Великобритания

General Roland Walker, head of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK), has defended his troops against misconduct allegations in a Sky News interview. He stated that the army upholds high standards and will work closely with Kenya's Ministry of Defence to address grievances. The comments come amid long-standing pressure over cases including the murder of Agnes Wanjiru.

27 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, has appeared before Southwark Crown Court in London for a preliminary hearing related to a £100,000 bribe allegation.

6 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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.

Alec Penstone, a 100-year-old Royal Navy veteran who served on D‑Day, expressed sorrow on Good Morning Britain that the freedoms his generation fought for have eroded, saying the sacrifice “wasn’t worth the result.”

21 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.