Politics Apr 11 Biden celebrating diplomacy, family ancestry on trip to Northern Ireland President Joe Biden embarked Tuesday on a journey of diplomatic and family celebration, highlighting the U.S. role of 25 years ago in ending deadly bloodshed in Northern Ireland while catching up with distant relatives in the Republic of Ireland.
World Mar 27 Humza Yousaf elected as new Scottish leader The 37-year-old son of South Asian immigrants is set to become the first person of color to serve as Scotland’s first minister.
World Mar 13 UK Prime Minister Sunak pledges boost to defense spending in response to Russia and China British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase U.K. military funding by 5 billion pounds ($6 billion) over the next two years in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the challenge posed by China.
World Mar 10 UK, France mend ties, leaders agree to prevent migrants from crossing English Channel They also agreed at a meeting Friday in Paris to strengthen military ties and further help Ukraine in efforts to mend relations following post-Brexit tensions.
World Feb 27 UK, EU hail ‘new chapter’ after deal reached on Brexit trade dispute The U.K. and the European Union have sealed a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland.
Arts Feb 24 Penguin to publish ‘classic’ versions of Roald Dahl’s books after revisions criticized While tweaking old books for modern sensibilities is not a new phenomenon in publishing, the scale of the edits drew strong criticism from free-speech groups.
Arts Feb 19 ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ wins 7 awards, including best picture, at 2023 BAFTAs Antiwar German movie “All Quiet on the Western Front” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building the somber drama’s momentum as awards season rolls toward its climax at next month’s Oscars.
World Feb 16 Nicola Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear Scotland's independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan. The resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the decades-long campaign by Scottish nationalists to secede from the United Kingdom at an impasse.
World Feb 13 UK to review security after unknown objects were shot down over North America Britain has announced a security review after several unidentified objects were shot down in the skies over North America. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said "the U.K. and her allies will review what these airspace intrusions mean for our security."…
World Feb 08 Zelenskyy visits Britain, promises ‘freedom will win’ and pushes for warplanes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the British people for their support since "Day One" of Russia's invasion — and pressed for fighter jets to ensure his country's victory.