World Dec 09 Independent UK body says China committed genocide against Uighurs in Xinjiang Tribunal chair Geoffrey Nice said the ruling was based on evidence that the Chinese government's forced birth control and sterilization policies were "intended to destroy a significant part" of the Uighurs, a largely Muslim ethnic group.
World Nov 24 Dozens perish as migrant boat capsizes in English Channel At least 31 migrants bound for Britain died Wednesday when their boat sank in the English Channel, in what France’s interior minister called the biggest migration tragedy on the dangerous crossing to date.
World Nov 11 Frustration, defiance as village faces becoming U.K.'s first "climate refugees" Residents of a small coastal village in north Wales face becoming the U.K.'s first "climate refugees." Authorities have identified Fairbourne to be at high risk of flooding due to climate change.
World Nov 04 Countries pledge to phase out coal on climate summit sidelines Critics noted the several major economies still have not set a date for ending their dependence on the fuel that is a major source of planet-warming emissions.
Politics Oct 28 Assange lawyer dismisses U.S. promises over extradition Assange's lawyer, Edward Fitzgerald, told Britain's High Court that the Australian was too mentally ill to be extradited to the United States to face trial.
World Aug 18 UK's Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat In a packed and emotional session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced accusations Wednesday of needlessly abandoning Afghanistan to the whims of the Taliban and of undermining Britain's position in the world.
World Jul 12 Johnson says England will lift last virus restrictions on July 19 despite rise in cases He said although risks of the pandemic remain, legal restrictions will be replaced by a recommendation that people wear masks in crowded places and on public transport.
World Jul 08 Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan The prime minister declined to give details about the troop withdrawal, citing security reasons. But he said that "all British troops assigned to NATO's mission in Afghanistan are now returning home," adding that "most of our personnel have already left."…
World Mar 14 London police under pressure over clashes at women's protest London’s Metropolitan Police force was under heavy pressure Sunday to explain its actions during a vigil for a woman whom one of the force’s own officers is accused of murdering.
Politics Mar 09 Piers Morgan quits talk show after comments about Meghan The U.K.'s media watchdog said earlier Tuesday it was launching an investigation into the show under its harm and offense rules after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Morgan's comments on Meghan.