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.
World Jun 20 UK parliament backs bill to allow terminally ill adults right to end their lives Members of Parliament voted 314-291 on Friday to back the bill following an impassioned and respectful debate. It now goes to the unelected House of Lords.
World Jun 02 Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia — and Trump The U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending.
World May 02 Russell Brand gets conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape, assault charges The actor-comedian was charged last month with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He didn’t enter a plea, and has previously denied the allegations made against him.
World Mar 15 UK’s Starmer urges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by agreeing to Ukraine ceasefire British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign up to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine if he is serious about peace, and said allies will keep increasing the pressure on the Kremlin, including by moving planning…
Arts Jan 17 Joan Plowright, Tony Award-winning British actor, dies at 95 Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for an Oscar and an Emmy.