Science Dec 10 Humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, study finds By Mustakim Hasnath, Associated Press
Arts Nov 29 Acclaimed British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88 British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died. He was 88. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Jul 15 The UK says thousands of Afghans have been resettled in Britain under a secret program The government now plans to close the secret route. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World May 27 Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after plowing into crowd at Liverpool soccer parade The driver was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving on drugs, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said. By Kwiyeon Ha, Brian Melley, Associated Press
World Apr 04 Britain and France accuse Russia of slow-walking Ukraine ceasefire efforts Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for a full and immediate 30-day halt in the fighting. By Lorne Cook, Illia Novikov, Associated Press
Feb 10 As Trump roils the 'special relationship', Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, Britain will settle for a merely functional relationship with its former colony turned most important ally. Continue reading
Jul 17 King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament with trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The monarch wore ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative program of the U.K.’s first left-leaning government in 14 years. The state opening of Parliament is one of the traditional set pieces… Continue reading
Jul 05 Labour Party ends 14 years of Conservative rule in U.K. with landslide vote, Starmer vows 'government of service' By Brian Melley, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Starmer led his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century. Continue reading
Jun 21 Sewage contamination of British waterways reveals infrastructure problems ahead of election By Brian Melley, Associated Press A torrent of news on dirty water has spilled over into next month’s election. While not a top campaign issue, it stinks of a larger problem: Britain’s aging infrastructure. Continue reading
May 22 British Prime Minister Sunak sets July 4 election date as his Conservatives face an uphill battle By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press The party has struggled to overcome a series of crises, including an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders in the past two years. Continue reading