The Supreme Court will announce on Wednesday whether the government’s contentious plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda can go ahead. It has been denounced by rights groups and the U.N. refugee agency.
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Why Rishi Sunak Is on His 3rd Political Makeover
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle was a bold attempt to win back more moderate Conservatives. But it could backfire, analysts said.
Under Pressure, U.K.’s Sunak Tries Another Cabinet Reset With a Swerve to Center
After more than a year as prime minister, Rishi Sunak, a Conservative, has failed to close a yawning gap in the polls. On Monday he did something new.
U.K. Cabinet Moves Signal a Swerve Toward the Political Center
After embracing several right-wing dividing lines, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now promoting more conciliatory figures.
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman Is Fired By Rishi Sunak
Suella Braverman, a divisive figure seen as a champion of the hard right, had accused London’s police force of bias in an incendiary opinion article not signed off by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
UK Prisons Are Nearly Full
In England and Wales, prisons are almost full, part of a troubling trend that experts say creates unsafe conditions for both those in detention and the staff who manage them.
U.K. Home Secretary’s Article in Times of London Stirs Political Storm
The future of Suella Braverman hung in the balance after she wrote an incendiary opinion article. Downing Street said the piece was unauthorized.
Charles Delivers A ‘King’s Speech’ He Probably Disdained
In keeping with tradition, he outlined the priorities of the prime minister at the opening of Parliament — including, this year, more fossil fuel extraction.
Rishi Sunak Interviews Elon Musk on Perils and Benefits of A.I.
The prime minister’s conversation with the tech billionaire was part of an effort this week to present Britain as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Is a 2-State Solution Between Israel and Palestinians Still Feasible?
As President Biden and other Western leaders promote the idea, some diplomats and analysts say the Hamas-Israel war may breathe new life into it.