UK lawmakers pass motion calling for 'immediate humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza after historic disorder in House of Commons
British lawmakers passed a motion calling for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Lawmakers will try to oust UK PM Truss this week, Daily Mail reports
British lawmakers will try to oust PM Liz Truss this week despite Downing Street's warning that it could trigger a general election.
Mon Oct 17 2022
UK PM Johnson visits church where lawmaker was stabbed to death
Met Police has said that the murder of British lawmaker David Amess in Essex has been declared as a terrorist incident.
Sat Oct 16 2021
British lawmaker murdered in knife attack at meeting in church
There was no detail about the motivation for the attack.
Fri Oct 15 2021
UK parliament approves Brexit trade deal with EU as both sides look to future
British lawmakers approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Wednesday.
Thu Dec 31 2020
British lawmakers hit by cyber security attack
A spokeswoman for the House of Commons confirmed that unauthorised attempts had been made to access parliamentary accounts and that systems were in place to protect member and staff details.
Sun Jun 25 2017
British lawmaker killed in shock attack before EU vote
Jo Cox is the first British MP to be killed in office since Ian Gow was killed by a car bomb planted by the Irish Republican Army in 1990.
Fri Jun 17 2016
British lawmakers will soon debate whether to ban Donald Trump from the U.K.
The decision comes after more than 560,000 people signed a petition calling for such a ban -- well over the 100,000 legally required.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Britain votes for plain cigarette packaging
British lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of forcing tobacco firms to sell cigarettes in plain packaging despite fierce opposition from the industry.
Thu Mar 12 2015
British MPs pass non-binding vote to recognise Palestine
British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favour of recognising Palestine as a state on Monday.
Mon Oct 13 2014
British MPs criticise Queen's household finances
British lawmakers on Tuesday urged Queen Elizabeth II's royal household to further reduce running costs and get to grips with a backlog of property repairs.
Tue Jan 28 2014
British parliament rejects military action in Syria
British lawmakers voted against military action in Syria on Thursday in a stunning defeat for Prime Minister David Cameron.
Fri Aug 30 2013
Brother of British Labour leader to step down as MP
British lawmaker David Miliband is to stand down as an MP, it was reported on Monday.
Wed Mar 27 2013
British lawmakers approve gay marriage
British lawmakers voted in favour of controversial legislation allowing gay marriage on Tuesday despite fierce opposition from members of Prime Minister David Cameron's own party.
Tue Feb 05 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024