Emergency alerts sent in southwest England as UK braces for big storm
Read full article: Emergency alerts sent in southwest England as UK braces for big stormBritain is bracing for potentially life-threatening winds, rains and snowfall as a severe storm headed in from the southwest of England during what already has been one of the country’s worst cold snaps in years.
Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
Read full article: Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate UkraineThe head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”.
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought
Read full article: Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thoughtArchaeologists in Britain say they have found the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making, dating to around 400,000 years ago.
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
Read full article: Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 millionA rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.
Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
Read full article: Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EUThe Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January.
UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budget
Read full article: UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budgetBritain’s Labour government is seeking to shift the political narrative with a tax-raising budget aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing child poverty.
Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth
Read full article: Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growthBritain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed drug test, promoter says
Read full article: Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed drug test, promoter saysQueensberry Promotions says former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley.
No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his name
Read full article: No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his nameThe former Prince Andrew has officially changed his name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding a hyphen to align with the royal family’s surname style.
William and Kate win privacy case against French magazine over family holiday photos
Read full article: William and Kate win privacy case against French magazine over family holiday photosThe Prince and Princess of Wales have won a legal case against a French magazine for publishing photos of their children on a skiing holiday.
Relay revamp featuring Lyles and Richardson has US Olympic team looking for gold at 2028 LA Games
Read full article: Relay revamp featuring Lyles and Richardson has US Olympic team looking for gold at 2028 LA GamesThe U.S. track team overhauled its struggling relay strategy to start this Olympic cycle and won four of five possible gold medals at the world championships in Tokyo last month.
UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cut
Read full article: UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cutInflation in the U.K. has unexpectedly held steady in the year to September, according to official figures released Wednesday.
UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market
Read full article: UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive marketBritain’s antitrust watchdog is labeling Google a “strategic” player in the online search advertising market, paving the way for regulators to force the company to change its business practices to ensure more competition in that market.
UK prosecutor says a spying case collapsed because the government wouldn't call China a threat
Read full article: UK prosecutor says a spying case collapsed because the government wouldn't call China a threatEngland's chief prosecutor says the trial of two British men accused of spying for China collapsed because the government refused to label China a national security threat.
George Russell wins F1's Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors' title
Read full article: George Russell wins F1's Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors' titleGeorge Russell has won the Singapore Grand Prix in dominant style as McLaren secured the Formula 1 constructors’ championship with six races to go.
Starmer argues for inclusive patrotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain
Read full article: Starmer argues for inclusive patrotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide BritainPrime Minister Keir Starmer gas accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage of crossing “a moral line” with his anti-immigtration stance.
Body of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK rise
Read full article: Body of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK riseFrench authorities have announced the discovery of a body on a beach used by migrants attempting to cross from northern France to the U.K. on flimsy boats.
Jaguar Land Rover says a shutdown will continue until at least Oct 1 after cyberattack
Read full article: Jaguar Land Rover says a shutdown will continue until at least Oct 1 after cyberattackJaguar Land Rover has announced that its production lines will remain halted until at least Oct. 1 after a cyberattack.
Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats
Read full article: Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threatsThe outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has given a wide-ranging speech on the threats facing the West as he prepares to leave office later this month.
British politicians condemn Elon Musk's comments at anti-migrant rally
Read full article: British politicians condemn Elon Musk's comments at anti-migrant rallyPrime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as dangerous comments by Elon Musk, who told an anti-immigration rally in London that violence is coming to Britain and urged people to fight back.
UK's National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collection
Read full article: UK's National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collectionBritain’s National Gallery has announced it will use almost half a billion dollars in donations to open a new wing that will allow it to expand its collection into modern art.
Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to power
Read full article: Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to powerNigel Farage has made a bold pitch to his Reform UK party, echoing themes that helped Donald Trump rise to power.
British cyclist Froome 'in good spirits' after surgery on injuries from training accident
Read full article: British cyclist Froome 'in good spirits' after surgery on injuries from training accidentFour-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome underwent successful surgery after sustaining a fractured vertebrae, collapsed lung and five broken ribs in a training accident in France.
British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfires
Read full article: British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfiresBritain's government has agreed to pay millions to Kenyans to settle a lawsuit after its military forces lost legal immunity in Kenya.
Pope affirms right of people to return home after unjust exile in meeting with Chagos refugees
Read full article: Pope affirms right of people to return home after unjust exile in meeting with Chagos refugeesPope Leo XIV has affirmed the right of people to return to their homes after an unjust exile.
UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice president
Read full article: UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice presidentBritain's top diplomat has been given a formal warning for fishing without a license during a recent outing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programs
Read full article: Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programsPrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, announced Monday that their media company's partnership with Netflix has been extended with a multiyear, first-look deal.
Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activists
Read full article: Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activistsHong Kong authorities have strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security.
Lando Norris holds off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win F1's Hungarian Grand Prix
Read full article: Lando Norris holds off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win F1's Hungarian Grand PrixLando Norris beat his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by less than a second to win the Hungarian Grand Prix in a tense finish.
Lewis Hamilton says he's 'useless' and suggests a driver change at Ferrari after teammate takes pole
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton says he's 'useless' and suggests a driver change at Ferrari after teammate takes poleLewis Hamilton called himself “absolutely useless” and suggested Ferrari should change drivers after he qualified 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with teammate Charles Leclerc on pole.
Five different countries take gold medals on a wide-open day at the swim world championships
Read full article: Five different countries take gold medals on a wide-open day at the swim world championshipsThe gold medals were spread around Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer McIntosh from any finals on Day 6 in Singapore.
What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state means
Read full article: What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state meansBritain has announced it will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, stops building settlements in the West Bank, and commits to a two-state solution.
Leaders Starmer and Modi hail long-sought India-UK trade deal as historic
Read full article: Leaders Starmer and Modi hail long-sought India-UK trade deal as historicThe prime ministers of Britain and India have sealed a major trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on products like Scotch whisky and Indian spices.
Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charity
Read full article: Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charityPrince Harry has followed in his late mother’s footsteps by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old war zones.
Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leak
Read full article: Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leakThousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their identities raised fears that the Taliban could target them.
Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of Destiny
Read full article: Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of DestinyA man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny.
Princess of Wales hands out trophy to Jannik Sinner after Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz
Read full article: Princess of Wales hands out trophy to Jannik Sinner after Wimbledon final against Carlos AlcarazKate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon along with her husband Prince William and two of their children to watch the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Kate, Princess of Wales, presents winner's trophy to Iga Swiatek after women's final at Wimbledon
Read full article: Kate, Princess of Wales, presents winner's trophy to Iga Swiatek after women's final at WimbledonKate, the Princess of Wales, handed out the trophy to Iga Swiatek after the women’s Wimbledon final, after not attending last year’s match while she was recovering from cancer.
UK and France agree to send some migrants arriving in Britain by boat back to France
Read full article: UK and France agree to send some migrants arriving in Britain by boat back to FranceBritain and France have agreed to a pilot plan that will send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France as the U.K. government struggles to tamp down criticism that it has lost control of the country’s borders.
At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Read full article: At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandalA report says at least 13 people were thought to have taken their own lives as a result of Britain’s Post Office scandal.
King Charles III leads the UK in marking 20 years since the deadly 7/7 London bombings
Read full article: King Charles III leads the UK in marking 20 years since the deadly 7/7 London bombingsKing Charles III is leading commemorations marking 20 years since the London transit bombings, the deadliest attack on the city since World War II.
Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka holds off home favorite Emma Raducanu at Centre Court
Read full article: Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka holds off home favorite Emma Raducanu at Centre CourtTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka staved off an upset bid by resurgent Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon by beating the home favorite 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the third-round at a raucous Centre Court.
Raducanu shows glimpses of best form in beating former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova
Read full article: Raducanu shows glimpses of best form in beating former Wimbledon champion VondrousovaEmma Raducanu played some of her best tennis since her U.S. Open title run in 2021 by sweeping aside former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 and reach the third round.
Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilities
Read full article: Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilitiesDefense tech hackathons are attracting engineering students, tech industry workers and hobbyists to solve military challenges.
Lando Norris says the 'F1' movie mirrors his rivalry with Oscar Piastri after Canada collision
Read full article: Lando Norris says the 'F1' movie mirrors his rivalry with Oscar Piastri after Canada collisionLando Norris says the new Formula 1 movie contains some reminders of his own rivalry with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after their collision at the Canadian Grand Prix.
UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers for 'inciting extremist violence'
Read full article: UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers for 'inciting extremist violence'Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie
Read full article: Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam NorrieNovak Djokovic has earned his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round.
Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Read full article: Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir StarmerBritish police say that a fourth man has been arrested in connection to a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Pope Leo XIV blesses cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia as final stage enters Vatican gardens
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV blesses cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia as final stage enters Vatican gardensPope Leo XIV blessed the 159 cyclists competing in the Giro d’Italia as the three-week race’s final stage began with an unprecedented ride through the Vatican gardens behind St. Peter’s Basilica.
The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending
Read full article: The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spendingThe British government is about to outline the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send “a message to Moscow.”.
UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collision
Read full article: UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collisionPolice have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship title.
Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividends
Read full article: Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividendsBritain’s biggest water company has been fined almost 123 million pounds or $166 million for releasing sewage into rivers and streams while paying dividends to its shareholders.
US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaper
Read full article: US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaperA consortium led by U.S. investment firm Redbird Capital Partners has agreed to buy the publisher of Britain’s 170-year-old Daily Telegraph newspaper for about $674 million.
Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024
Read full article: Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024Fewer work and study visas contributed to a near-halving in net migration into the U.K. — the number of people moving to the U.K. minus the number of those moving abroad — in 2024.
UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US base
Read full article: UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US baseBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerA second man has been charged over a series of fires that targeted properties linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties
Read full article: A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's propertiesA second man has been arrested on arson charges in connection with a series of fires targeting property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubs
Read full article: Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubsBritain's prime minister says his government is talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers as they wait to be deported.
UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter
Read full article: UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarterThe British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of 2025, in a welcome boost to the Labour government, which has made lifting the country’s growth its number one priority.
Not for the first time, a UK government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigration
Read full article: Not for the first time, a UK government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigrationBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to cut immigration numbers and make it harder to settle in the U.K. He is confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party that could threaten the country’s political establishment.
Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering intel on Greenland
Read full article: Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering intel on GreenlandDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiations
Read full article: UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiationsBritain and India have agreed on a hard-wrought free trade agreement that will reduce or eliminate tariffs on Scotch whisky and scores of other products.
100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII
Read full article: 100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWIIA 100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran accepted the thanks of a nation Monday as Britain paused to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Lando Norris beats teammate Oscar Piastri in eventful sprint race at rainy Miami Grand Prix
Read full article: Lando Norris beats teammate Oscar Piastri in eventful sprint race at rainy Miami Grand PrixLando Norris beat McLaren Racing teammate Oscar Piastri to win the sprint race held ahead of qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix.
The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs
Read full article: The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differsBritain has announced a major investment in wind power as it hosts an international summit on energy security.
Transgender women in Britain fear ruling could place toilets, sports and hospitals off limits
Read full article: Transgender women in Britain fear ruling could place toilets, sports and hospitals off limitsThe head of the U.K. Equality and Human Rights Commission says a Supreme Court ruling will exclude transgender women from women’s toilets, hospital wards and sports teams.
An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of civil war, but peace is elusive
Read full article: An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of civil war, but peace is elusiveBritain and the European Union have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to ease suffering in Sudan.
UK will set 'high trust bar' for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister says
Read full article: UK will set 'high trust bar' for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister saysChinese companies will have to clear a “high trust bar” when investing in key sectors in the U.K., the country’s business secretary said after he took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners.
UK government takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye
Read full article: UK government takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner JingyeU.K. lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel directly from scratch.
Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to US as it develops post-tariff plans
Read full article: Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to US as it develops post-tariff plansThe British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump administration.
King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment
Read full article: King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatmentBuckingham Palace says King Charles III was hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects,’’ related to a scheduled cancer treatment.