The Latest Breaking News from British Foreign Office

British woman dies trying to rescue sons swept away by strong current while snorkelling in Bahamas

A British woman has died while trying to rescue her two sons after they were swept away by a strong current while snorkelling in the Bahamas.

The Times of India · 1h ago

Bahamas vacation water rescue: British mother swept away by strong currents while trying to save sons during snorkeling trip

A British mother died after trying to rescue her two sons, who were swept away by strong ocean currents during a family snorkeling trip in the Bahamas. A water taxi crew helped pull the family from the sea, but the mother could not be revived. Police are investigating the incident.

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being responsible for a terror-related incident in September at England's Fairford air base, which is used by the United States military. Following Tehran's denial, the British Foreign Office summoned Iran's Ambassador for talks.

France 24 · Oct 12

SAS on Ukraine standby to 'extract' UK officials if war breaks out

Members of SAS E Squadron will lead a rescue if Russian troops and armour pour deep into Ukraine. British Foreign Office officials may be rescued by special forces in case of war

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022