Jul 03 The UK just had its hottest June in 139 years of records, with climate change a factor By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The U.K. sweltered through its hottest June since records began in 1884, the country’s weather agency said Monday, adding that human-induced climate change means such unusual heat will become more frequent in the next few decades. Continue reading
Jun 18 Ukraine, Russia both suffering heavy casualties amid Kyiv’s counteroffensive, UK assesses By Associated Press Russia and Ukraine are suffering high numbers of military casualties as Ukraine fights to dislodge the Kremlin’s forces from occupied areas in the early stages of its counteroffensive, British officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 15 Boris Johnson deliberately misled UK Parliament, report says By Danica Kirka, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The report and reaction to it highlight the battle over Johnson’s legacy as Britain prepares for elections that could radically alter social and economic policy in a nation struggling to overcome a cost-of-living crisis and complaints about government services ranging… Continue reading
Jun 12 UK parliamentary committee to conclude Boris Johnson ‘partygate’ inquiry this week By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The committee is expected to finalize its highly-anticipated report Monday. British media reported that the findings could be published in the coming days. Continue reading
Jun 11 Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested, released amid party finance probe By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and questioned for several hours on Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party. Continue reading
Jun 09 Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Johnson quit on Friday after receiving the results of an investigation by lawmakers over misleading statements he made to Parliament about a slew of gatherings in government that breached pandemic lockdown rules. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Biden, Sunak vow to stick together on Ukraine, deepen cooperation on clean energy, AI By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The leaders’ wide-ranging talks Thursday at the White House also covered China, economic security, an emerging critical minerals agreement and more. Continue reading
Jun 06 Prince Harry takes the stand against tabloids he calls ‘destructive’ By Brian Melley, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Harry accuses the publisher of the Mirror of using unlawful techniques on an “industrial scale” to get scoops. He faces hours of cross-examination by a lawyer for the defendant, Mirror Group Newspapers, which is contesting the claims. Continue reading
May 26 Britain’s Treasury chief says that recession may be necessary to lower inflation By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Following higher-than-anticipated inflation figures this week, Jeremy Hunt says it's necessary to prioritize measures to slow the pace of price increases. Continue reading
May 24 U.S. announces $524 million for Horn of Africa drought; Germany, UK also make pledges By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press U.N. Secretary-General Guterres told would-be donors to make a major injection of funding to prevent the crisis caused by drought, mass displacement after years of conflict and skyrocketing food prices "from turning into catastrophe."… Continue reading