A spring heat wave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering government warnings.

Billionaire Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke watched on as the team's players finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy.

West Ham has been relegated and Tottenham has survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made tearful exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer.

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day.

The United States has a new injury worry three weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.

Arsenal fans in Botswana were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title win in 22 years.

British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London.

Channel 4 has pulled all episodes of “Married at First Sight UK” after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen partners.

Arsenal has closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by beating Burnley 1-0 in its penultimate game of the campaign.

U.S. forward Brenden Aaronson has left the field with an apparent left knee injury while playing for Leeds in the Premier League in a potential concern for the Americans ahead of the World Cup.

Police say 43 people were arrested in London in connection two rival marches on the streets of capital.

Antoine Semenyo has produced a moment of magic for Manchester City to beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final.

Meta Platforms is introducing an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot.

Texans fans need to begin preparing for an early fall trip of nearly five thousand miles.

Texans slated to play Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 18 in London, England

Tottenham has taken a tentative step towards securing its Premier League status after a 1-1 home draw against Leeds.

William Shakespeare's “Hamlet” is having a resurgence with various adaptations and performances worldwide.

A man has pleaded not guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior toward the former Prince Andrew near his home at King Charles III’s Sandringham Estate.

British voters have cast ballots in local and regional elections that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community.

Working from home is the new normal for millions of people in the U.K., and Surrey County Cricket Club has spotted an opportunity to galvanize attendance at its south London ground.

Britain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests.

A woman who drove a Land Rover into a tea party at a London primary school, killing two 8-year-old girls, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.

Elusive street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new sculpture in central London.

The British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an emergency and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites.

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes.

Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome home complete with a water cannon salute for the aircraft he was aboard.

The Kentucky Derby weekend is here, and with it comes the tradition of mint juleps.

Two Jewish men have been stabbed and injured in London on in what police call an act of terror.

Sprinter Allyson Felix is attempting a comeback at age 40 that would give her a chance to add to her Olympic-record medal haul.

Sabastian Sawe hopes the stringent testing regime he underwent before becoming the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in marathon running will prove to the world he is competing clean.

Arsenal has benefited from two defensive blunders to rally for a 2-1 win over Lyon in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinals and keep on course to defend its title.

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history.

Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life.

An English soccer team’s attempts to shake off its rowdy reputation have been damaged by, of all things, a children’s anti-racism booklet.

A proposed bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives has failed.

After nearly three years in jail—and just before his trial was set to begin—the Harris County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the murder case against 50-year-old James London on April 10, citing one reason: it could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Parliament has passed a bill to make cigarettes inaccessible to future generations in the U.K. Children born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be able to buy cigarettes under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Four debut novelists are among the six finalists for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, announced Wednesday.

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war.

Two friends have claimed a bizarre record by driving a decades-old British three-wheel car about 14,000 miles from the U.K. to the southern tip of Africa for the longest trip by a three-wheel vehicle.

A teenager has admitted arson after an attack on a synagogue in London.

Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.

When she died in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was the only monarch most Britons had ever known.

Wolves have been relegated after Crystal Palace and West Ham drew 0-0 in the Premier League.

British police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London as Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of recent incidents targeting their community.

British police say they are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies.

A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.

Tottenham remains rooted inside the relegation zone and Chelsea is stuck outside the Champions League spots.

The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget.

The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of fuel protests that cut off oil deliveries and caused massive traffic jams.

"Paddington The Musical” has won big at London's Olivier Awards, winning seven trophies including best new musical.

Valentín Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos have scored twice each and West Ham has hammered Wolves 4-0 to bolster its hopes of Premier League survival.

Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded in honor of Princess Diana.

A transgender darts player says she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from women’s tournaments.

Britain and Norway have conducted a weekslong operation to deter Russian spy submarines near undersea cables in the North Atlantic.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities.

Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Defending champion Arsenal has advanced to the Women’s Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a London derby.

Ahead of the World Cup, Chris Richards has a new take on what makes America unique.

“Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far.

Scientists are tracing back the history of dogs using the oldest genes from the species ever studied.

British police have arrested two men over an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances from a Jewish charity.

Manchester City has won the English League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year’s tournament.

The Iran war is tightening global tech supply chains by cutting off helium from Qatar, a key source of the gas used in advanced industries like chipmaking.

Court filings show attorney swap as trial approaches

Three men who allege that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims in London.

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war.

Igor Thiago has celebrated his first call-up to the Brazil squad by scoring in Brentford’s 2-2 draw against Wolves in the Premier League.

A film charity has uncovered two episodes of sci-fi series “Doctor Who” that were long believed lost.

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords.

About two dozen couples have taken part in the U.K. Wife Carrying Race, one of the country's quirkiest annual sports events.

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland.

German media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million.

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook.

The Premier League is launching a direct-to-customer streaming platform from next season, chief executive Richard Masters said.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to become the first NFL team to play two home games overseas.

“One Battle After Another” was named best picture at Britain's BAFTA film awards.

Politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards.

Arsenal enjoys a 4-0 rout of Wigan as five Premier League teams avoid upsets to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Britain’s High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to outlawed the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful.

Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League has dwindled from nine points to four in less than a week.

A U.S. judge says President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027.

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up.

The charity founded by Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is shutting down following the release of emails showing the depth of her friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Tottenham has done fierce rival Arsenal a huge favor in the Premier League title race.

Alessia Russo scored a pair of second-half goals in a 10-minute span to cap a 6-0 victiory for Arsenal over Moroccan club ASFAR for a spot in the final of the first Women’s Champions Cup.

Spain winger Adama Traoré has joined West Ham from Fulham and says a movie about his new team taught him about the passion of its fans.

Wrexham’s bid for a fourth straight promotion and a place in the Premier League is gaining steam.

Elizabeth Hurley has accused the Daily Mail's publisher of tapping her phones and stealing her medical records.

An emotional Prince Harry struck a defensive tone at the start of his testimony against the Daily Mail's publisher.

Britain’s government has approved a massive new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers.

The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move.

Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.

A heckler yelled “leave Greenland alone!”.

A British police force chief has retired following criticism over a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa last year.

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from Lucasfilm after more than 13 years.