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The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: international upheaval demands new terms of debate

Editorial: The world has changed dramatically since the Brexit referendum and politics needs to catch up

The Guardian - UK · May 20

London families' anxious wait for news of loved ones held by Israel amid Ben-Gvir 'detainee taunting' video outrage

London MPs demand sanctions on Israel as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the incident ‘violates the most basic standards of respect and dignity in the way people should be treated’

Evening Standard · May 20

Former Dragons' Dens star Duncan Bannatyne backs far-right party to win MP

SCOTTISH businessman and former Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne has backed the far-right Restore Britain party to win their first MP ...

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war

The U.K. government has quietly delayed some new sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs from the Iran war

AAP · May 20

When Queen Elizabeth II enlisted for wartime service, one telling detail showed how seriously she viewed duty

Princess Elizabeth, even as a young royal, sought to contribute to Britain's war effort. She joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, donning a boiler suit and working hands-on. She trained rigorously as a mechanic and driver, proving her dedication. This period highlighted her commitment to public service and hard work, not…

The Times of India · May 20

This is why easing Russia’s oil sanctions is a gut punch to Ukraine

COMMENT: The PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians and enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than 11 years covering the region

The Independent UK · May 20

Who is James Roscoe? Britain’s Deputy Ambassador to US abruptly leaves post in Washington

James Roscoe, one of Britain’s most senior diplomats in the United States, has stepped down from his position as deputy head of mission at the British Embassy in the US capital.

The Times of India · May 20

‘The flavour crisis’: a satirist’s exposé on the origins of broken Britain

Whether it’s the traditional boiled diet, a dental epidemic or white-winged extremism, Patrick Gathara explains why political turmoil is engulfing the UK

The Guardian - UK · May 20

The UK is hosting the world’s education ministers – while abandoning the world’s children

COMMENT: The decisions the UK makes about overseas aid spending over the next five years will shape the next fifty, writes Ellie Chowns – we cannot afford for global education to fall down the priority list

The Independent UK · May 20

Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict

The U.K. government has quietly eased some sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs

The Independent UK · May 20