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Jul 6, 2024, 7:11 AM
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New UK Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is “dead and buried."Jul 6, 2024, 7:11 AM
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Jul 6, 2024, 6:11 AM
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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...Jul 6, 2024, 6:11 AM
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Jul 2, 2024, 5:00 AM
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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.Jul 2, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Jul 5, 2024, 12:25 AM
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New UK prime minister Keir Starmer vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslide
Britain's new prime minister, Keir Starmer, says he will lead a “government of service” on a mission of national renewalJul 5, 2024, 12:25 AM
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Jul 5, 2024, 6:48 AM
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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 touchJul 5, 2024, 6:48 AM
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Jul 5, 2024, 8:07 AM
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Keir Starmer becomes UK PM as conservatives 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.Jul 5, 2024, 8:07 AM
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Jul 5, 2024, 4:52 AM
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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.Jul 5, 2024, 4:52 AM
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Jul 4, 2024, 2:00 AM
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Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change after 14 years of Conservative government
Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change after 14 years of Conservative governmentJul 4, 2024, 2:00 AM
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Jul 3, 2024, 1:08 AM
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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 spinJul 3, 2024, 1:08 AM
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Jul 2, 2024, 9:19 AM
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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 KingdomJul 2, 2024, 9:19 AM
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Jul 2, 2024, 3:40 AM
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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 governmentJul 2, 2024, 3:40 AM
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Jun 27, 2024, 4:40 AM
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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 conditionsJun 27, 2024, 4:40 AM
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Jun 26, 2024, 10:56 AM
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No charges for London driver who had seizure and plowed into a school, killing 2 children
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 predictedJun 26, 2024, 10:56 AM
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Jun 25, 2024, 8:36 AM
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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 circumstanceJun 25, 2024, 8:36 AM
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Jun 24, 2024, 2:45 PM
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Taylor Swift says she is 'swooning' over Travis Kelce's Eras Tour debut: See London photos
See the best moment's from Taylor Swift's three-night run at London's Wembley Stadium.Jun 24, 2024, 2:45 PM
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Jun 22, 2024, 7:20 AM
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Investigation of Russian hack on London hospitals may take weeks amid worries over online data dump
The Russian group Qilin carried out a ransomware attack on London hospitals.Jun 22, 2024, 7:20 AM
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Jun 21, 2024, 4:01 AM
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Bather, beware: British beaches and rivers have a sewage problem. It has seeped into election talk
Britain has become notorious as a place where a casual swim could lead to an extended visit to the toilet, if not the hospitalJun 21, 2024, 4:01 AM
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May 23, 2024, 1:34 PM
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Why British PM Rishi Sunak called snap election for 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.May 23, 2024, 1:34 PM
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May 18, 2024, 5:04 AM
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Radio Caroline, Britain's pirate radio station broadcasting from sea, turns 60 years strong
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.May 18, 2024, 5:04 AM
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Apr 30, 2024, 11:33 AM
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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.Apr 30, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Apr 25, 2024, 3:08 PM
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2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London underwent 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.Apr 25, 2024, 3:08 PM
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Apr 23, 2024, 12:23 PM
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UK approves 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.Apr 23, 2024, 12:23 PM
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Apr 11, 2024, 12:43 PM
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What the 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.Apr 11, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Mar 27, 2024, 11:05 AM
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AI could eliminate nearly 8 million jobs in UK, study shows
AI could herald a "job apocalypse," the study said.Mar 27, 2024, 11:05 AM
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Mar 18, 2024, 2:57 PM
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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.Mar 18, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Mar 14, 2024, 5:00 AM
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'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.Mar 14, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Mar 11, 2024, 11:13 AM
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Bitcoin soars to record high following UK approval of crypto asset
The price of the cryptocurrency surpassed $72,000 on Monday.Mar 11, 2024, 11:13 AM
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Feb 28, 2024, 7:57 AM
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Prince Harry loses security court ruling, potentially impacting his visits to UK
Harry recently returned to the U.K. to see King Charles, who is battling cancer.Feb 28, 2024, 7:57 AM
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Feb 27, 2024, 4:58 PM
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'Mary Poppins' gets new film rating in the UK for 'discriminatory language'
"Mary Poppins" has received a new rating in the United Kingdom due to "discriminatory language" used in the film.Feb 27, 2024, 4:58 PM
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Jan 25, 2024, 9:07 AM
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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.Jan 25, 2024, 9:07 AM
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Jan 23, 2024, 10:42 PM
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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.Jan 23, 2024, 10:42 PM
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Jan 18, 2024, 8:22 AM
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Princess Kate 'doing well' amid hospitalization following abdominal surgery: Palace source
Kate, 42, could remain in the hospital for as long as two weeks, the palace said.Jan 18, 2024, 8:22 AM
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Jan 11, 2024, 5:18 AM
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Archaeologists announce discovery of Anglo-Saxon cemetery with bodies and treasures dating back 1,500 years
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.Jan 11, 2024, 5:18 AM
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Jan 10, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Man pretending to be Queen Elizabeth's footman, selling 'antler walking stick' that never belonged to her, 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.Jan 10, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Dec 8, 2023, 1:04 PM
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George, Charlotte and Louis join Prince William, Princess Kate at Christmas carol service
The Princess of Wales' children supported their mom Kate at her Westminster Abbey service.Dec 8, 2023, 1:04 PM
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Nov 10, 2023, 6:33 AM
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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."Nov 10, 2023, 6:33 AM
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Nov 7, 2023, 9:54 AM
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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.Nov 7, 2023, 9:54 AM
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Sep 28, 2023, 11:09 AM
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Famous 'Sycamore Gap tree' in northern England found cut down overnight; 16-year-old 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.Sep 28, 2023, 11:09 AM
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Sep 27, 2023, 3:58 AM
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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.Sep 27, 2023, 3:58 AM
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Sep 15, 2023, 2:02 PM
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Russian-backed mercenary squad Wagner Group designated as terrorist organization by UK officials
British officials officially declared the Russia-linked private military company as a terrorist group.Sep 15, 2023, 2:02 PM
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