World Oct 23 Boris Johnson drops out of race to return as UK's next prime minister Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister's job he was ousted from little more than three months ago.
World Oct 18 China claims right to protect consulate after report of protester assault, U.K. demands explanation China’s Foreign Ministry says its diplomatic missions abroad have the right to “take necessary measures” to maintain security after British police opened an investigation into the assault of a Hong Kong protester.
World Oct 12 Protests and marches worldwide bring together Iranians living abroad As anti-government protests roil cities and towns in Iran for a fourth week, tens of thousands of Iranians living abroad have marched in support of what many believe to be a watershed moment for their home country.
World Sep 23 UK cuts taxes, boosts spending, accelerating recession worries The British pound has went on its biggest one-day drop in 2 1/2 years after the U.K.'s new government outlined plans to cut taxes and boost spending. It's sparked concerns that increased public borrowing will worsen the nation's cost-of-living crisis.
World Sep 10 Next generation of British royals to see more scrutiny Prince William, long second-in-line to the throne, is now the heir apparent after his father, King Charles III, became Britain's new monarch upon his mother's death.
World Sep 10 King Charles III proclaimed Britain's monarch in formal ceremony Two days after his mother's death elevated him to the throne, King Charles III was officially proclaimed Britain’s monarch Saturday in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live online…
World Sep 09 King Charles III vows `lifelong service' as mourners honor Queen Elizabeth in Britain King Charles III says he feels "profound sorrow" over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and vows to carry on her "lifelong service" to the nation. Charles is making his first address to the nation as monarch Friday.
World Sep 09 WATCH: King Charles III gives 1st address to Britain and the Commonwealth as new monarch King Charles III says he feels “profound sorrow” over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and vows to carry on her “lifelong service” to the nation.
World Sep 08 Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision as Buckingham Palace warns of health fears Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty's health."…
World Sep 05 Liz Truss set to become new UK Conservative prime minister amid inflation crisis Britain’s Conservative Party has chosen Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as the party’s new leader, putting her in line to be confirmed as prime minister. Truss’s selection was announced Monday in London after a leadership election in which only about 170,000…