French coastguards rescued 157 migrants after a small boat caught fire in the English Channel near the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Three coastguard vessels responded to the emergency, safely bringing everyone on board to shore, according to French authorities. The incident comes just days after three people died attempting the same crossing, highlighting the growing dangers
Britain and the European Union have formally signed a treaty defining Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status, marking a significant step toward reducing border restrictions and ending years of uncertainty surrounding the British overseas territory. The agreement was signed in Brussels by European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, UK Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty,
Gibraltar is set to remove its 118-year-old border controls with Spain from July 15 under a post-Brexit agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The move will allow smoother travel between Gibraltar and Spain, ending decades of routine border checks that often caused long delays for the thousands of cross-border workers who commute […]
The 950-year-old Bayeux Tapestry is set to make a rare journey from France to London next month, where it will be displayed at the British Museum for nine months. French officials say extensive preparations have ensured the fragile artwork can travel safely, using a specially designed double-crate system with shock absorbers to protect it during […]
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a joint programme to develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) under the AUKUS security partnership, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. The announcement was made during a defence ministers’ meeting in Singapore, where officials highlighted the project as a major step in strengthening
Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of engaging in economic espionage and activities threatening national security. The Federal Security Service (FSB) said the diplomat, a second secretary at the British embassy in Moscow, was involved in intelligence-gathering efforts, including attempts to obtain sensitive economic information through informal meetings
Foreign ministers of the G7 nations have called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing Iran war, following a high-level meeting in France. In a joint statement, the ministers stressed the urgent need to reduce harm to civilian populations and protect critical infrastructure affected by the conflict. The […]
Swiss women who won a landmark climate change ruling at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) are feeling shocked and betrayed by their parliament’s refusal to comply with the decision. These women, referred to as the “climate seniors,” had previously argued in Strasbourg, France, that the Swiss government’s inadequate response to climate change,
France has taken decisive action by announcing the ban of 28 Israeli settlers who stand accused of perpetrating attacks against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank. This move aligns with similar measures enacted by other nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, which have also imposed restrictions on individuals involved in comparable […]
After travel restrictions were lifted, Brits visiting Spain can now enter the nation without needing to show proof of their Covid or vaccination status. Previously, individuals had to demonstrate that they had recently recovered, had a negative Covid test, or were fully immunised. As families get ready to go for half-term vacations, the number of […]









