{
  "id": 916070,
  "title": "‘Completely unacceptable’: UK condemns Netanyahu for calling Britain an ‘Islamic republic’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/completely-unacceptable-uk-condemns-netanyahu-for-calling-britain-an",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T22:51:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Times of Israel",
    "slug": "the-times-of-israel",
    "url": "https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-15-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British sociologist Jason Arday, who had only recently resigned from the University of Cambridge due to accusations of plagiarism and other allegations, has been discovered dead at the age of 41. Arday was the university's youngest Black professor when he joined in 2023. The Times, the Telegraph, the BBC, and Sky News all report that Arday was found unresponsive at his residence in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. His family released a statement expressing their shock at his sudden passing and described him as a gentle man who always sought to see the best in others. According to the family, Arday had endured a three-year campaign of misinformation and abuse from individuals determined to discredit him. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead in Battersea, but declined to name the individual, stating the death is being treated as unexpected and not suspicious. Cambridge University's Vice-Chancellor, Deborah Prentice, expressed her deep sadness over the news and extended her heartfelt condolences to Arday's family and friends during this challenging time.",
  "summary": "British government says it has 'raised' the matter with Jerusalem * Araghchi says Iran in contact with mediators Pakistan and Qatar but no talks with US currently taking place The post ‘Completely unacceptable’: UK condemns Netanyahu for calling Britain an ‘Islamic republic’ appeared first on The Times of Israel .",
  "key_points": [
    "British sociologist Jason Arday, 41, found dead in London",
    "Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died suddenly",
    "Family says Arday endured 3-year campaign of misinformation"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}