Jun 19 Starmer plans to take on rival Burnham in challenge for UK Labour leadership By Kwiyeon Ha, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Andy Burnham, a 56-year-old politician nicknamed the King of the North, has emerged as the top contender to replace UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country. Continue reading
Jun 16 UK investigates after a Russian warship fired warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press Russia's Defense Ministry said the crew fired warning shots with small arms when the yacht did not respond to warnings to change course. Continue reading
Jun 15 Britain is banning children from using social media. Here's what other countries are doing By Associated Press Some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, but critics raise privacy concerns. Continue reading
Jun 15 UK bans children younger than 16 from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube By Sylvia Hui, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer acknowledges that some teens might bypass the ban but emphasizes the importance of children's safety and happiness. Continue reading
Jun 11 UK defense secretary abruptly resigns, saying government won't spend enough on military By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down. Continue reading
Jun 05 Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The National Audit Office report said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from renting out the cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, his home near Windsor Castle for more than 20 years. A lease for Royal Lodge signed in 2003 shows he… Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 6:00 News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia In our news wrap on Wednesday, Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia's St. Petersburg with drones that flew more than 600 miles to reach their target, the UK's prime minister condemned violent protests that erupted over the… Continue watching
Jun 01 Publication of additional Mandelson files brings more bad news for Keir Starmer By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Critics say the decision to give Mandelson the key diplomatic job shows poor judgment by Starmer, who is under pressure to resign. Continue reading
May 22 UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew By Danica Kirka, Associated Press British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct. Continue reading
May 14 UK health secretary resigns, creating a potential power struggle with PM Keir Starmer By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Pan Pylas, Associated Press Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit Starmer ’s Cabinet on Thursday in what is expected to be a precursor to challenging his leadership. Continue reading