President Nikos Christodoulides urges open dialogue with London on the future of UK bases in Cyprus, highlighting the welfare of over 10,000 residents living within the base areas
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met his UK counterpart to strengthen defense ties, discuss Eastern Mediterranean security, and outline Greece’s major defense modernization programs under the “Agenda 2030.”
Britain and Ukraine will collaborate to sell drone technology abroad, boost AI for military use, and strengthen Kyiv’s defense capabilities, as European leaders stress continued support despite rising Middle East tensions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain and its partners are developing a collective plan to restore freedom of navigation in the key energy route, warning that reopening the strait will not be easy.
Documents reveal vetting details for Peter Mandelson, raising fresh questions over PM Keir Starmer’s judgment amid Epstein links and ongoing police investigation
Russia claims British specialists aided Ukraine in a strike on Bryansk, which killed six civilians and targeted a missile plant, warning it will “take Britain’s involvement into account.”
The British air-defence destroyer has sailed from Portsmouth toward Cyprus to reinforce security at UK bases after a recent drone attack on the RAF Akrotiri air base
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed close cooperation with the United States amid questions over the “special relationship,” stressing that the two countries collaborate daily while decisions remain guided by Britain’s national interests.
Growing up in the UK with no Greek heritage, the large Greek Cypriot diaspora exposed me to a language that I am now studying as a degree. With a community of up to 300,000 in London alone, I am revisiting the diaspora to understand the situation at a deeper level.
Updated travel advice says British nationals should remain vigilant while visiting Cyprus, as authorities note that a potential terrorist attack on the island cannot be excluded.
After Greece, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands are deploying naval assets to guard the skies over Cyprus after Iranian-made drones struck a British military base on the island, with London facing criticism for a slow response.
Britain’s Defense Ministry said the drone that struck a Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri caused limited damage and was not launched from Iran. Cyprus’ president stressed the country is not involved in any military operations amid regional tensions.
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland plan to jointly develop affordable air defense weapons and autonomous systems to enhance NATO’s continental protection
In his resignation statement, McSweeney, 48, accepted responsibility for advising Starmer to make the appointment.
U.S. President Donald Trump cautions Britain against closer business with Beijing while Prime Minister Keir Starmer hails trade gains and renewed trust during a landmark visit to China
A new report finds 6.8 million Britons now live in severe poverty, with children and minority communities disproportionately affected, highlighting persistent economic inequalities despite modest growth
The British Prime Minister embarks on the first UK-China visit since 2018, aiming to boost economic ties and reduce reliance on an unpredictable United States amid global geopolitical shifts
Britain has cleared China to build its biggest embassy in Europe in London, ending years of delay and opposition, as the government seeks to reset ties with Beijing despite warnings from lawmakers about espionage and national security risks
President Donald Trump criticized Britain’s transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, calling it a national security failure and linking it to his push to acquire Greenland, despite the deal retaining UK control of the U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia
British nationals are urged to take necessary precautions when traveling to destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, Oman, Jordan, Qatar, and other countries in the region.