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UK foreign secretary visits Bosnia to pledge support

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is visiting Sarajevo to reaffirm the U.K.’s commitment to peace and stability in Bosnia amid growing fears of malign influence from Russia in the ethnically-divided Balkan country.

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How Countries Like The U.K. Have Quelled Gun Violence

The United Kingdom has one of the lowest rates of gun violence deaths in the world, and it also has one of the strictest sets of gun restrictions.

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Kremlin critic Bill Browder recounts narrowly escaping a Russian plot against him at Davos

Browder was once Russia's largest foreign investor, making millions in the 1990s and early 2000s in the heady years following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Boris Johnson Is Undermining Britain’s One Superpower

The Tory government has diminished the country’s soft-power appeal with pointless cultural attacks, most recently on European-inspired human-rights legislation.

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An Oklahoma state rep proposed legislation that would mandate young men get mandatory vasectomies

Mickey Dollens made the suggestion before other legislators in response to a restrictive Oklahoma law that bans abortion from the point of conception.

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An Oklahoma state rep proposed legislation that would mandate young men get mandatory vasectomies

Mickey Dollens made the suggestion before other legislators in response to a restrictive Oklahoma law that bans abortion from the point of conception.

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Potential Case Of Monkeypox Being Investigated In New York City

The virus causes flu-like symptoms and has been identified in the U.S., France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Canada and the U.K.

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N Ireland party leader pans Pelosi's warning on Brexit terms

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing criticism from the leader of Northern Ireland’s biggest unionist party after saying Congress won’t approve a trade deal with the U.K. if Britain scraps the agreement governing post-Brexit trade on the Irish island.

British consulate to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year on throne at Hermann Park

The British Consulate-General, Houston will host a Texas-sized celebration for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with a garden party and festival on June 2 in Houston, according to a release.

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In the fight against climate change, seaweed could be a surprising — but vital — weapon

Seaweed is found in everything from food and cosmetics to gardening products and packaging.

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AP Interview: Scottish leader stresses independence, NATO

Scotland's leader says the Russian war in Ukraine only makes Scotland’s drive for independence from the U.K. more important.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Fact-checking claims about Brexit

Ministers have been talking about Northern Ireland taxation, trade and solar panels.

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UK warns 'no choice but to act' to change Brexit deal

Britain’s foreign secretary has warned the European Union that the U.K. will have “no choice but to act” to revoke parts of a Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland if the EU doesn't show flexibility.

NI election 2022: DUP threatens to stop NI Assembly functioning

But UK comments on overriding parts of the Brexit deal to assuage unionists provokes EU anger.

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Virgin Orbit will loft test satellites for US, UK militaries on 1st-ever launch from English soil

The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office will launch a joint mission with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense on Virgin Orbit's first-ever launch from the UK.

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NI election 2022: NI public cannot be left high and dry, PM told

Sinn Féin tells Boris Johnson the DUP's refusal to form an executive is punishing workers and families.

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Northern Ireland parties vow to work together after Sinn Fein win

This is the first time in Northern Ireland's history that an Irish nationalist party has had the biggest majority in Northern Ireland's Assembly.

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Northern Ireland parties vow to work together after Sinn Fein win

This is the first time in Northern Ireland's history that an Irish nationalist party has had the biggest majority in Northern Ireland's Assembly.

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EXPLAINER: What's next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins?

The election of Sinn Fein as the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly is a historic moment.

Russian TV shows simulation of Britain and Ireland wiped out by nuke

As a video simulation of what a nuclear attack might look like played in the background, a Russian state media host asserted that a strike of that magnitude would “turn whatever might be left of [the British Isles] into a radioactive desert unfit for anything for a long time.”

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Zelensky thanks UK, Europe for aid, warns 'agressor' of 'unpleasant surprise'

In a speech to Ukraine's Parliament, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the United Kingdom, Europe and the 'whole world' for supporting the country in its conflict with Russia. He also warned of an 'unpleasant surprise' that awaits the 'agressor'.

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Strong BP profit renews call for energy sector windfall tax

BP posted its highest quarterly profit in more than a decade thanks to surging oil and gas prices.

Madeleine McCann disappearance: 15 years later, parents say answers still "essential." Now they have reason to hope.

But on this anniversary, for the first time since her disappearance in Portugal, the British toddler's family has reason to hope.

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Pelosi thanks Zelenskyy for 'fight for freedom'

US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi met Ukraine's president during a visit to the country's embattled capital, Kyiv.

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Virgin Orbit's 1st UK launch will loft a satellite to track illegal activity at sea

Virgin Orbit has revealed another satellite for its LauncherOne launch from the new spaceport in Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It will track ships from space and clamp down on illegal activities.

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Ukraine admits 'serious losses' in eastern battles, but says Russia's are 'colossal'

Ukraine on Friday is admitting to have suffered “serious losses” in battles in the country’s east, but added that Russia’s are “colossal”.

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Terror prosecutions of people back in UK from Syria not counted

There is no government data on how many people are prosecuted for terror offences after returning from Syria.

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UK royals postpone Grenada leg of Caribbean tour

The Earl and Countess of Wessex have postponed a visit to Grenada amid the controversy surrounding the crown’s continuing role in Britain’s former colonies in the Caribbean

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Multiple People Arrested During U.K. Climate Protest On Oil Tanker

More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks during environmental protests across the United Kingdom.

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Multiple People Arrested During U.K. Climate Protest On Oil Tanker

More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks during environmental protests across the United Kingdom.

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Prince Harry and Meghan open Invictus Games amid security battle

Prince Harry and Meghan kicked off the Invictus Games in the Netherlands after their secret visit to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. At the same time, Harry is fighting for his family to receive the same protection as active royals. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for Saturday TODAY.

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UK says Rwanda flights to start in weeks; critics slam plan

The British government says it plans to start putting asylum-seekers on one-way flights to Rwanda within weeks

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UK says Rwanda flights to start in weeks; critics slam plan

The British government says it plans to start putting asylum-seekers on one-way flights to Rwanda within weeks.

U.K. shouldn't pair female Ukrainian refugees with lone male hosts, the U.N. says

Citing "increasing reports of Ukrainian women feeling at risk from their sponsors," the U.N.'s refugee agency is urging U.K. officials to refine the matching process for its Homes for Ukraine program.

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U.K. government blasted as "racist" and "inhumane" for plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

Rwanda welcomed the $157 million deal to resettle people who enter the U.K. illegally, but a rights group accused Boris Johnson's government of "offshoring" its responsibilities.

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UK investigating puzzling spike in liver disease in children

Scientists are investigating a puzzling spike in liver disease in children across the United Kingdom

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UK inflation rises at the fastest pace in 30 years

British consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in 30 years last month, fueled by soaring prices for household energy and motor fuels.

UK inflation hits 30-year high of 7% as energy prices surge

U.K. inflation came in at an annual 7% in March, its highest since for 30 years.

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Jailed Egypt activist becomes UK citizen in push for freedom

The family of a leading Egyptian pro-democracy activist who has been imprisoned for more than 3 1/2 years has obtained a British passport

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Zelensky praises Boris Johnson’s support on sanctions, aid after surprise visit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky walked the streets of Kyiv, flanked by soldiers.

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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to Ukraine's capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy​ said he was grateful for the prime minister's visit, calling it an important meeting during "very difficult and turbulent times for our country."

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UK sanctions the daughters of Putin and foreign minister Lavrov

The United Kingdom is going after what it calls the "lavish lifestyles" of the daughters of Russia's president and foreign minister.

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UK defends Ukraine refugee policy amid anger at slow pace

The British government is defending its Ukraine refugee policy despite figures indicating that only 12,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war have arrived in the U.K. The figure from the government includes 10,800 people who came to join family members in Britain, and just 1,200 under the Homes for Ukraine program set up to match refuges with volunteer hosts

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UK defends Ukraine refugee policy amid anger at slow pace

The British government is defending its Ukraine refugee policy despite figures indicating that only 12,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war have arrived in the U.K. The figure from the government includes 10,800 people who came to join family members in Britain, and just 1,200 under the Homes for Ukraine program set up to match refuges with volunteer hosts.

Ferrero recalls Kinder chocolates in U.S. over Salmonella fears

The move follows recalls earlier in the week in the U.K. and several European countries over concerns around products from a Belgian factory, though the bacteria haven't been found in any Kinder products yet.

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U.S. developing hypersonic missiles with U.K. and Australia

The move comes as China and Russia make rapid advances in their programs. Hypersonic missiles are so fast they can't be intercepted by any current missile defense system.

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US targets Putin’s daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Russia in retaliation for “war crimes” in Ukraine.

Here's why most of us love the smell of vanilla and peaches and not sweaty feet

Researchers found that most people share similar preferences when it comes to smell and has little to do cultural background.

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Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. say they will develop hypersonic missiles

The announcement comes amid growing concern by the U.S. and its allies about China's growing military assertiveness and Washington's concern of Russia using the weapons in Ukraine.

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Sri Lanka's crisis follows similar pattern as Arab Spring, say analysts

Sri Lanka's cabinet and central bank governor have quit in the face of mounting public anger and mass protests over rising food and fuel prices.

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Ukraine's president to tell UN Security Council about war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.N. Security Council for the first time Tuesday at a meeting that is certain to focus on what appear to be widespread deliberate killings of civilians by Russian troops

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Ukraine's president to address UN Security Council on war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.N. Security Council for the first time Tuesday at a meeting that is certain to focus on what appear to be widespread deliberate killings of civilians by Russian troops

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Some Russian oligarchs are using U.K. data privacy law to sue

The U.K.’s data privacy laws, which were intended to prevent ads from tracking consumers too closely around the Internet, are now being used to sue anyone holding undesirable information on their devices.

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A $49M Russian superyacht has been detained by U.K. officials near London

Detaining the yacht, named Phi, is "a clear and stark warning to Putin and his cronies," Britain's transport secretary said. Officials said the yacht's ownership is "deliberately well hidden."

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China, Russia cool to US aim for more N. Korea sanctions

North Korea’s test of a big new intercontinental ballistic missile is prompting the United States to press for stiffer U.N. sanctions

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Prince William tells Jamaicans slavery ‘stains our history’ but stops short of apology

William’s comments — and his omissions — in a speech in Jamaica have sparked a debate about how the British royal family should address its historical links to slavery.

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Protesters in Jamaica greet Prince William and Kate with demand that U.K. "apologize now" for slave trading past

Hours before Prince William and Kate touched down, protesters called on Britain to "apologize now" for its colonial past.

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When the latest COVID wave arrives, do nothing

When the latest COVID wave arrives, do nothing

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Protesters in Jamaica spurn British royals ahead of official visit

The protest comes a couple of days after dozens of prominent leaders in Jamaica publicized a letter demanding that Britain apologize and award its former colony slavery reparations.

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UK inflation hits fresh multi-decade high of 6.2% on surging energy prices

U.K. inflation came in at an annual 6.2% in February, its highest since March 1992, as soaring food and energy costs continue to deepen the country's cost of living crisis.

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Protesters in Jamaica spurn royals ahead of official visit

Protesters in Jamaica have raised their fists and donned T-shirts emblazoned with a pair of shackled Black wrists surrounded by the phrases “Seh Yuh Sorry!”.

British captive freed from Iran after six years asks her government why it took so long to get her home

The British government has long denied a link between the debt and the detention of British Iranian citizens, but it was clear to most observers — and Zaghari-Radcliffe herself — that there was one. “How many foreign secretaries does it take for someone to come out?” said Zaghari-Radcliffe. Iran paid money to the International Military Services (IMS), an arms-trading subsidiary of the British Defense Ministry. Story continues below advertisementAt the news conference, a reporter asked Zaghari-Radcliffe if the British debt to Iran held back her release. A third detainee, Morad Tahbaz, an environmentalist who has British, Iranian and American citizenship, was reported to be included in the release, but remains in Iran in prison.

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Major UK ferry operator fires 800 crew after pausing service

P&O Ferries, one of the largest ferry operators serving the United Kingdom, has fired 800 crew members with “immediate″ effect.

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EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury

The European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs their love of luxury and block Russia from cashing in on its lucrative steel exports.

UK inflation rises at fastest rate in almost 30 years

Inflation in the United Kingdom has risen at the fastest rate in almost 30 years as increased costs for energy, housing and transportation squeezed household budgets.

A sign of ransomware growth: Gangs now arbitrate disputes

A new report says cyber criminal gangs are getting increasingly adept at hacking and becoming more professional, even setting up an arbitration system to resolve payment disputes among themselves.

Mauritius presses claim versus UK for Indian Ocean islands

A delegation from Mauritius is set to sail Tuesday to the Chagos Islands to press the country’s claim for the strategically important Indian Ocean archipelago, which is also claimed by Britain and is home to an American military base.

Queen marks 70th anniversary with support for Camilla

Queen Elizabeth II remembered the past and sought to cement the future of the monarchy as the United Kingdom marked the 70th anniversary of her rule.

Queen's canine gate-crashes as she views mementoes of reign

Queen Elizabeth II was interrupted by a canine gate-crasher as she viewed mementoes from her reign ahead of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on Sunday.

N. Ireland 1st minister quits amid battle over Brexit checks

Northern Ireland’s first minister has resigned as tensions over Britain’s departure from the European Union trigger a fresh political crisis in the region.

Bank of England hikes interest rates again as prices surge

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the second time in three months.

Travel groups want to scrap testing requirement to enter US

The travel industry is lobbying Washington for changes it thinks will get more people on airplanes and staying in hotels.

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US, UK begin talks on lifting Trump's steel tariffs

The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to begin talks on removing former President Donald Trump’s import taxes on British steel and aluminum.

UK plans holiday weekend to honor queen’s 70 years on throne

The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee.

Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations

New Year celebrations are approaching and across the world there is an urge to party.

UK raises interest rates as central banks focus on inflation

The United Kingdom’s central bank has become the first in a major advanced economy to raise interest rates since the coronavirus pandemic began.

UK inflation hits decade high ahead of central bank meeting

Consumer prices in the United Kingdom are rising at their highest rate in over a decade as a result of soaring energy costs and blockages in the supply chain.

EXPLAINER: What does an Olympic diplomatic boycott achieve?

Diplomatic boycotts of the Olympics aim to snub host nations while keeping athletes free to compete.

Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical

Scientists are poring over the latest data to try to understand who might win the battle of the coronavirus variants, the world-dominating delta or the latest competitor, omicron.

France beefs up anti-smuggling agency after migrant deaths

France's interior minister says France will double the number of officers in charge of fighting smugglers after 27 people died last week trying to cross the Channel to get Britain in an overcrowded smuggling boat.

Scotland's leader aims for independence referendum in 2023

Scotland’s leader says she will renew her push for independence from the United Kingdom next year with the aim of holding a referendum on secession in 2023.

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In Iraq, family mourns daughter who drowned crossing to UK

Snow globes, teddy bears and makeup brushes.

Channel deaths fuel UK-France tensions over migrant boats

The deaths of at least 27 people in the English Channel is fueling tensions between the U.K. and France over how to stop migrants from crossing the world’s busiest waterway in small boats.

Consumers caught in middle as Amazon, Visa clash over fees

Customers are caught in the middle of a growing dispute between Amazon and Visa over transaction fees.

Amazon stops accepting UK Visa credit cards, cites high fees

Amazon says it will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the United Kingdom because of a dispute over fees.

Shell wants to move headquarters amid cleaner energy shift

Royal Dutch Shell proposed moving its headquarters from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom and streamlining its structure in hopes of making it easier to move forward in a world transitioning away from a dependence on fossil fuels.

France offers reprieve in post-Brexit fishing fight with UK

France’s president offered Britain extra time for negotiations to try to reach a compromise on a troubling post-Brexit fishing spat.

Art Therapy: How UK's COVID memorial wall brought comfort

Volunteers paint and repaint red and pink hearts on the 500-meter-long memorial wall that honors the at least 140,000 people killed by COVID-19 in Britain.

UK's Johnson renews threat to EU over N Ireland trade

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has renewed Britain’s threat to break from part of the Brexit divorce deal it signed with the European Union unless differences over Northern Ireland trade are resolved.

EU investigates Nvidia's purchase of chip designer Arm

European Union regulators have opened an investigation into graphics chipmaker Nvidia’s $40 billion purchase of chip designer Arm.

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UK, New Zealand approve trade deal; hope it opens more doors

Britain and New Zealand have agreed to a trade deal that eliminates tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. expands economic links around the world following its exit from the European Union.

France to announce sanctions amid fishing dispute with UK

France says it will announce potential sanctions over energy prices and trade “by the end of the week” in its fishing dispute with the United Kingdom.

UK music streaming faces scrutiny from competition watchdog

Regulators are stepping up scrutiny of the United Kingdom’s music streaming market to see whether there’s enough competition.

UK courts green investment to fuel carbon-cutting plans

The United Kingdom is hosting a meeting aimed at attracting billions of dollars in foreign investment for green projects in Britain.

EU-UK talks, fishing threat kick Brexit back into high gear

The Brexit brawl has kicked into high gear, almost a year after a deal on a free trade agreement was supposed to have officially sealed the separation between the European Union and the United Kingdom.

EXPLAINER: Why are UK and the EU still fighting over Brexit?

Britain and the European Union are once again trading insults and accusations as they wrangle over Brexit.

Queen Elizabeth reflects on 'deep' affection for Scotland

Queen Elizabeth II has opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament, reflecting on the “deep and abiding affection” she and her late husband shared for Scotland.

US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America

In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. will allow foreigners to fly into the country this fall if they have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test.

McDonald's introducing McPlant vegan burger in UK, Ireland

McDonald’s will begin selling a vegan burger in the United Kingdom and Ireland this month.

British national pleads guilty to role in terror beheadings

A British national has admitted in federal court that he played a leadership role in an Islamic State scheme to torture, hold for ransom and eventually behead American hostages.

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