Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years as a dissident. He and his mother went on hunger strike to press for his release.
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Egypt Pardons Alaa Abd El Fattah, Its Most Prominent Political Prisoner
Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years as a dissident. He and his mother went on hunger strike to press for his release.
Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal Recognize a Palestinian State
The moves came just before the annual U.N. General Assembly, increasing pressure on Israel and putting key allies at odds with the Trump administration.
Taliban Releases British Couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, Detained for Months in Afghanistan
Peter and Barbara Reynolds, 80 and 76, ran an education and training company in the country for years, and chose to remain after the Taliban took over in 2021.
Flattery and Flourish for Trump. For His U.K. Hosts, Relief at Avoiding Strife.
The president was feted by King Charles III with the sort of pageantry he covets, signed a technology deal and steered clear of big disagreements with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Diplomatic Coup or Abject Groveling? U.K. Debates Trump’s Royal Welcome
Some British commentators praised the state visit as a necessary piece of realpolitik. Others criticized it as an embarrassing display for a destructive president.
Trump Hails Kimmel Suspension After Criticizing U.K. on Free Speech
President Trump has accused Britain of mounting a crackdown on political expression. But he welcomed the ABC network’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
U.K. to Formally Recognize Palestinian Statehood After Trump Departs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to confirm that the British government will vote to recognize a Palestinian state hours or days after President Trump’s visit to Britain.
Behind Castle Walls, the Rich and Powerful Celebrate Trump
The seating chart at the state dinner for President Trump was a cross-section of the rich and the powerful hoping to get on his good side.
Here’s the menu for the state dinner at Windsor Castle.
Lavish courses for the visit by the American president.