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UK Bans Shower Gel Ad That Suggested "White Skin Was Superior"

A British advertising watchdog has banned a Sanex shower gel commercial after ruling it "could be interpreted as suggesting that white skin was superior to black skin."

Kneecap Rapper Appears In Court On Terrorism Charge Over Hezbollah Flag

Dozens of supporters of Irish rap band Kneecap protested outside a London court on Wednesday, as one of the band members appeared charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

UK Set For More Legal Challenges Over Migrant Hotels

Britain's government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans for the migrants.

UK Bans Sanex Shower Gel Ad Over Racial Stereotyping

Britain's advertising regulator banned an advert for Sanex shower gel, owned by US consumer goods group Colgate-Palmolive, for suggesting black skin was "problematic" and white skin was "superior".

Man, 21, Gets 14-Week Jail For Racist Death Threat Emails To Rishi Sunak

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 weeks' imprisonment and a two-year restraining order for sending racist death threats to Rishi Sunak in June last year, when he was still the British prime minister.

4 Indian-Origin Men Charged With Violent Disorder After Armed Attack In UK

Four Indian-origin men appeared in court on Monday charged with violent disorder after an armed attack in the West Midlands region of England.

Prince William And Princess Kate To Move To New Home In Windsor This Year

The Prince and Princess of Wales are all set to relocate their family from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, a larger and more private residence in Windsor Great Park, Britain's PA Media news agency confirmed.

Indian-Origin Krishangi Meshram Becomes Youngest Solicitor In UK At 21

Indian-origin law graduate Krishangi Meshram has become the youngest solicitor in England and Wales in recent years. She is 21.

Opinion | Amid Trump's Tariff Rampage, The Symbolism Of India-UK Trade Deal

CETA is more than a trade deal. It is a statement that India has moved from being a passive subject in a colonised world to an equal partner in shaping global commerce.

"He's My Best Friend": UK Woman Backs Father-In-Law Who Tried To Drown Her

A British tourist was arrested in Florida after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law during a family argument at a resort pool.

65 Years After His Death, Body Of British Man Found In Antarctic Glacier

The remains of Dennis "Tink" Bell, who was 25 when he fell into a crevasse while working in Antarctica, have been discovered.

UK Expands "Deport Now, Appeal Later" Scheme For Foreign Criminals To 23 Nations

The UK government announced Sunday that it will expand a scheme forcing some foreign nationals to have appeals against convictions heard from abroad, to prevent them delaying deportations.

How Indian-Origin Restaurant Owner In UK Played Detective After Burglary

Ankit Vaghela, restaurant owner in Southampton had to play detective after police failed to attend to a break-in at his business. His restaurant, called 'Padharo', is a popular vegetarian spot on East Street.

US Has No Plans To Recognise Palestinian State: JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a stately home south of London, with the two leaders saying the agenda includes global economics and the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Watch: Talking Parrot Leads To Major Drug Bust In England

A talking parrot helped police bust a major gang involved in selling drugs after officers discovered videos of the bird repeating dealer phrases like "two for 25."

Chinese Students In UK Forced To Spy On Classmates, Report Claims

A UK think tank report alleges that Chinese students in the UK are being pressured to spy on peers to suppress discussion of sensitive topics.

UK Woman Accuses Tunisia Parasail Operator Of Groping, Sexual Assault

Michelle Wilson, 52, initially intended to parasail with a friend but was told by staff that windy conditions meant both women would have to go separately with an operator.

UK Battles Gonorrhoea Crisis, Launches World's First Vaccine Amid Alarming Infection Rates

The NHS in England is rolling out a "world-first" vaccination programme against gonorrhoea, a common sexually transmitted infection, amid a record number of cases and growing concerns about antibiotic-resistant strains.

"Size Of A Small Cat": 22-Inch Rat Found At UK Home

The rat reportedly measured over 22 inches long from nose to tail.

UK Teen Gets 1 Year Jail For "Sadistic" Torture, Killing Of 2 Kittens

A UK judge on Monday sentenced a 17-year-old boy to one year in prison for the "sadistic" torture and killing of two kittens.