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Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia has removed Muhammad bin Nayef as the crown prince and replaced him with defence minister Mohammed bin Salman in a dramatic changeover in the ultra-conservative kingdoms royal family. Salman, 31, son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, was previously the countrys deputy crown prince. Nayef, the kings nephew and a familiar face in Washington, was overseeing Saudi Arabias powerful interior ministry in charge of the security affairs of the kingdom. He has now been removed from all his official posts.
Jun 21, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Jeremy Corbyn does not bow during Queens Speech

Jeremy Corbyn does not bow during Queens Speech

During the Queens Speech on 21 June, Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn didnt bow his head, as is tradition, when entering the House of Lords to meet the Queen. Corbyn is a well-known republican and has hit headlines before by flouting conventions surrounding the Queen and the national anthem. 
Jun 21, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Queen Elizabeth says Brexit deal is governments top priority in speech to parliament

Queen Elizabeth says Brexit deal is governments top priority in speech to parliament

The Queens Speech, which lays out the laws that ministers want to pass in the coming year, took place on 21 June at the Palace of Westminster. Brexit dominated the speech as laws and legislation designed by Theresa May and the Conservatives were laid out to help the process of Britain leaving the EU.
Jun 21, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Theresa May on mosque attack: Hatred and evil of this kind will never succeed

Theresa May on mosque attack: Hatred and evil of this kind will never succeed

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated her message to the public that terrorism must not divide the country, as she spoke outside of Number 10 on 19 June. May was addressing the media in the wake of an attack by a man driving a van who rammed into worshippers near a mosque in Finsbury Park in North London.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

As the Brexit negotiations get underway today (June 19), we look at the biggest issues facing the U.K. as the country begins talks to leave the European Union.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Celebrities react to Finsbury Park Mosque attack

Celebrities react to Finsbury Park Mosque attack

People have taken to social media to share condolences and vent anger and frustration after a terrorist ploughed a white van into a crowd of Muslims following night time prayers during Ramadan at around midnight BST on 19 June.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
London Mayor Sadiq Khan gets hostile reception during visit to Grenfell Tower

London Mayor Sadiq Khan gets hostile reception during visit to Grenfell Tower

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was given a hostile reception as he made his first visit to the site of the Grenfell Tower fire on 15 June. Tensions were high as many locals felt that their community had been forgotten and their warnings about safety concerns not heeded by authorities.
Jun 16, 2017
By Staff Reporter