World Feb 27 UK court blocks Heathrow expansion over climate concerns Heathrow Airport's plans to increase its capacity by over 50% were stalled when a British court said the government failed to consider the impact on climate change when it approved the project.
World Feb 08 Irish voters frustrated by economy choose next leader Irish voters are choosing their next prime minister in an election where frustration with economic austerity and a housing crisis have fueled the rise of Sinn Fein — still shunned by the political establishment because of its links to the…
World Feb 02 London police: Suspect wore ‘hoax’ explosive during attack A man wearing a “hoax” explosive device stabbed two people during a “terrorism-related” attack on a London street Sunday before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said.
World Feb 01 Now for the hard part: EU-UK trade talks to be complicated LONDON — If you thought the drawn-out battle over the U.K.’s departure from the European Union was painful, wait until you see what comes next. While Britain formally left the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday, the hard work…
World Jan 28 UK allows Huawei to supply limited 5G networks amid U.S. objections Britain's decision is the first by a major U.S. ally in Europe, and follows intense lobbying from the Trump administration as the U.S. vies with China for technological dominance.
World Jan 13 Queen agrees to let Harry and Meghan move part-time to Canada The British monarch said in a statement that “today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family."…
World Jan 10 Royal courtiers chart path for Prince Harry’s independence The royal family is said to be “hurt'' by Harry and Meghan's statement Wednesday that they want to step down from being senior royals. But the queen, Charles and William have told their teams to work with government and the…
World Dec 13 UK Conservatives’ election victory paves the way for Brexit With 649 of the 650 results declared on Friday, the Conservatives had 364 seats and the main opposition Labour Party 203.
World Dec 12 UK election exit poll suggests Conservatives majority and Boris Johnson victory An exit poll in Britain’s election projects that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party likely will win a majority of seats in Parliament.
World Dec 12 UK votes in election that aims to break Brexit deadlock The contest pits Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who says he will take Britain out of the EU by Jan. 31, against opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who promises another referendum on Brexit.