2021) Channel Islands

Bid to buy Barclay's Sark estate Island FM18:00Sark David Barclay (1934-2021) Channel Islands

Guernsey reveal: Retired champions' legacies continue West Coast Eagles - Official Site08:11West Coast Eagles AFL AFL Draft

New jumper numbers: Next gen to don famous Eagles numbers AFL - Official Site04:00West Coast Eagles AFL AFL Draft

Jersey

Jersey's Health Minister: 'I know what's right for the health service' ITV18:10Department of Health UK Politics Global Health

Minister reflects on government: 'At least we don't shoot each other' ITV10:58Department of Health UK Politics Global Health

Wembanyama Spurs debut jersey fetches record auction price Front Office Sports17:19Victor Wembanyama NBA US Sports

Victor Wembanyama's rookie debut game jersey smashes pre-sale estimates, sells for $762,000 USD HYPEBEAST07:44Victor Wembanyama NBA US Sports

Reform Jersey appoints first deputy leader Jersey Evening Post10:13

Calls to extend free GP appointments to full-time students ITV14:27

Proposal to freeze alcohol duty rise – as another Jersey nightclub announces it will close Jersey Evening Post15:40Leisure & Hospitality Alcohol

Club owner: 'Everything is stacked against' Jersey's nighttime industry ITV12:13Leisure & Hospitality Alcohol

E-scooter rider fined and given community service after hit and run ITV17:44Electric Scooters England

Calls to consider compulsory purchase to restore unsightly listed buildings ITV07:35Electric Scooters England

Foreign Aid

David Cameron ‘wants to unlock billions of dollars for foreign aid’ Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:13David Cameron

Senate tees up busy December: Schumer vows to bring Biden's $100B Ukraine and Israel aid… Mail Online15:34Israel Chuck Schumer New York Senate

Foreign aid spending won't return to 0.7% of national income for at least five years because it … Mail Online15:52Jeremy Hunt

Lord Cameron’s new spads Guido Fawkes' Blog10:20Cabinet Reshuffle Political Blogs Tories

Quentin Letts: When David Cameron and his even smoother deputy Andrew Mitchell meet, it must be … Mail Online22:22Andrew Mitchell Rishi Sunak Tory Leadership

Rockall

Scottish research ship completes world-first mission near Rockall Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:39 24-Nov-23

People with developmental disabilities going homeless in Cowichan Valley The Times Colonist13:20 16-Nov-23

UK/Afghanistan

Afghan veterans and their families who fled Taliban to UK at risk of homelessness as crisis looms Big Issue12:12Taliban War in Afghanistan Afghanistan Politics

Beachley Barracks to temporarily house Afghans who helped UK military The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review13:09Ministry of Defence UK Military Afghanistan

‘Afghan asylum claims 10 times number of those arriving in resettlement schemes’ Evening Standard17:57Taliban Afghanistan Mergers & Acquisitions

UK special forces ‘need more scrutiny’ after unlawful killings claims The Independent13:01UK Special Forces Military (World)

Minister quizzed about female Afghan commando denied life in UK The Independent16:12Afghanistan Robert Jenrick House of Commons

UK/Albania

'Bedlam' erupts in London as thousands of Albanians block cars and launch fireworks to 'celebrate independence day' GB News09:10
Albanian woman jailed for ‘major role’ in UK people smuggling operation Sunday World13:39
Albanian mayor offers tax-free living to citizens who return home from Britain after his region … Mail Online11:27
UK spending £1.5m on minibuses and electric vehicles for Albanian prison system Evening Standard00:03
UK spending £1.5m on minibuses and electric care for Albania prisons The Independent10:25

UK/Australia

Joint statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Spain on Switzerland joining the blue … U.S Department of State19:26US/Australia UK/US Australia

US Osprey crashes off Japan, killing at least 1 crew member The Fresno Bee15:55US/Australia UK/US Australia

US, UK, Australia seeking to reduce tensions with China? DNA India09:01Australia China US/Australia

Australian retirement funds to invest in UK renewable energy assets The Epoch Times03:10Energy (UK) Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

Australian super funds invest big in UK energy switch The Canberra Times05:02Energy (UK) Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

AUKUS can work without gutting US export control laws Defense News12:41US/Australia US Australia

US-Australia spat over AUKUS just begins China Military08:22US/Australia US Australia

Expert blog: Government response to Supreme Court Rwanda ruling prompts déjà vu of Australia’s doomed ‘Malaysia… Nottingham Trent University04:02Australia Malaysia Malaysian Politics

UK/China

Cameron's first interview on UK-China ties 'carefully strikes balance' Global Times11:38David Cameron FCDO China

China has changed since David Cameron’s ‘golden era,’ Rishi Sunak says Politico EU12:53David Cameron FCDO China

Shocking footage shows 'Chinese spy' questioning pro-democracy activist in Britain - as new… Mail Online18:39China Beijing UK Crime

Ukhsa 'closely monitoring' outbreak of pneumonia in children in China i News12:06China Beijing UK Crime

Lord Cameron says UK needs to engage with China Belfast Telegraph20:03FCDO China China Politics

New Foreign Secretary David Cameron defends his pro-China policy as Prime Minister and urges… Mail Online01:01FCDO China China Politics

US, UK, Australia seeking to reduce tensions with China? DNA India09:01UK/Australia China Australia

BoE leads central bank chorus on need for restrictive policy Reuters04:07UK/Australia China Australia

UK delegation visits SW China's Guizhou, eyeing cooperation in village soccer training Global Times11:38China

UK/EU

EU admits post-Brexit London City jobs-loss forecast was way off the mark Brussels Signal09:33
No 10 hits back after von der Leyen suggests UK ‘goofed up’ on Brexit The London Economic16:56
Jonathon Reynolds claims Tories left UK with 'Brexit baggage' as he vows to get more from the EU GB News16:08
EU chief says Brexit can be reversed by next generation: ‘We goofed’ The Independent14:09
Live facial recognition for law enforcement: The European Union’s regulatory approach should be … EU Law Analysis14:48

UK/Falklands

Furious Argentina reignites Falklands row and 'demands UK returns to negotiations' as it… Mail Online10:13Falkland Islands Argentina South America

Argentine president elect Milei is right about one thing: British sovereignty of the Falklands must end Mercopress11:11Falkland Islands Argentina South America

Falklanders vow to remain British despite new Argentina president claiming sovereignty over islands LBC News18:46Falkland Islands Argentina South America

Falklands latest: Argentina's ‘decrepit forces don’t stand a chance against UK' – Falklands war veteran GB News12:33Falkland Islands Argentina South America

Signal: Falkland Islands in focus following Argentina election Naval Technology16:59Grant Shapps Falkland Islands Argentina

'The Falkland Islands are British. That is non-negotiable': Grant Shapps shoots down new… Mail Online16:44Grant Shapps Falkland Islands Argentina

Rishi Sunak rejects calls from Argentina's new president for talks over British control of the… Mail Online23:01Falkland Islands Rishi Sunak Argentina

UK Minister of Defense, “Falklands are British, that is nonnegotiable and undeniable” Mercopress09:18Falkland Islands Grant Shapps Argentina

Rutley celebrates 80 years of Canning House and reaffirms UK's constant support of the Falklands Mercopress08:05Falkland Islands Grant Shapps Argentina

UK/France

Widow of French rapist killer dubbed the 'Ogre of Ardennes' tells court 'I regret everything… Mail Online12:16Murder France UK Crime

Ogre of Ardennes' widow on trial for involvement in British student's murder 33 years ago LBC News17:25Murder France UK Crime

Yoon in Paris stumping for Busan's bid to host 2030 World Expo KBS World Radio06:05France South Korea Korean Politics

Yoon returns home from trip to Britain, France Yonhap News Agency23:23France South Korea Korean Politics

Two migrants drown in the Channel after French police fail to stop small boat packed with 60… Mail Online19:06English Channel France Immigration

Two dead in Channel small boat sinking The Independent08:14English Channel France Immigration

Second-home Britons urged to ask their French MP for visa plan support The Connexion06:00French Senate French Politics France

‘Life-changing’: Second-home owners on French Senate’s visa support The Connexion14:39French Senate French Politics France

British second homeowners hopeful as France weighs relaxing travel rule i News07:00Brexit France French Politics

French locals beg for change to rules punishing British second home owners after Brexit GB News15:59Brexit France French Politics

UK/Gibraltar

The history of Gibraltar, Spain and Britain as countries hold talks Evening Standard17:51UK/Spain Gibraltar Spain

David Cameron close to Gibraltar Brexit deal, says Spanish minister The Independent17:39UK/Spain Gibraltar Spain

Including Gibraltar in negotiations "very important". Former PM, Theresa May, talks Brexit with Chief Minister at… Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation15:41Gibraltar Rock Southern Europe

David Cameron is new foreign secretary Gibraltar Panorama09:36Gibraltar Rock Southern Europe

Submissions to UK Government on Gibraltar being represented in Houses of Parliament 'great progress', says… Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation14:23Gibraltar Southern Europe

Viewpoint panel says 'No' to Gibraltar Representative in Westminster & removal of some UK reserved powers Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation20:11Gibraltar Southern Europe

Gibraltar to be represented at UK Youth Parliament on Friday Gibraltar Panorama09:52Gibraltar Southern Europe

UK/India

35 fishermen, arrested by British Navy, handed over to Indian Coast Guard Hindustan Times04:57Indian Ocean India Crime in India

35 TN fishermen arrested in British overseas territorial waters handed over to Indian Coast… News18.com14:00Indian Ocean India Crime in India

Family of Briton detained in India says life depends on David Cameron The Independent08:56David Cameron FCDO India

Family demand action to release blogger jailed in India Morning Star16:49David Cameron FCDO India

S Jaishankar raises concerns over Khalistan issue with UK leaders NDTV.com16:27Khalistan Movement India Indian Politics

India's EAM Jaishankar discusses pro-Khalistani extremism with UK leaders Wio News16:12Khalistan Movement India Indian Politics

India, UK discuss regional security issues at defence consultative group meeting NDTV.com14:09India Military (World)

India and UK discuss future of electric propulsion in naval vessels AniNews.in13:06India Military (World) Uttarakhand

UK/Iran

Iranian diplomat slams UK support of Israeli crimes in Gaza Mehr News Agency05:31Gaza World Conflicts X (Twitter)

UK Zionist group campaigns to have Houthis fall under the Terrorism Act Jerusalem Post18:04Zionism Houthis Israel

International conference in British Parliament addresses Middle East crisis and calls for action against Iranian regime National Council of Resistance of Iran21:28US/Iran Iran Middle East

Iran news in brief – November 29, 2023 National Council of Resistance of Iran09:04US/Iran Iran Middle East

Iran denies involvement in Red Sea ship hijacking by Yemen's Houthis Iran International08:24Red Sea Yemen Iran

Iran-Backed Houthis seize ship owned by Israeli tycoon in Red Sea Iran International15:16Red Sea Yemen Iran

UN Special Rapporteur criticizes global inaction on Iran’s political prisoner massacres National Council of Resistance of Iran11:51UN Iran Iranian Politics

Session at UK Parliament condemns Iran’s 1988 massacre, calls for justice National Council of Resistance of Iran13:10UN Iran Iranian Politics

UK/Iraq

Masoud Barzani discusses security situation in Iraq with British Defence Ministry's Chief Advisor Shafaq News17:33Middle East Iraq Kurdistan

President Barzani, UK ambassador discuss bilateral relations Shafaq News21:43Baghdad Iraq Kurdistan

Al-Sudani discusses bilateral relations with UK Foreign Secretary Shafaq News19:42David Cameron Iraq FCDO

Iraqi PM receives invitation to visit the UK early in Iraqi News14:03David Cameron FCDO Iraq Politics

The Israel-Iran endgame New Statesman08:08Saudi Arabia Middle East Gaza

UK/Israel

Video: UK sending one of its most lethal warships to Gulf to deter Iran-backed groups Sky News03:34
Palestinian ambassador in UK: Israel's Gaza actions aimed at ethnic cleansing Middle East Monitor (Video)11:03
UK RAF C-17 delivers more aid to support civilians in Gaza Airforce Technology11:59
Israel and Palestine: A statement from UK Scouts Scouts10:10
Palestine PM Shtayyeh urges UK to call for ceasefire in Gaza Middle East Monitor17:09

UK/Japan

British and Japanese armies unite forces for first time in exercise Army Recognition14:42British Army Japan Military (World)

British soldiers embedded with Japanese Armed Forces for first time in major training exercise Forces TV07:11British Army Japan Military (World)

US Osprey crashes off Japan, killing at least 1 crew member The Fresno Bee15:55UK/Australia US/Australia Japan

Indonesia and Japan meet in London, discussing MRT's phase 2A development Tempo05:43UK/Australia US/Australia Japan

Now is the time for Japan to join AUKUS The Strategist00:35AUKUS Japan Australia

Now’s the time for Japan to join AUKUS Asia Times04:36AUKUS Japan Australia

Watch: UK wins first ever litter picking World Cup in Japan euronews18:11Japan

Britain cleans up at the first ever Litter Picking World Cup: UK team are crowned champions in… Mail Online10:22Japan

Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Spain on Switzerland joining the blue … U.S Department of State19:26Spain Australia Japan

UK/Spain

The history of Gibraltar, Spain and Britain as countries hold talks Evening Standard17:51UK/Gibraltar Gibraltar Spain

David Cameron close to Gibraltar Brexit deal, says Spanish minister The Independent17:39UK/Gibraltar Gibraltar Spain

Exclusive: Neighbours of British woman arrested over 'Iranian-backed' assassination attempt on… Mail Online13:16Spain US Crime Spanish Politics

British expat's home raided by bomb squad in Spain as part of terror probe GB News12:16Spain US Crime Spanish Politics

Revealed: Spanish partner of British woman arrested over attempted murder of veteran politician … Mail Online17:51Spanish Politics Spain UK Politics

British woman arrested in connection with Spanish politician shooting The Independent16:06Spanish Politics Spain UK Politics

How British culture helped shape a wave of Spanish migrants i News15:29Spain London The Rolling Stones

Joint statement from the United States, japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Spain on Switzerland joining the blue … U.S Department of State19:26Spain Australia US/Australia

UK/Syria

Doorbell camera catches stabbing murder in UK that left “highly regarded” Syrian dentist dead War Is Boring16:27War in Syria Knife Crime Murder

The Israel-Iran endgame New Statesman08:08Israel Gaza Syria

US, UK, aus defy international law at UN Consortiumnews.com18:07Gaza Israel Syria

The West London drug dealer called 'Biggz' who became ISIS fighter: How Muslim convert Aine… Mail Online16:02ISIS Syria War in Syria

Ex-leader David Cameron makes shock return to UK government as Sunak rolls the dice with a… Toronto Star18:44David Cameron Bashar al-Assad Palestine

UK/Pakistan

Former adviser to Imran Khan victim of acid attack in UK EasternEye12:41Imran Khan Pakistan Acid Attacks

Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK Radio New Zealand01:51Imran Khan Pakistan Acid Attacks

Zulfi Bukhari launches mobilisation campaign for PTI in UK, Europe The News International10:21Imran Khan Pakistani Politics Pakistan

Imran Khan's aide kickstarts PTI funding campaign in Europe Geo.tv08:15Imran Khan Pakistani Politics Pakistan

UK Prime Minister Sunak highlights Punjabi Indian heritage in Gurpurab message India Today19:29Pakistan Rishi Sunak India/Pakistan

"Waheguru ji ki fateh...": Rishi Sunak to Sikhs in UK on gurupurab NDTV.com16:21Pakistan Rishi Sunak India/Pakistan

Shahzad Akbar attacked by acid, confirm UK police The News International10:32Pakistani Politics Pakistan

Imran’s former adviser Shahzad ‘attacked with acid in UK home in front of daughter’ Gulf Today20:42Pakistani Politics Pakistan

Court acquits Nawaz Sharif in graft case linked to Panama Papers The Times of India19:00Nawaz Sharif Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif

Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif acquitted in graft case La Prensa Latina14:18Nawaz Sharif Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif

UK/Russia

Russia faces 'Acute dilemma' over long-range strikes: UK Newsweek13:30
Russian forces suffering mass casualties from Ukrainian long-range strikes – British intelligence Interfax-Ukraine10:59
British intelligence: Russia suspends cruise missile launches due to Ukrainian strikes in Crimea mind20:39
U.K. intel officials: Russia forces making ‘modest’ gains in Ukraine, boost use of cluster bombs The Washington Times15:30
UK Defence Secretary comments on intelligence data about Russian biggest losses Ukrainska Pravda17:29

UK/Rwanda

Sunak still mulling options to get Rwanda flights in air Evening Standard14:08UK Supreme Court Rwanda Rishi Sunak

Sunak’s Rwanda treaty delayed as No 10 says plan not a ‘silver bullet’ The Independent15:59UK Supreme Court Rwanda Rishi Sunak

Germany looks to implement its own Rwanda-style plan as EU migration spirals out of control GB News16:38James Cleverly Rwanda UK Politics

Looking at alternative countries to Rwanda to take deportees ‘sensible’ – Stride Evening Standard20:18James Cleverly Rwanda UK Politics

Jeremy Hunt dismisses Tory deputy chair '30p Lee' Anderson's claim that asylum seekers should… Mail Online10:42Lee Anderson Rwanda Tories

Jeremy Hunt calls Lee Anderson suggestion of sending asylum seekers to Orkney if Rwanda plans… The Scotsman16:13Lee Anderson Rwanda Tories

Home secretary says flagship Rwanda plan ‘not the be all and end all’ ITV08:44UK Supreme Court Rwanda Africa

James Cleverly backtracks after playing down the Rwanda asylum scheme, calling it a 'key… Mail Online23:20UK Supreme Court Rwanda Africa

Keir Starmer slams 'Ridiculous, pathetic' Rishi Sunak as supreme court blocks Rwanda asylum… HuffPost (UK)12:55Rwanda Rishi Sunak UK Politics

Suella Braverman's allies threaten 'grid of sh**' to topple Rishi: Sunak faces stormy PMQs with … Mail Online08:53Rwanda Rishi Sunak UK Politics

UK/Ukraine

UK Defence Intelligence: Russia paid for advance near Avdiivka with thousands of soldiers' lives Ukrainska Pravda14:31
Russia suffering heaviest troop losses since start of war: UK Newsweek18:38
U.K. intel officials: Russia forces making ‘modest’ gains in Ukraine, boost use of cluster bombs The Washington Times15:30
British admiral reveals how he was ‘targeted four times by Russian honeytraps’ Metro.co.uk09:22
Deadly freeze in Ukraine affects artillery as it enters new phase of war i News14:01