Mar 23 What is the uranium-based ammunition the UK is sending to Ukraine? By Tara Copp, Associated Press Russia has issued a full-throated warning that the West risks further escalation in Ukraine after the British government announced it's providing depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 9:30 Australia buys American-made submarines to counter China’s growing presence in Pacific By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Beijing said the United States, United Kingdom and Australia embarked on a “dangerous path,” after those countries announced a historic submarine agreement. The deal for Australia to purchase attack submarines is a response to China’s growing influence in the region. Continue watching
Mar 13 UK Prime Minister Sunak pledges boost to defense spending in response to Russia and China By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase U.K. military funding by 5 billion pounds ($6 billion) over the next two years in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the challenge posed by China. Continue reading
Mar 10 UK, France mend ties, leaders agree to prevent migrants from crossing English Channel By Sylvie Corbet, Jill Lawless, Associated Press They also agreed at a meeting Friday in Paris to strengthen military ties and further help Ukraine in efforts to mend relations following post-Brexit tensions. Continue reading
Mar 02 Why is it so hard to buy vegetables in the UK? By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Officials blame the problem on recent bad weather in Spain and North Africa and say the shortages could persist for up to a month. But many point out that other European countries don't seem to be suffering from the same… Continue reading
Feb 27 UK, EU hail ‘new chapter’ after deal reached on Brexit trade dispute By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The U.K. and the European Union have sealed a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland. Continue reading
Feb 16 Nicola Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Scotland's independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan. The resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the decades-long campaign by Scottish nationalists to secede from the United Kingdom at an impasse. Continue reading
Feb 15 Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to leave post after 8 years By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Sturgeon says she wrestled with the decision, but that the pressure of the job was relentless and that she is a human being as well as a politician. Continue reading
Feb 13 UK to review security after unknown objects were shot down over North America By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain has announced a security review after several unidentified objects were shot down in the skies over North America. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said "the U.K. and her allies will review what these airspace intrusions mean for our security."… Continue reading
Feb 08 Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal will hurt gamers, UK antitrust watchdog says By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Microsoft's stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom. Continue reading