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Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK

By Derek Gatopoulos, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Wildfires west of Athens jumped containment lines, a day after a midair collision between two helicopters killed two crew members.

Lawyers for Tate brothers, accused of rape and sex trafficking, to meet with prosecutors over UK extradition hearing dates

By David Fischer, Associated Press

The brothers have consistently denied allegations of abuse and human trafficking, claiming their violent and misogynistic statements have been taken out of context.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK says Iran-backed group behind arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish community

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The U.K. government says a proxy group backed by Iran is responsible for recent arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain.

UK police make new arrest over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Devon and Cornwall Police said the suspect was arrested more than 200 miles from the southwest England village where Widdecombe was found dead.

Police in UK arrest suspect in killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe

By Brian Melley, Associated Press

The killing was not believed to be an act of terror and there was no information to suggest it was politically motivated, Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said.