French, UK troops swap guards to mark 120 years of friendship since Entente Cordiale
Troops from France and Britain swapped roles for changing of the guard ceremonies to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale.
The Entente Cordiale agreement in 1904 solidified the Franco-British relationship, serving as a foundation for their alliance amidst global conflicts. [ more ]
Tory party deletes bizarre montage claiming Britain is second most powerful country'
Britain's claim of being the second most powerful country was widely mocked online, leading to the post being swiftly deleted.
The claim was based on Brand Finance's Global Soft Power Index, ranking Britain after the United States, but it faced strong opposition and ridicule. [ more ]
UK considers recognising Palestine state, Lord Cameron says
Britain is considering recognizing a Palestinian state before a final peace deal is reached.
The UK foreign secretary urged Israel to allow more humanitarian support into Gaza and criticized Israel's failure to provide security for its citizens. [ more ]