World Sep 26 A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap Rapper Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, had been charged after waving a flag of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, banned in Britain as a terrorist organization, during a London concert last year.
World Sep 21 UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, drawing ire from Netanyahu The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and long-time allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state, including by…
World Sep 20 Cyberattack disrupts systems at several major European airports, delaying travel A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems.
World Sep 11 U.K. fires ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson after publication of supportive emails to Jeffrey Epstein On Wednesday, The Sun newspaper published emails that it said showed Mandelson telling Epstein to "fight for early release" shortly before Epstein was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
World Sep 10 UK ambassador to U.S. under scrutiny over his links to ‘best pal’ Epstein British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has “confidence” in the country’s ambassador to the United States following mounting criticism of his links to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
World Sep 05 UK’s Starmer overhauls his government after deputy prime minister resigns over tax error Prime Minister Keir Starmer shook up his Cabinet Friday after his top deputy stepped down over a tax error on a home purchase, leaving a big hole in the center-left Labour government.
World Aug 29 Asylum-seekers can remain in UK hotel after government wins appeal to keep it open Britain's Court of Appeal on Friday overturned a ban on asylum-seekers from being housed at a hotel northeast of London that has been the site of protests for weeks and has become a political flashpoint across the country.
Arts Aug 17 Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early ‘Superman’ films, dies at 87 Stamp’s six decades in the business were peppered with highlights, but it was his portrayal of the bearded General Zod in 1978's “Superman” and its sequel “Superman II” two years later that most people associate with the British actor.
World Aug 14 Zelenskyy meets with UK leader Starmer as Europe braces for the Trump-Putin summit Trump assured the leaders he would prioritize a ceasefire in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
Arts Jul 30 Thousands honor Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through Birmingham, the home of metal The rock legend died on July 22 after performing his final show weeks earlier. As the funeral procession made its way through the city's streets on Wednesday, his family stopped to inspect the array of tributes.