Dec 12 UK election exit poll suggests Conservatives majority and Boris Johnson victory By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press An exit poll in Britain’s election projects that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party likely will win a majority of seats in Parliament. Continue reading
Dec 12 UK votes in election that aims to break Brexit deadlock By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The contest pits Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who says he will take Britain out of the EU by Jan. 31, against opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who promises another referendum on Brexit. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 7:53 Ahead of election, British voters grapple with Brexit, division and distrust By Malcolm Brabant The United Kingdom goes to the polls Thursday in what is being considered the most significant election since the end of World War II. Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs a clear majority in Parliament to force through a deal… Continue watching
Dec 02 UK politicians trade blame over London knife attack By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn paused Monday to honor the two people killed in the London Bridge attack, then went back to trading blame for the security failings that allowed a man… Continue reading
Nov 29 WATCH: 2 killed in London ‘terrorist’ stabbing, police say By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The Metropolitan Police force said officers were called Friday afternoon “to a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge.”… Continue reading
Nov 29 The Black Friday frenzy goes global. Not everyone is happy. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Continue reading
Nov 27 UK opposition party accuses prime minister of secret trade talks with U.S. By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Jeremy Corbyn said the secret trade negotiations being held before the United Kingdom leaves the European Union includes a contentious plan to extend patents for American drug companies. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 7:27 Deaths of 39 migrants in a British truck highlight the brutality of human smuggling By Malcolm Brabant Continue watching
Oct 29 UK election appears likely in effort to break Brexit stalemate By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The main opposition Labour Party has said it would agree to the government's request to send voters to the polls in December. Continue reading
Oct 28 EU agrees to delay Brexit until Jan. 31 By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The concession was made just three days before Britain was due to become the first country ever to leave the 28-nation bloc. Continue reading