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Historic vote on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales set to be close
British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales
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Polls open in close-run election to choose Ireland's new government
Ireland is voting in a parliamentary election that will decide the next government
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UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage campaign
The head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service says Russia is conducing a “staggeringly reckless” sabotage campaign against Ukraine's allies that risks dangerously escalating the conflict
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UK transport secretary quits over decade-old cellphone fraud case
British Transport Minister Louise Haigh has resigned over a decade-old fraud conviction for claiming her cellphone was stolen
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November 27, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times
November 27, 2024 at 3:58 PM
November 26, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Unidentified drones seen over 3 British air bases used by US forces
Unidentified drones have been spotted again over three British air bases used by the U.S. Air Force, officials confirmed Tuesday.
November 26, 2024 at 9:13 PM
November 26, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year
Rod Stewart will play the “legends” slot at Britain’s Glastonbury Festival next year, more than two decades after he headlined the music festival
November 26, 2024 at 1:22 PM
November 25, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Kate Middleton invites survivors of Taylor Swift-themed event to Christmas service
Kate will host her annual Christmas service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6.
November 25, 2024 at 6:45 PM
November 25, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Russia captures UK national fighting alongside Ukraine, report says
Reports say the Russian military has captured a Briton fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region
November 25, 2024 at 4:54 PM
November 24, 2024 at 3:18 PM
US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week
The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces
November 24, 2024 at 3:18 PM
November 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM
'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London
A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.
November 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM
November 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK's most expensive cup
A Scottish dairy is making the audacious bid to sell what it’s calling Britain's most expensive cup of coffee
November 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
November 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM
UK watchdog slams family of fundraiser Capt. Tom Moore for making gains from charity
Britain’s charity regulator has sanctioned the daughter and son-in-law of Capt. Tom Moore, saying they personally benefited from a charity set up in the name of the World War II veteran who raised millions for charity by walking laps of his garden duri...
November 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM
November 12, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
The Archbishop of Canterbury resigned after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.
November 12, 2024 at 6:32 PM
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Buffer law banning anti-abortion protests outside clinics to go in effect in England
National buffer zone laws at abortion clinics across England and Wales are set to go into effect Thursday.
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Teen now faces terror charge in alleged stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event: Police
Axel Rudakubana was previously charged with three counts of murder in connection with the July stabbing spree.
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Paul McCartney and George Harrison's kids meet up at London concert: See the reunion
Paul McCartney supported George Harrison’s son Dhani Harrison at his London show.
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Taskmaster hosts dig into long-running British comedy game show's viral appeal
Hosts Alex Horne and Greg Davies talk about the long-running show's challenges and its universal appeal.
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Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer, Boris Johnson claims in memoir
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96.
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Vet team performs world-1st surgery on UK Rhino
A team of over ten vets have on Thursday performed what they described as a ground-breaking world-first surgery on a Rhino with a broken leg.
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Capybara named Cinnamon found days after UK zoo escape
A capybara that went missing from her enclosure in Telford, United Kingdom, was located on Wednesday after sparking a dayslong search.
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UK's Starmer, Biden discuss Ukraine's use of deep-strike missiles inside Russia
Biden and Starmer meet at the White House to discuss possibly allowing Ukraine the use of European-made long-range missiles to strike certain targets deep inside Russia
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2 men charged in Banksy artwork theft from London gallery, police say
Two men were charged with burglary after a Banksy artwork was stolen from a London gallery, the Metropolitan Police said Friday.
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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.
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Oasis' Noel and Liam Gallagher confirm 2025 reunion tour dates
Oasis split after a 2009 fight between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.
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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.
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Taylor Swift meets girls injured in stabbings
The girls were injured in a stabbing at a Swift-themed event in the U.K.
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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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