Sep 04 ‘Death trap’: Grenfell Tower fire due to UK government and industry failures, report finds By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The yearslong public inquiry into the 2017 blaze found that there was no “single cause” of the tragedy, but said a combination of dishonest companies, weak or incompetent regulators and complacent government led to the deadliest blaze on British soil… Continue reading
Sep 03 At least 13 migrants killed after their boat rips apart off coast of northern France By John Leicester, Associated Press The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart during an attempted crossing of the English Channel. Continue reading
Aug 20 King Charles III meets with survivors of stabbing rampage that sparked unrest across Britain By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The monarch traveled to the community northwest of Liverpool on Tuesday for a private meeting where he will hear the experiences of some of the children who were attacked at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29. Continue reading
Aug 14 New research reveals Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland By Christina Larson, Associated Press The unique stone lying flat at the center of the monument was brought to the site in southern England from more than 460 miles away, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal Nature. Continue reading
Aug 07 UK police bracing for more far-right violence met by peaceful anti-racism protestors instead By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to materialize Wednesday as peaceful anti-racism protesters instead showed up in force. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 5:00 Hundreds arrested as anti-immigrant protesters wreak havoc in across England By Malcolm Brabant British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in office just a month, has promised to crack down on groups of 'right-wing thugs' who’ve ignited a week of racially motivated, anti-immigrant riots in towns and cities across England. Nearly 400 people have been… Continue watching
Aug 05 UK leader Starmer promises ‘standing army’ of police to deal with anti-Muslim rioting By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer has held an urgent meeting with ministers and top law enforcement officials as he seeks to end violence and attacks on immigrants, mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes on tent camp and schools in Gaza In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli conducted deadly airstrikes in Gaza while two people died in a stabbing attack in a Tel Aviv suburb, a right-wing mob tried to break into a U.K. hotel housing asylum-seekers, newly arrived F-16s took… Continue watching
Aug 04 UK police clash with far-right rioters who tried to storm hotel housing asylum seekers By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Before bringing the riot under some sort of control, police officers with shields had faced a barrage of missiles, including bits of wood, chairs and fire extinguishers, as they sought to prevent a far-right mob from entering a hotel housing… Continue reading
Aug 02 UK government warns of tough response to far-right protests as police prepare for more unrest By Brian Melley, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England are due in court as officials brace for more clashes over the weekend. Continue reading