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The U.K. and France Deploy Some Forces to the Mideast Despite Misgivings About Iran Attacks
ByLizzie Dearden March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

The two nations, as well as Greece, said they would send assets to the region. The Netherlands was weighing a request to join them.

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Global Leaders Brace for the Fallout From a Fast Metastasizing War
ByMichael D. Shear March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Higher energy prices, political instability and a potential new wave of refugees: The escalating regional conflict in the Middle East could have far-reaching effects.

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After a Drone Strikes RAF Base in Cyprus, UK Risks Being Dragged Further Into Iran Conflict
ByStephen Castle March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer risks being dragged deeper into the conflict, after allowing the U.S. military to use British bases for “defensive” purposes.

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Starmer Objects as Police Bar Israeli Team’s Fans From U.K. Soccer Game
ByTariq Panja October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Confrontation has shadowed Israeli teams’ games in Europe since the start of the Gaza war. Local authorities sought to bar visiting fans at a game in central England next month.

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World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal
ByMark Walker October 9, 2025

Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.

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World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal
ByMark Walker October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.

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Egypt Pardons Most Prominent Political Prisoner
ByVivian Yee September 22, 2025

Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years as a dissident. He and his mother went on hunger strike to press for his release.

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Egypt Pardons Alaa Abd El Fattah, Its Most Prominent Political Prisoner
ByVivian Yee September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years as a dissident. He and his mother went on hunger strike to press for his release.

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Britain, Australia and Canada Recognize a Palestinian State
ByMark Landler September 21, 2025

The announcements came on the eve of the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly.

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Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal Recognize a Palestinian State
ByMark Landler September 21, 2025September 22, 2025

The moves came just before the annual U.N. General Assembly, increasing pressure on Israel and putting key allies at odds with the Trump administration.

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