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Boris Johnson claims he found bugging device after meeting with PM Netanyahu

Boris Johnson claimed security officials found a bugging device in his private bathroom, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used it.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
THEN-BRITISH prime minister Boris Johnson welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Downing Street, in 2019.
House of Commons in London, Britain, April 15, 2024.

Politicians' facial expressions can influence voters positively, negatively, study shows

Previous work by various researchers has shown that observers judge leadership traits and behavior – or a lack of them – from non-verbal cues such as facial expressions.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement at Downing Street in London, Britain.

Former British PM Boris Johnson is standing down from parliament

Johnson said he was stepping down because it was "clear" that the committee was "determined to use the proceedings against me to drive me out of parliament."

|ByREUTERS
The Guardian building in London.

The Guardian apologizes for running antisemitic cartoon of ex-BBC chairman

Former BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigned after it was revealed he failed to declare that he had helped Boris Johnson secure a large loan.

|ByARIELLA MARSDEN

Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike, Russia denies

The Kremlin said on Monday that former British prime minister Boris Johnson was lying when he said President Vladimir Putin had threatened him with a missile strike.

JANUARY 30, 2023
ByREUTERS
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits the town of Borodianka, heavily damaged during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, outside of Kyiv, Ukraine January 22, 2023.

UK PM Sunak gets fined by police for failing to wear seat belt

Sunak filmed a video in the back seat of his car while travelling in the north of England, without wearing a seat belt.

JANUARY 20, 2023
ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak exiting 10 Downing Street on December 14, 2022.

Will the Ukraine War end in 2023?

MIDDLE ISRAEL: 2022 will be remembered for the blows it dealt Russian imperialism, Western populism, and Iranian Islamism.

DECEMBER 23, 2022
UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskiy awards a Ukrainian service member at a position in the frontline town of Bakhmut, in Donetsk region, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, on December 20.

Soon-to-be PM Rishi Sunak: We need stability and unity

Rishi Sunak will become British prime minister on Monday after his opening quit the race to lead the Conservative Party on Monday.

OCTOBER 24, 2022
ByREUTERS
New leader of the Britain's Conservative Party Rishi Sunak walks outside the Conservative Campaign Headquarters, in London, Britain October 24, 2022.

Boris Johnson drops out of UK race

Johnson needed the backing of 100 by Monday to proceed to the next stage, which would have seen him going head-to-head against Sunak in a vote by the Conservative Party's 170,000 members.

OCTOBER 23, 2022
ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement at Downing Street in London, Britain.

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak battle in next UK prime ministerial race

Sunak was defeated by Truss in the race to replace Boris Johnson in September after losing an election held by members of the Conservative party across the country.

OCTOBER 23, 2022
ByREUTERS
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak listens as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses his cabinet on the day of the weekly cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London, Britain June 7, 2022.

Boris Johnson to attempt rapid PM comeback after flying back to UK

The former prime minister received the support of dozens of Conservative lawmakers for an audacious attempt to win a second term.

OCTOBER 22, 2022
ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain, July 20, 2022.

Race to be next UK PM begins as momentum grows behind Boris Johnson

Those seeking to replace Truss must secure 100 nominations from Conservative lawmakers by Monday. The winner will be announced on Monday or next Friday.

OCTOBER 21, 2022
ByREUTERS
Liz Truss gestures outside the Conservative Party headquarters, after being announced as Britain's next Prime Minister, in London, Britain September 5, 2022.

On Jewish issues, UK's Liz Truss looks to continue in Johnson’s steps

Liz Truss says she is committed to the Conservative Party’s outlook on Israel, saying, “There is no greater friend to the UK than Israel.”

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
Then-UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meet at the UK Commonwealth and Development Office in London, Nov. 29, 2021.

Boris Johnson: UK PM who washed dishes in Israel to exit Downing Street - opinion

Accordingly, the good news is that irrespective of who wins this week’s Tory leadership contest, Israel will continue to have a self-declared friend in Number 10.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is welcomed to 10 Downing Street by Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 2019.

UK's Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak underscore Israel ties to win Jewish vote

Both candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak promise to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions, secure a UK-Israel free trade deal, fight BDS.

AUGUST 17, 2022
ByISLA-ROSE DEANS/THE MEDIA LINE
Candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss take part in the BBC Conservative party leadership debate at Victoria Hall in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain July 25, 2022.