US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats' visit to Kyiv
The United States and Britain have pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats.
UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with his Irish counterpart, Saturday in what was billed as an attempt to reset relations between the two countries after years of tensions following the U.K.’s departure from the European Union.
Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talks
President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks next week in Washington that are expected to touch on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Hewlett Packard won't drop its UK claim against tech mogul Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank
Hewlett Packard Enterprise says it won’t drop its U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch.
UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that his government is looking at introducing tougher anti-smoking measures, which could potentially see a ban on smoking in outdoor spaces, including at pubs and restaurants.
Member of British journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel in eastern Ukraine
A British safety adviser working with a team of Reuters journalists was killed when a Russian missile struck a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk.
What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard
Specialist cave divers working in 12-minute underwater shifts are searching for six missing passengers and crew, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, believed to be in the submerged wreck of a luxury yacht that was slammed by a powerful storm and swiftly sank off Sicily.
Deep seas and tight spaces impede search for 6 missing after yacht sinks off Sicily
Police divers have resumed searching for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank off Sicily.
Who is Mike Lynch? A look at the British tech tycoon killed when his yacht sank off Sicily
Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died after his yacht sank off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that had tarnished his legacy as an icon of British ingenuity.
UK prime minister talks of 'standing army' of police to deal with rioting across Britain
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a “standing army” of specialist police will be set up to deal with rioting and the justice system will be ramped up to deal with hundreds of arrests after violent disorder rocked cities across the nation over the past week.
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group.
Man arrested after British soldier was stabbed and seriously hurt in attack near barracks
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a British army officer was stabbed and seriously injured near a barracks in southeast England.
Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War
Archeologists with the National Park Service say they have found musket balls that date back nearly 250 years and were fired during one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War.
UK Foreign Secretary visits Israel and West Bank and calls for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza
The new British foreign secretary has called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories, his second international trip since Labour’s resounding victory in elections earlier this month.
King Charles III hosts Idris Elba to hear from young people about the troubles they face
We hear you: That was the simple message offered to a group of young people hosted in London by King Charles III.
In international debut, new UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at NATO summit
Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made his maiden appearance on the international stage with a strong signal of support for Ukraine and a pat on the back from President Joe Biden.
The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US
A trio of extraordinary stories are increasing the pressure on The Washington Post's new leadership, along with highlighting the differences in journalism practices in England and the United States.
Hour by hour: A brief timeline of the Allies' June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of occupied France
June 6, 1944, began with Allied aircraft bombing German defenses in Normany, followed by some 1,200 aircraft who carry airborne troops.
Barred from combat, women working as codebreakers, cartographers and coxswains helped D-Day succeed
The history of the D-Day invasion that changed the course of World War II is often told through the stories of the men who fought and died when the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
A British neonatal nurse convicted of killing 7 babies loses her bid to appeal
A British neonatal nurse who was convicted of murdering seven babies and the attempted murder of six others has lost her bid to appeal.
'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care
Passengers on the Singapore Airlines flight that descended sharply after hitting severe turbulence have described the “sheer terror” of the aircraft shuddering, loose items flying and people wrenched so badly that 20 remain in intensive care.
UK inflation lowest in 3 years. Prime Minister Sunak makes it a focus in election call for July 4
Inflation in the U.K. fell sharply to its lowest level in nearly three years in April on the back of big declines in domestic bills.
Gucci brings glitz and glamor to London's Tate Modern museum with star-studded fashion show
Luxury Italian fashion house Gucci has brought glitz and glamor to London's Tate Moden museum with a star-studded cruise collection show.
Bank of England edges closer to rate cut, possibly in June, as it predicts below-target inflation
The Bank of England is keeping its main U.K. interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25% though it gave a broad hint that a reduction could be on the cards as soon as June as inflation is forecast to fall below target.
The UK says a huge payroll data breach by a 'malign actor' has exposed details of military personnel
British officials say the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors and air force members have been exposed in a data breach at a payroll system.
2 men charged in the UK with spying for China are granted bail after a court appearance in London
A former researcher working in the U.K. Parliament and another man charged with spying for China have been granted bail after a court appearance in London.
5 migrants have died while crossing the English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
French authorities say five people, including a child, died while trying to cross the English Channel, just hours after the British government approved a migrant bill to deport some of those who entered the country illegally to Rwanda.
Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury charges
Prosecutors say 15 former British soldiers won’t face charges for perjury at an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, one of the deadliest days of the decades-long Northern Ireland conflict.
A senior UK lawmaker fell victim to a sexting scam. His colleagues are being urged to go to police
British lawmakers who may have been targeted in a sexting scam were urged Friday to go to police, after a senior Conservative admitted disclosing the personal phone numbers of some colleagues to an unknown individual who held “compromising” material on him.
UK inflation is heading in 'right direction,' but Bank of England isn't ready to cut rates
The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate unchanged at a 16-year high even though inflation continues to drop from multi-decade peaks.
Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in June
Organizers of the Glastonbury Festival have announced the lineup so far for arguably the world’s most famous music festival.
UK government says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers
The U.K. government says it will back legislation banning foreign state ownership of British newspapers and magazines, a move that could upend a planned takeover by a United Arab Emirates consortium of the Telegraph Media Group.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer tell appeals judges that Jeffrey Epstein's Florida plea deal protects her
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer has asked a federal appeals court to toss out her sex trafficking conviction and 20-year prison sentence, saying Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 non-prosecution deal with a U.S. attorney in Florida should have prevented her prosecution.
Stories of migration from around the world are longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Novels that give voice to the often unheard stories of migrants around the world are among the nominees for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Fast car, slow return: Ferrari stolen in 1995 from a Formula One driver is recovered by UK police
British police have recovered a Ferrari stolen from Formula One driver Gerhard Berger in Italy almost three decades ago.
The UK is stepping up lawmakers' security as tensions flare over the Israel-Hamas war
The British government is stepping up security for lawmakers after politicians reported threats and intimidation connected to the Israel-Hamas war.
Cheers to being crooked again. Quirky English pub bulldozed after a fire to be rebuilt as it was
The owners of a quirky 18th century British pub unlawfully bulldozed after a fire last year have been ordered by a local council to rebuild it, keeping with its previous lopsided specifications.
UK lawmakers seek reassurances about nuclear deterrent after reports of a failed missile test
British lawmakers are seeking reassurances about the nation’s nuclear deterrent after reports that a test of the system failed dramatically last month when an unarmed missile crashed into the sea near the submarine from which it was launched.
Ransomware group LockBit is disrupted by a global police operation that includes 2 arrests
Law enforcement agencies say they have infiltrated and disrupted a prolific ransomware syndicate behind cyberattacks around the world.
Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has toured battle sites of the Falklands War during a visit meant to underline that the Falkland Islands are a “valued part of the British family.”.
'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards
Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” has won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.
Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards
“Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” are the leading contenders for Sunday's British Academy Film Awards.
UK fell into recession at the end of 2023 as economy takes center stage in runup to general election
The British economy fell into recession at the end of 2023 as output shrank more than anticipated in the final three months of the year.
Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum
Seven royal artifacts looted 150 years ago by British colonial forces from Ghana’s ancient Asante kingdom have been returned to the kingdom.
By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much
The palace’s disclosure that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer shattered centuries of British history and tradition.
A woman and her 2 young daughters are in a hospital after a 'corrosive substance' attack in London
A woman and her two young daughters are in a hospital being treated for injuries after a man threw a corrosive substance at them in south London.
UK police hunt for a man suspected of throwing a 'corrosive substance' that injured 9 in London
British police are hunting for a suspect after several people were injured with a corrosive substance in London.
French President Macron joins India's Republic Day celebrations as chief guest
Thousands of people have lined a ceremonial boulevard in the heart of India’s capital to watch a colorful parade showcasing the country’s military power and cultural heritage to mark its 75th Republic Day.
Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as 'Invasion Day'
Thousands of Australians protested the anniversary of British colonization of their country with large crowds urging for Australia Day to be moved and for a day of mourning on the holiday some call “Invasion Day.”.
US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen
The U.S. and British militaries have bombed eight locations used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.
Two British warships collided in a Middle East port. No one was injured but damage was sustained
The British navy says two of its warships have collided in a harbor in Bahrain, causing damage but no injuries.
US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say
U.S. officials say American fighter jets struck Iranian-backed Houthi rebel sites for the sixth time Friday, taking out anti-ship missile launchers that were prepared to fire.
Tata Steel announces plans to cut 2,800 jobs in a blow to Welsh town built on steelmaking
Indian firm Tata Steel says it will close both blast furnaces at its plant in Port Talbot in Wales, eliminating 2,800 jobs.
US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks
U.S. forces have conducted a fifth strike against Iranian-backed Houthi rebel military sites in Yemen.
US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen
The U.S. military has launched another wave of missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, marking the fourth time in days it has directly targeted the group.
Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana
Venezuela says it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations.
A British warship arrives in Guyana as tensions heat up in border dispute with Venezuela
A British warship has arrived in Guyana amid rising tensions from a border dispute between the former British colony and Venezuela.
British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug
British Home Secretary James Cleverly is under fire for making a date rape joke at a party just hours after announcing plans to crack down on the offense.
Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill
Ireland’s government says it is taking legal action against British authorities over a controversial law that gives some immunity from prosecution for offenses committed during three decades of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.
UK rate cut speculation swells as inflation falls by more than anticipated to 2-year low of 3.9%
Inflation in the U.K. as measured by the consumer prices index has eased back to its lowest level in more than two years.
A study says Gen Z experiences anxiety when ordering out at restaurants. Can you relate?
A study conducted by British restaurant chain Prezzo found that over 80% of Gen Z adults between 18 to 24 years old experience some form of “menu anxiety” when faced with placing orders when dining out, according to the NY Post.
Russell Brand questioned by London police over 6 more sexual offense claims, UK media say
British media report that comedian Russell Brand has been questioned for a second time by police investigating allegations of sexual offenses.
Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill
British lawmakers have voted in favor of the government’s plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda.
A British Palestinian surgeon gave testimony to a UK war crimes unit after returning from Gaza
A British Palestinian surgeon who spent weeks in the Gaza Strip during the current Israel-Hamas war as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team says he's given testimony to a British war crimes investigation unit.
Coldplay concert in Malaysia can be stopped by organizers if the band misbehaves, government says
A Malaysian minister said organizers of a Coldplay concert are able to stop Wednesday's show if the British rock band misbehaves.
UK leader Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the U.K. is setting up a new science initiative to help develop flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat and other crops that are more resilient to climate change.
Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support
More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert on Wednesday night over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community.
A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle in Britain and Italy has died
A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle involving her parents, British health officials and the Italian government has died.
UK judge decries legal tactics used by sick child's parents as he refuses to let her die at home
A British judge has expressed profound concerns about the tactics of the parents of a terminally ill infant as he refused to allow them to take her home from the hospital to die.
Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support
Dozens of conservative Muslims are calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert this month in Indonesia.
Parents of a terminally ill baby lose UK legal battle to bring her home
A judge at Britain’s High Court has ruled that life support for a terminally ill 8-month-old baby should be withdrawn at a hospice or hospital.
Italy grants citizenship to a terminally ill British baby after a Vatican hospital offers her care
An 8-month-old terminally ill British girl has been granted Italian citizenship after a court in Britain authorized the withdrawal of life-supporting invasive treatment.
4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled 'America,' at Churchill's birthplace
Four men have been charged over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born.
King Charles III seeks to look ahead in a visit to Kenya. But he'll have history to contend with
King Charles III wants to look to the future when his four-day state visit to Kenya starts on Tuesday.
Inflation in UK unchanged at 6.7% in September, still way more than Bank of England's target of 2%
Inflation in the U.K. held steady at 6.7% in September as easing food and drink price rises were offset by higher fuel costs for motorists.
An independent inquiry opens into alleged unlawful killings by UK special forces in Afghanistan
An independent inquiry has opened in the U.K. to examine claims that British special forces murdered dozens of Afghan men during counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan a decade ago.
Shares in troubled British lender Metro Bank bounce back by a third as asset sale speculation swirls
Shares in the troubled British lender Metro Bank have bounced back by a third on reports that it has been sounding out bigger rivals to buy a chunk of its assets.
Israeli suspects to plead to charges of raping of a British woman after defense lawyers get material
A lawyer says five Israelis accused of gang raping a British woman in a Cyprus hotel room won’t plead to charges including rape, sexual assault and abduction until prosecutors hand over key material including DNA tests, fingerprints and eyewitness testimony.
High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice
The British government is considering scrapping a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England.
Naval Station Mayport welcomes British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales
More than 900 sailors assigned to the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrived at Naval Station Mayport Wednesday morning.
UK economy shrinks in July amid bad weather and doctors' strikes
The British economy shrank by 0.5% in July after a series of strikes, particularly by doctors at the start of their careers, and unseasonably wet weather.