Arts Sep 18 Comedian Russell Brand’s tour postponed after sexual assault allegations Promoters have scrapped the remaining dates in a string of live gigs by Russell Brand after British police say they received a sexual assault allegation against him, which he denies.
World Aug 26 Loch Ness monster enthusiasts launch new search effort for mythical lake beast The Loch Ness Center said researchers would try to seek evidence of Nessie using thermal-imaging drones, infrared cameras and a hydrophone to detect underwater sounds in the lake’s murky waters.
World Jul 25 Lawmakers say the UK should ban Russia’s Wagner as a terrorist group Britain has “underplayed and underestimated” the threat posed by the Russian Wagner mercenary group and should ban it as a terrorist organization, a powerful committee of U.K. lawmakers said Wednesday.
Arts Jul 21 Hollywood actors and writers enter 2nd week of strike with no signs of a deal The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved, and union leaders and star strikers sought Friday to keep morale high as the novelty of picket lines wears off.
World Jul 11 The UK government faces-off with the House of Lords over its contentious migration bill The Illegal Migration Bill, once passed, would require officials to detain and deport people who cross the English Channel to Britain in small boats.
World Jul 10 WATCH: Biden and King Charles meet for climate discussion during London visit After the arrival formalities, Biden and Charles participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
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 21 Allies pledge billions for Ukraine rebuilding and seek investment at London conference Diplomats and political leaders at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London urged private-sector companies to help revive an economy battered by almost a year and a half of war.
Arts Jun 15 Two-time Oscar winner and British politician Glenda Jackson dies at 87 Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a long second career as a British lawmaker, has died. She was 87.
World Jun 11 Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested, released amid party finance probe Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and questioned for several hours on Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party.