UK
10:47
UK's Astronomer Royal

First woman appointed as new Astronomer Royal

Professor Michele Dougherty has been approved by King Charles III to be the new Astronomer Royal for UK, and will be the first woman to hold this position since the role was first created 350 years ago.

23:58
Call for urgent Gaza aid

UK and Oman agree to strengthen energy, defence and tech ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, agreed on 31 July to deepen cooperation in energy, defence, security and technology during talks in London, while calling for urgent humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.

21:04
United Kingdom

UK sets September deadline to recognise Palestine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom will formally recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations in September, unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

16:58
UK sanctions

UK sanctions senior Russian GRU officers over cyberattacks

The United Kingdom announced on Friday that it has imposed sanctions on more than 20 Russian spies, hackers, and organisations, accusing them of engaging in a sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity targeting European governments and institutions.

09:29
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 18th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 18th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

08:16
Friedrich Merz

Merz urges UK, Germany, and France to unite on migration and defence

Germany, and the UK hailed a major treaty to deepen ties in many areas ranging from defence to immigration. It's the latest push from Britain to reset relations with the European Union after Brexit in 2020. It comes after a recent treaty between France and the UK was signed last week.

13:30
Germany & UK

Merz visits UK as Europe closes ranks in face of threats

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to London on Thursday to sign a comprehensive friendship treaty with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to reset post-Brexit ties between Britain and the European Union.

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