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June 27, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Thousands of doctors go on strike in England a week before the UK general election
Thousands of doctors in England are staging their 11th walkout in a long-running dispute with the government over pay and working conditions
June 27, 2024 at 4:46 PM
June 27, 2024 at 2:57 AM
By the Numbers: UK debt
A look at the numbers behind the families and individuals being denied loans and credit by banks.
June 27, 2024 at 2:57 AM
June 26, 2024 at 4:06 PM
No charges for London driver who had seizure and plowed into a school, killing 2 kids
British police say the driver of an SUV who suffered a seizure and plowed into a school in London, killing 2 children, will face no criminal charges because the incident couldn't have been predicted
June 26, 2024 at 4:06 PM
June 26, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Britain's King Charles III welcomes the visiting Japanese emperor and empress
King Charles III has welcomed the Japanese emperor and empress for a state visit offering the best in pomp and circumstance
June 26, 2024 at 6:38 AM
June 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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.
June 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM
June 22, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Investigation of Russian hack on London hospitals may take weeks amid worries over online data dump
An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to complete with some patients needing to undergo repeat tests
June 22, 2024 at 5:57 PM
June 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Bather, beware: British beaches and rivers have a sewage problem.
Britain has become notorious as a place where a casual swim could lead to an extended visit to the toilet, if not the hospital
June 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
June 20, 2024 at 11:58 PM
UK watchdog investigating a second candidate over election betting, reports say
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says anyone involved in using inside information to bet on the date of the July 4 national election should be expelled from his Conservative Party
June 20, 2024 at 11:58 PM
June 20, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport
Two climate activists have been arrested after cutting through a fence at a London area airport and spray-painting private jets orange
June 20, 2024 at 11:34 AM
June 15, 2024 at 6:09 PM
UK government demands an explanation after police ram a runaway cow with a squad car
Britain’s interior minister has demanded an “urgent explanation” after police officers were filmed ramming a runaway cow with their car
June 15, 2024 at 6:09 PM
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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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3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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UK prime minister welcomes report on youth gender care
The new report said that medical evidence underlying gender care for adolescents is “remarkably weak.”
3 months ago
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AI may trigger 'job apocalypse' cutting 8 million positions, study shows
AI could herald a "job apocalypse," the study said.
3 months ago
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Mysterious monolith appears in the UK
A 10-foot tall shiny, silver tower appeared seemingly out of nowhere in Wales last week, sparking new excitement from locals and alien fanatics alike.
3 months ago
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Monolith mystery reemerges in Wales, prompting speculation of space aliens
A newly discovered 10-foot-tall silver monolith on a muddy bluff in Wales has reignited wild speculation on its origin.
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4 months ago
'Complete mystery' as 1,800-year-old ancient Roman statue dug up in UK parking lot
A mysterious 1,800-year-old Roman statue has been discovered by a construction worker while he was digging up a parking lot.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Bitcoin soars to record high following UK approval of crypto asset
The price of the cryptocurrency surpassed $72,000 on Monday.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Prince Harry suffers legal defeat in fight for security in UK
Harry recently returned to the U.K. to see King Charles, who is battling cancer.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Why 'Mary Poppins' just got a new film rating in the UK
"Mary Poppins" has received a new rating in the United Kingdom due to "discriminatory language" used in the film.
4 months ago
5 months ago
9 injured in 'corrosive substance' attack in London
Police are investigating the "corrosive substance" attack in south London.
5 months ago
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Idris Elba helps launch a new campaign to combat UK knife crime
The UK has seen a surge in knife crime in recent years with many of the victims being teenage boys.
5 months ago
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Idris Elba launches new campaign to tackle knife crime
English actor Idris Elba has launched a new campaign called "Don’t Stop Your Future," calling on increased government urgency to tackle knife crime in the U.K.
5 months ago
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US, UK stage multiple airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen
The White House on Monday insisted airstrikes against Iran-backed militants in Yemen have been effective despite repeated Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping.
5 months ago
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Princess Kate 'doing well' following abdominal surgery, palace source says
Kate, 42, could remain in the hospital for as long as two weeks, the palace said.
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6 months ago
UK announces discovery of Anglo-Saxon cemetery with 1,500-year-old bodies, treasures
Archaeologists have announced a major discovery dating back to as early as the 6th century after finding the buried remains of over 20 people and a range of grave goods.
6 months ago
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Man pretending to be Elizabeth II's footman, selling her 'walking stick,' sentenced
An internet seller who tricked eBay users into bidding for a walking stick that he falsely said belonged to Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced.
6 months ago
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London High-court rules 'British tabloid group did phone-hack Prince Harry'
A judge said Prince Harry’s personal cell phone was probably hacked "to a modest extent."
6 months ago
7 months ago
George, Charlotte and Louis join Prince William, Princess Kate for Christmas carols
The Princess of Wales' children supported their mom Kate at her Westminster Abbey service.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Man rescued from burning building in the UK
The dramatic rescue occurred in Reading when a man was trapped on the roof of a building under construction.
7 months ago
8 months ago
David Cameron appointed UK foreign secretary
Cameron, who served as the U.K. prime minister from 2010 to 2016, made a surprise return to politics as current leader Rishi Sunak’s new foreign secretary after Sunak reshuffled his cabinet.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Judge rules in Prince Harry, Elton John's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
Harry and John alleged they were the "victims of abhorrent criminal activity."
8 months ago
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Britain's 'loneliest' sheep rescued from remote Scottish cliff
Fiona the sheep was rescued on Saturday in a "major operation" by a group of Scottish farmers, with oversight of the Scottish SPCA.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Famous 'Sycamore Gap tree' in northern England found cut down overnight
The tree was featured in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves."
9 months ago
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Famous 'Sycamore Gap tree' found cut down overnight; teen arrested
Authorities in England have arrested a 16-year-old boy after one of the most famous trees in the world was cut down overnight Thursday.
9 months ago
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Gymnastics Ireland issues 'unreserved' apology for Black gymnast medal snub
Ireland’s gymnastics federation has issued an apology after footage emerged of a young Black gymnast being passed over for a medal at a presentation ceremony.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Wagner Group designated as terrorist organization by UK officials
British officials officially declared the Russia-linked private military company as a terrorist group.
9 months ago
9 months ago
American XL Bully dogs to be banned in the UK following string of attacks
The proposed ban comes following a fatal attack on Thursday.
9 months ago
1 year ago
Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer tour London by bus
The “GMA” co-anchors take viewers to all the best spots of London as they see the city on a classic double-decker bus.
1 year ago
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Boris Johnson 'deliberately misled' UK Parliament over 'partygate,' committee says
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson "deliberately misled" Parliament about so-called partygate, a committee of lawmakers said in a scathing report on Thursday.
1 year ago
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'Innocent of any wrongdoing,' former Scottish leader says after police questioning
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said after facing police questioning in police custody on Sunday that she was "innocent of any wrongdoing."
1 year ago
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President Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hold White House meeting
The two leaders discussed their joint efforts on the war in Ukraine, investment in green industries and artificial intelligence.
1 year ago
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UK prime minister visits White House
President Joe Biden met with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to talk about Ukraine, climate change and other issues.
1 year ago