
FACTBOX - With Boris Johnson set to quit, how will a new UK PM be chosen?
Candidates putting themselves forward for the leadership, and there could be many, must be nominated by two other Conservative lawmakers.
Thu Jul 07 2022

On parliamentary sovereignty and our Constitution
It all depends on the actual political will of the government of the day - otherwise known as the Executive-sitting-in-Parliament.
Fri Jul 23 2021

UK admits to breaking EU treaty as top legal official quits
Britain is racing to agree a trade deal with Brussels as the clock ticks down to a crunch EU summit in mid-October.
Thu Sep 10 2020

Britain's Queen Elizabeth backs her son Charles to take on Commonwealth role
Britain's Queen Elizabeth said she hoped her son and heir Prince Charles would take on leadership of the Commonwealth, answering some who argue the position should be rotated around member states.
Thu Apr 19 2018

Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy
Russia, which has repeatedly denied any involvement in the nerve agent attack, said Britain should expect retaliation for its actions.
Wed Mar 14 2018

Two men charged with plotting to kill British PM
London's Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of the two men in an official statement without mentioning the intended victim of the plot foiled by anti-terrorism police.
Wed Dec 06 2017

Plot to kill UK PM Theresa May foiled: Sky News
Police believe that the plan was to launch some sort of improvised explosive device at the Prime Minister's residence at Downing Street and in the ensuing chaos to attack and kill Theresa May.
Wed Dec 06 2017

Britain's May replaces defence minister in growing harassment scandal
Just hours after Fallon resigned over past behaviour, May appointed Gavin Williamson, 41, a rising star in her ruling Conservative Party.
Fri Nov 03 2017

May wins Brexit reprieve, faces tough weeks ahead
British Prime Minister Theresa May won a modest reprieve in stalled Brexit talks Friday, with European Union leaders signalling their readiness to move the negotiations forward in the coming months.
Fri Oct 20 2017

'Ball in your court' - Britain, EU clash over next Brexit move
Theresa May made clear in a speech she delivered to parliament that she hoped her EU partners would make proposals at a new round of talks opening the way to the next stage of negotiations.
Tue Oct 10 2017

UK's May signals foreign minister Johnson could be sacked
The Sunday Times said it asked May about her plans for Johnson, who has professed loyalty but is accused by some of the prime minister's allies of undermining her by putting forward his own vision.
Mon Oct 09 2017

Prankster interrupts British PM May's keynote party speech
British comedian Simon Brodkin, who uses the stage name Lee Nelson, handed May a P45 letter as she gave her speech to Conservative supporters.
Thu Oct 05 2017

Under pressure, PM May says she can steer Britain through Brexit
May, who has faced calls from within her party to step down, wants to use the Conservatives' annual conference in the northern English city of Manchester this week to try to reset her agenda.
Mon Oct 02 2017

May calls for post-Brexit transition in single market
In a speech in a 14th century church in Florence, May spent much of the speech drawing on the similar values of Britain and the rest of the EU.
Fri Sep 22 2017

May seeks Florentine renaissance for deadlocked Brexit talks
Europe's capitals and boardrooms will be watching to see if May can offer enough to EU negotiators to persuade them to move talks forward, without angering eurosceptics in Britain.
Fri Sep 22 2017

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025

Online fraud causes over RM19 million in losses from Jan 1 to March 24 - Bukit Aman
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said during the same period last year, 1,700 cases were reported, resulting in losses amounting to RM13.66 million.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Courting love: Yew Sin and Ohori announce engagement
We couldn't be more happier to share this with the world, says Malaysian professional men's doubles shuttler Ong Yew Sin.
Thu Mar 27 2025

South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27
More than 33,000 hectares has been charred or were still burning in the largest of the fires that began in the central Uiseong county.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Mindef leaves probe into soldier’s death to police - Mohamed Khaled
According to the Malaysian Army, Muhammad Muqriz from the 20th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment died due to blunt trauma to the chest.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Canada will react to Trump's 'attack' soon, could impose tariffs, says Carney
The tariffs look set to damage the highly integrated North American auto industry.
Thu Mar 27 2025