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ALT Off white graphic with black text and purple highlight. Text reads ‘France joins the collation to end violence against women and girls. 9 countries. One commitment.’ Underneath is the UK government logo.
ALT A line graphic of poppies with the flower coloured in red. Above to the left is the UK Government logo.
ALT Diwali greeting graphic featuring a circular arrangement of glowing traditional oil lamps in warm orange and red tones. White text in the centre reads ‘Happy Diwali’, with the UK Government logo at the bottom.
ALT Statement on the sentencing of Joshua Wong 06 November 2026 Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment following a further charge under the National Security Law (NSL). This comes just months after leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance were convicted under the same legislation. These are further examples of how the NSL is being used to target individuals for political expression and participation. We call for an immediate end to all unjust prosecutions of individuals charged under the NSL and urge the authorities in China and Hong Kong to uphold their international commitments and honour the rights and freedoms guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong under the Sino-British Joint Declaration (1984). Foreign ministries of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States
ALT A yellow and blue graphic to reflect the Ukrainian flag. Text reads ‘We’re standing with Ukraine and protecting our shared security.’ Underneath the Budget 2026 logo is present.
ALT Red graphic with white text that reads more uk sanctions on Russia.
ALT Black and white graphic with Red Square in the corner. The text in red reads New sanctions on Russia.
ALT Statement on the airstrike in Kyauktaw, Rakhine from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Baroness Winterton: I am appalled by the reports of a military airstrike on a market in Kyauktaw, Rakhine, which has resulted in a significant loss of life. Attacks on civilians are utterly unacceptable, and the UK condemns this devastating attack. We stand with the people of Myanmar. The UK is clear: all civilians must be protected and airstrikes must stop.
ALT A news photograph from Getty Images dated 16 September 2026, showing a child displaced by fighting in Yemen, overlaid with text that reads 'UK STEPS UP SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE CIVILIANS IN YEMEN.