World Dec 15 UK spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war,” the head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency said Monday.
World Dec 10 Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation This decision follows similar moves by Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia. These countries have withdrawn after organizers refused to expel Israel over its actions in Gaza.
Arts Dec 10 Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling 'Shopaholic' novels, dies at 55 Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
World Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security The leaders are working to ensure that any ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees both from Europe and the U.S. to deter Russia from attacking again.
Arts Nov 29 Acclaimed British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88 British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died. He was 88.
World Nov 09 BBC director resigns after criticism of broadcaster's editing of Trump's Jan. 6 speech The head of the BBC and the British broadcaster's top news executive both resigned Sunday after criticism of the way the organization edited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
World Nov 02 Police rule out terrorism in mass stabbing attack on UK train after 2 suspects arrested British police dismissed speculation on Sunday that a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train the previous evening was terrorism-related and said two victims remain in a life-threatening condition.
World Oct 30 King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles, evicts him from royal residence over Epstein ties Effective immediately, Andrew will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince, and he will move from his Royal Lodge residence into “private accommodation.”…
World Oct 24 Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges U.S. to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in London for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military help to shield his country from future Russian aggression if a ceasefire stops the more than three-year war.
World Oct 20 UK royals face pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles after new revelations about his Epstein ties Prince Andrew has renounced his titles, including Duke of York, after discussions with King Charles III. But many critics say that is not enough.