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July 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
New UK prime minister assembles Cabinet for first meeting: 'Now we get to work'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is “dead and buried."
July 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
July 6, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Who's who in Britain's new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded healt...
July 6, 2024 at 12:38 PM
July 6, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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.
July 6, 2024 at 9:27 AM
July 5, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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.
July 5, 2024 at 10:32 PM
July 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Starmer takes power as PM as UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win
Britain's new prime minister, Keir Starmer, says he will lead a “government of service” on a mission of national renewal
July 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
July 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touch
July 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
July 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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.
July 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
July 5, 2024 at 2:31 PM
UK elects new prime minister
Labour Party leader Kier Starmer’s victory marks the end of 14 years of Conservative leadership.
July 5, 2024 at 2:31 PM
July 5, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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.
July 5, 2024 at 9:43 AM
July 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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.
July 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM
July 4, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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.
July 4, 2024 at 7:30 AM
July 4, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change
Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change after 14 years of Conservative government
July 4, 2024 at 7:26 AM
July 3, 2024 at 6:05 AM
From red wall to King's Speech, UK elections have a vocabulary all their own. Here's what to know
Elections in the United Kingdom have a distinct vocabulary that draws on traditions of parliamentary democracy as well as the lexicon of U.S. politics and modern political spin
July 3, 2024 at 6:05 AM
July 2, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Accused scammer who claimed to be Irish heiress has been extradited to UK to face charges
A woman accused of crisscrossing the U.S. claiming to be an Irish heiress and scamming several victims out of tens of thousands of dollars has been extradited to the United Kingdom
July 2, 2024 at 1:42 PM
July 2, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Who are the main players in the UK's upcoming national election?
Millions of voters in Britain are going to the polls Thursday to choose a new House of Commons and a new government
July 2, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago
1 month ago
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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2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
AI may trigger 'job apocalypse' cutting 8 million positions, study shows
AI could herald a "job apocalypse," the study said.
3 months ago
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
7 months ago
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."
7 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