World Jul 19 Britain breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave sears Europe Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe.
Politics Jul 07 After scandal-filled stint, British Prime Minister Johnson resigns as party leader British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday, giving in to irresistible pressure as a three-year-term that began with a bold vow to "get Brexit done" and a huge election win ended in scandal…
World Jul 06 Boris Johnson battles to stay as British prime minister amid slew of resignations A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is battling to remain in office, shrugging off calls for his resignation after two top ministers and a slew of junior officials said they could no longer serve under his scandal-plagued leadership.
World Jul 06 U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces questions following string of resignations A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson battled to stay in power after his government was rocked by the resignation of two top ministers and a slew of more junior officials.
World Jul 05 2 key ministers quit Boris Johnson government British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is clinging to power after two of his most senior Cabinet ministers quit, saying they had lost confidence in Johnson's leadership amid shifting explanations about his handling of a sexual misconduct scandal.
World Jun 14 U.K. set to fly first plane of asylum-seekers to Rwanda under new deportation plan British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his plan to send asylum-seekers of various nationalities to Rwanda just hours before the first plane was set to leave Tuesday.
World Jun 13 UK moves to rewrite Brexit trade rules around Northern Ireland; EU threatens legal action Britain's government has unveiled legislation that would unilaterally change post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland. That move will face opposition from lawmakers who believe it violates international law.
World Jun 05 Queen Elizabeth II makes brief appearance to cap off her Platinum Jubilee Prior to Sunday, the queen had only appeared in public twice during the four-day holiday weekend celebrations. Officials said she experienced “discomfort” during those events on Thursday.
World Jun 02 Queen Elizabeth II to miss Platinum Jubilee service amid 'discomfort' Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a church service to mark her Platinum Jubilee after experiencing "discomfort" at events on Thursday.
World May 10 Queen Elizabeth II delegates opening of Parliament to Prince Charles, signaling transition is underway Queen Elizabeth II's long reign has entered new territory after, for the first time in seven decades, she delegated the formal opening of Parliament to her son and heir, Prince Charles.