World Sep 27 Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling but ignores climate change warnings Britain has given the go-ahead for a major oil and gas project in the North Sea, ignoring warnings from scientists and the United Nations that countries must stop developing new fossil fuel resources if the world is to avoid catastrophic…
World Sep 25 London police call for backup as officers lay down guns after colleague charged with murder The action deepened the sense of crisis in Britain's largest police force, which is struggling to restore public confidence after a series of scandals and an independent review that found it was riddled with institutional racism, sexism and homophobia.
World Sep 19 London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption, misconduct Hundreds of London police officers are facing dismissal as the department steps up efforts to get rid of police officers accused of corruption and other misconduct.
World Sep 08 Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death as gun salutes ring out for King Charles III The United Kingdom has marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III with gun salutes and tolling bells.
World Aug 07 Group of asylum-seekers to be housed on a barge as UK government seeks to cut costs British news media reported Monday that the asylum-seekers were transferred to the Bibby Stockholm, a barge stacked with temporary accommodation blocks that will ultimately house up to 500 men.
Politics Jul 09 Ukraine, the environment top Biden’s agenda during UK visit ahead of NATO summit A dash of pomp and a dose of politics are on the agenda during a stopover visit to the U.K. where President Joe Biden will discuss the environment with King Charles III and the war in Ukraine with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
World Jun 15 Boris Johnson deliberately misled UK Parliament, report says The report and reaction to it highlight the battle over Johnson’s legacy as Britain prepares for elections that could radically alter social and economic policy in a nation struggling to overcome a cost-of-living crisis and complaints about government services ranging…
World May 26 Flight cancellations, labor strikes raise fears of summer travel chaos in Europe British Airways canceled dozens of flights Friday, blaming computer problems for disrupting plans for thousands of passengers at the start of a busy holiday weekend — a rocky kickoff to the summer travel season in Europe.
World May 15 Zelenskyy seeks to rebuild Ukraine’s arsenal with visits to European capitals President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a promise of more missiles and attack drones from Britain to support his battle against Russian forces in Ukraine.
World May 06 WATCH: King Charles III crowned in coronation ceremony King Charles III has been crowned in his solemn coronation service and the congregation has cheered “God save the king.”…