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Animal rights groups object to Buckingham Palace guard's distinctive bearskin caps
An animal rights group trying to get real fur out of the bearskin caps worn by the King’s Guard at Buckingham Palace has taken aim at the cost of the ceremonial garb
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September 11, 2024 at 2:06 AM
UK leader says he has to make tough decisions. Some lawmakers are unhappy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won a parliamentary vote on a contentious decision to cut a payment that helps millions of pensioners pay winter heating bills
September 11, 2024 at 2:06 AM
September 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM
The UK hospital where a nurse was convicted of murdering 7 babies faces investigation
An inquiry into an English hospital where a neonatal nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill seven others has begun as her supporters push to clear her name
September 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM
September 10, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Hedge fund investor snaps up UK's The Spectator magazine for $131 million
A hedge fund investor has bought political magazine The Spectator for 100 million pounds or $131 million
September 10, 2024 at 3:25 PM
September 10, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Former Northern Ireland unionist leader pleads not guilty to sex offense charges
The former leader of Northern Ireland’s biggest unionist party has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and other sexual offenses
September 10, 2024 at 12:11 PM
September 5, 2024 at 10:46 PM
New York seeking to charge Harvey Weinstein with more sex crimes as Britain drops its case
Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service has decided to discontinue criminal proceedings against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein
September 5, 2024 at 10:46 PM
September 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Ticketmaster's pricing for Oasis tickets is under investigation in the UK
The U.K.’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way more than one million tickets were sold for next year’s reunion concerts from iconic 1990s Britpop band Oasis
September 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
September 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM
A Royal Navy service member dies after a helicopter ditches in the English Channel
Britain's defense ministry says a member of the Royal Navy was killed when a helicopter ditched in the English Channel during a nighttime training exercise
September 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM
September 5, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Migrant boat seen trying to make English Channel crossing
The deaths of a dozen migrants on the English Channel hasn't stopped more boats from attempting to cross from France to the U.K. Associated Press journalists watched a crowded boat make its way through the sea on Wednesday as French patrol boats monito...
September 5, 2024 at 3:42 AM
September 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Failures by UK government and industry blamed for deadly Grenfell fire in London
A damning report on a deadly London high-rise fire says decades of failures by government, regulators and industry turned Grenfell Tower into a “death trap” where 72 people lost their lives
September 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM
September 2, 2024 at 9:58 AM
There's no honeymoon for new UK leader Keir Starmer after a summer of unrest
Keir Starmer hasn't had much of a summer honeymoon
September 2, 2024 at 9:58 AM
August 31, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Glenn Miller and his music live on at Twinwood Festival after dying 80 years ago
Eighty years ago, the great American bandleader Glenn Miller performed at RAF Twinwood, the hub and airfield he frequently flew in and out of during World War II.
August 31, 2024 at 10:43 AM
August 29, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Oasis adds 3 shows to its 2025 tour as fans clamor for tickets
Oasis has added three more dates to its reunion tour of Britain and Ireland, citing “unprecedented demand” for tickets
August 29, 2024 at 3:02 PM
August 28, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Oasis' Noel and Liam Gallagher confirm 2025 reunion tour dates
Oasis split after a 2009 fight between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.
August 28, 2024 at 3:11 PM
August 22, 2024 at 12:16 AM
UK circus performer survives horrific fall from tightrope
Video captured a woman balancing on a chair when she plunged to the floor in front of the crowd in Bexhill, England. An airbag barely broke her fall. She suffered serious injuries.
August 22, 2024 at 12:16 AM
August 20, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Taylor Swift meets girls injured in stabbings
The girls were injured in a stabbing at a Swift-themed event in the U.K.
August 20, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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Child and woman stabbed in London, man arrested, police say
A man has been arrested and investigators “don’t believe there are any outstanding suspects,” according to London’s Metropolitan Police Service
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What sparked the recent violent protests in the United Kingdom?
The Metropolitan Police described on Tuesday the ongoing far-right rallies as a "national critical incident."
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Wave of unrest expected in the UK tonight
More than 100 far right demonstrations and 30 counter-protests are expected to take place as officials say it is “one of the worst spates of violent disorders in the last decade.”
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UK police clash with rioters following deadly knife attack at dance event
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held crisis talks on Saturday with his government to give police more powers to contain the violence.
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Britain's new Prime Minister condemns far-right violence
Over 100 people were arrested in several major cities over the weekend as demonstrations got out of hand.
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Teen charged with murder following UK stabbing attack that left 3 girls dead
A 17-year-old male has been charged with the murders of three young girls in a knife attack at Southport,
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Violent protest breaks out in UK after vigil over stabbing spree: Police
A violent protest broke out in Southport in the United Kingdom on Tuesday following a vigil for the victims of a deadly stabbing spree, police said.
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2 kids dead, 11 people hurt in stabbing attack at Taylor Swift dance event in UK
Two children were killed and 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift themed event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, according to police.
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Girls ages 6, 7 and 9 killed in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed event
Three children were killed and 10 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, police said.
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3 children dead after stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event in England
Police said three children have died and several other people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed event at a dance school in the United Kingdom.
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2 kids dead, 11 people hurt in 'ferocious' stabbing attack at dance event in UK
Two children were killed and 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, police said.
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2 children dead, 9 injured in UK stabbing attack
The children, aged 6 to 10, were attending a Taylor Swift-themed party when a 17-year-old started attacking them with a knife. Six of the victims remain in critical condition.
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Man arrested after at least 8 people stabbed, including children: Police
At least eight people, some of them children, were injured in stabbings in northwest England on Monday. Police said they have a man in custody.
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17-year-old arrested after 8 injured in UK stabbing spree
The patients' conditions and ages were not immediately released, but victims were taken to children's hospitals.
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At least 8 people stabbed in 'major incident' near Liverpool
"Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station," Merseyside Police said in a statement.
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Keir Starmer becomes UK PM as Tories suffer record defeat in huge Labour landslide
A change election in the United Kingdom has taken place as the center-left Labour Party won a huge landslide, putting an end to the 14-year rule of the Tories.
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The staggering science and art behind Wimbledon's legendary grass courts
Neil Stubley, head of courts and horticulture at Wimbledon, is responsible for the battlefield that some of the most epic matches in tennis lore have ever been played on.
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Traditional innovation: The history and evolution of fashion at Wimbledon
Wimbledon, renowned for being as steeped in tradition as it is drenched in history, may not seem like it changes much from year to year.
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Keir Starmer takes over as UK prime minister
Keir Starmer is Britain’s new prime minister after a landslide victory ending over 14 years of conservative party rule. Wall Street Journal U.K. Bureau chief David Luhnow joins to discuss the win.
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UK elects new prime minister
Labour Party leader Kier Starmer’s victory marks the end of 14 years of Conservative leadership.
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Britain's Conservative Party ousted after 14 years, marking big victory for Labour
After 14 years in power with five consecutive prime ministers, the U.K.'s Conservative Party was voted out of power on Thursday, ceding control to Labour.
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Making sense of a historic British election
The UK could be on the verge of electing a center-left government, a groundbreaking decision given the country's conservative history in politics.
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Colorado Monolith latest in weird structures found across the globe
Just days after the removal of a mysterious monolith near Las Vegas, another one was discovered in northern Colorado. Many suspect that they are the work of pranksters.
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By the Numbers: UK debt
A look at the numbers behind the families and individuals being denied loans and credit by banks.
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Taylor Swift says she is 'swooning' over Travis Kelce's tour debut: See photos
See the best moment's from Taylor Swift's three-night run at London's Wembley Stadium.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls UK snap election for July 4
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a general election, which could signal an end to his Conservative Party’s 14 years of power.
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Why British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak moved election to July 4, according to expert
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a general election, which could signal an end to his Conservative Party’s 14 years of power.
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Radio Caroline, the pirate radio station broadcasting from sea, turns 60 years old
A circle of swashbuckling radio enthusiasts in the United Kingdom who have kept the rogue seaborne radio station, Radio Caroline, afloat now for the past 60 long years.
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Skydivers fly high above London’s Tower Bridge
Two Red Bull skydivers wearing wingsuits dove through an opening just 115 feet in the air at over 150 miles per hour before pulling up and deploying their parachutes to land safely.
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14-year-old dead, 4 injured after stabbing in London
The incident took place around the Thurlow Gardens area in east London.
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Boy, 14, dies after man with sword stabs multiple people near London tube station
A man has been arrested after driving a car into a home in east London before getting out and attacking members of the public with a sword, according to police.
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2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London had surgery, British Army says
Four horses -- and at least one of them soaked in blood -- caused chaos across central London on Wednesday morning after breaking free in Westminster, officials said.
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UK approves controversial bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda
Deportation flights are expected to begin in July as the U.K. approves a bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
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What the new trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean
A new report from the National Health Service England’s Dr. Hilary Cass advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults.
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