World Aug 17 British prime minister reportedly exchanged messages with someone posing as Susie Wiles By Associated Press
World Aug 13 UK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again Britain, like France, is experiencing its fifth heat wave of the year, with the first recorded in May. By Pan Pylas, Angela Charlton, Associated Press
World Aug 10 UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe has its 3rd hottest year on record so far Globally, so far this is the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show. By Stefanie Dazio, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Aug 03 Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK Wildfires west of Athens jumped containment lines, a day after a midair collision between two helicopters killed two crew members. By Derek Gatopoulos, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Jul 27 Lawyers for Tate brothers, accused of rape and sex trafficking, to meet with prosecutors over UK extradition hearing dates The brothers have consistently denied allegations of abuse and human trafficking, claiming their violent and misogynistic statements have been taken out of context. By David Fischer, Associated Press
Jul 24 Burnham caps busy first week as UK's new prime minister at part-time office in Manchester By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Since entering 10 Downing St. on Monday, Britain’s new prime minister has traveled to the southeast, southwest and northwest of England, and to Scotland, spoken to more than a dozen world leaders and made a flurry of small but symbolic economic… Continue reading
Jul 24 Police boat crashes into central London bridge, sending officers into River Thames By Associated Press A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said. Continue reading
Jul 21 UK's new prime minister gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters By Jill Lawless, Associated Press New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham gathered his Cabinet for its first meeting on Tuesday and vowed to take a “one-team approach” despite purging allies of predecessor Keir Starmer from the government. Continue reading
Jul 17 Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The former mayor of Greater Manchester was the only contender in the center-left party's leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was forced out by a rebellion within his party. Continue reading
Jul 15 Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Starmer, who leaves office next week, bid farewell to the boisterous weekly Prime Minister’s Questions sessions where he has traded barbs with opposition politicians and defended his government’s record. Continue reading