United Kingdom

A UK court sentenced Afghan asylum seeker Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, to 15 years in prison on Friday for raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton. The man, who arrived illegally in the UK months earlier, was also convicted of kidnapping and other charges. The case sparked anti-immigration protests.

17. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

President Tinubu has departed Abuja for a two-day state visit to the UK and arrived in London. ThisDayLive reported the developments on March 17, 2026.

Tulip Siddiq, niece of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and a former UK government minister, is taking legal advice to sue Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission over false allegations. The claims, linked to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project and illegal land allocation, prompted her resignation and an in-absentia conviction. Siddiq denies involvement, pointing to the absence of evidence in the proceedings.

15. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

The United Kingdom plans to start regulating cryptocurrencies from October 2027 to provide industry certainty and deter unethical participants. The new law, set for introduction on December 15, extends existing financial rules to crypto firms, aligning the country more closely with the United States than Europe.

British activist Tommy Robinson visited Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust museum for the first time on Monday, expressing newfound understanding of antisemitic history and the importance of Israel as a safe haven for Jews. In a social media post, he highlighted the role of propaganda in the lead-up to the Holocaust and warned against rising antisemitic rhetoric online. The trip follows an invitation from Israeli officials amid shared concerns over extremism.

19. september 2025 Rapportert av AI

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2025, for a state visit, engaging in meetings with British leaders to discuss trade, security, and bilateral relations. The visit comes amid ongoing global tensions and domestic political developments in both countries.