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World Politics & Diplomacy 26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

London’s Oxford Street Goes Car-Free in Bid to Reclaim Its Retail Crown

London has moved to pedestrianize a major stretch of Oxford Street, the capital’s best-known shopping thoroughfare, in a high-stakes effort to revive footfall and restore the district’s commercial appeal. The decision marks one of the most consequential urban transport shifts in central London in years, with officials betting that cleaner air, safer streets and a more public-friendly environment can help reverse the street’s long decline.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 02:41 PM IST

UK Says Iran’s IRGC Likely Behind RAF Fairford Terror Plot, Escalating Diplomatic Pressure

Britain has publicly attributed an attempted terror plot targeting RAF Fairford to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying the IRGC is “highly likely” to have been behind the incident. The United States backed the assessment in a joint statement, while London imposed sanctions on two Iranian nationals as tensions over Iran’s external operations sharpen further.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 05:47 AM IST

Documents Suggest Abramovich Associate Misled UK Court in £1bn Oil-Fields Dispute

Documents reviewed by the BBC suggest that a close associate of Roman Abramovich may have misled the UK High Court in a long-running £1bn dispute over oil-field assets. The material also points to a broader pattern of alleged document falsification used to obscure ownership, reduce tax exposure, and shield wealth linked to the Russian billionaire.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 05:39 PM IST

Royal Navy Sailor Appears in Court on National Security Act Spy Charge

A serving Royal Navy sailor has appeared in court in Britain charged under the National Security Act with offences linked to alleged spying for a foreign power, a case that underscores mounting concern in London over hostile-state intelligence activity. The prosecution comes amid heightened scrutiny of defence security, military vetting and the protection of sensitive data inside the armed forces.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 02:34 AM IST

British Airways Flight to Chicago Drops 28,000 Feet, Forcing Return to London

A British Airways Boeing 777 operating a London-to-Chicago service made an emergency return after a rapid descent of roughly 28,000 feet, according to reports citing the airline and aviation sources. The incident underscores how quickly a technical or pressurization problem can escalate into a transatlantic diversion, with implications for airline operations, passenger confidence, and broader aviation risk management.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM IST

No. 10 Says RAF Fairford Remains Secure After U.S. Bomber Withdrawal

Downing Street has sought to calm concerns after the United States removed all of its bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following what officials described as a new threat. The move has drawn scrutiny because the base has long served as a key U.S. air platform in Britain and a visible symbol of transatlantic military cooperation. British officials insist the site remains safe and operational.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 11:14 PM IST

UK-Iranian Dual National Released on Bail After RAF Fairford Arrest

A UK-Iranian dual national arrested in connection with an investigation involving RAF Fairford has been released on bail, according to BBC reporting. The case has sharpened attention on the vulnerability of Western military facilities to suspected foreign-linked surveillance or disruption efforts, even as authorities have disclosed few operational details.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 08:50 PM IST

UK-Iranian Dual National Released on Bail After Westminster Arrest Linked to RAF Fairford Incident

A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on Thursday has been released on bail following an investigation connected to an incident at RAF Fairford, a sensitive Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire. The case has drawn attention because it sits at the intersection of domestic security, military infrastructure, and already strained UK-Iran relations. Authorities have not publicly detailed the alleged conduct, but the arrest and subsequent bail decision underscore the caution with which British officials are treating the matter. RAF Fairford has long carried strategic significance, making any police action linked to the site politically and operationally sensitive.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 07:54 AM IST

Met Police Urge Students to Move October 7 Protest Amid Rising Tensions

London’s Metropolitan Police have urged students to reconsider or relocate a planned pro-Palestinian protest set for October 7, the anniversary of Hamas’s assault on Israel, citing the likelihood of heightened sensitivity and public disorder. The appeal has intensified an already fraught debate over campus activism, free expression, and the policing of demonstrations tied to the Middle East conflict.

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