
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

Muhyiddin's abuse of power, money laundering trial to commence Sept 17
DPP informs the court that the prosecution intends to call 30 witnesses during the trial.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Pope Francis remains in hospital as doctors treat 'complex' infection
Pope Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Over 24,000 taxpayers in Malaysia have used e-invoicing system
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said more than 11,600 Phase 2 taxpayers have used the system.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Sultan Ibrahim undergoes successful treatment abroad
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has successfully undergone conservative treatment for musculoskeletal pain abroad.
Tue Feb 18 2025

MAHB board resigns effective on date of Bursa delisting
Nungsari says the group held its final board meeting as a Bursa-listed firm, ending its 25-year journey as a public-listed entity.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Suspect in shooting case commits five crimes before hiding in Pulau Ketam
Police say the suspect had been active in committing crimes since 2014 and had been jailed twice for robbery.
Tue Feb 18 2025

EU tells Trump envoy it wants to work with US on Ukraine peace talks
Ursula von der Leyen tells Trump's Ukraine envoy that Europe wants to work with the US in talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war.
Tue Feb 18 2025

In Israel, US senators dismiss Trump's Gaza plan, say Arab states to have viable alternative
Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal says he expects Arab states to put forward a workable alternative.
Tue Feb 18 2025

US and Russia meet without Ukraine for first talks on ending war
They were expected to discuss ways to end the three-year-old conflict in Ukraine and restore American-Russian relations.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Return of TH assets currently held by UJSB to be finalised in Q1 2025 - Mohd Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar says the govt will ensure TH assets return from SPV is orderly and won't impact TH or its depositors.
Tue Feb 18 2025