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UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Read full article: UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegalLegislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament.
Police in Brazil indict Colombian fish trader in high profile killing in Amazon region
Read full article: Police in Brazil indict Colombian fish trader in high profile killing in Amazon regionBrazilian police have indicted a Colombian fish trader as the person who planned the slayings of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and British journalist Dom Phillips in the Amazon in 2022, they announced Monday.
British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction
Read full article: British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder convictionAn appeals court in London has rejected British killer nurse Lucy Letby’s bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl in her care.
Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker Championships
Read full article: Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker ChampionshipsA British chestnut-whacking champion has been cleared of cheating after an investigation into alleged malfeasance at the World Conker Championships.
Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities
Read full article: Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other citiesHundreds have gathered in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week.
New Zealand needs one more win to retain America's Cup after building 6-2 lead over Britannia
Read full article: New Zealand needs one more win to retain America's Cup after building 6-2 lead over BritanniaEmirates Team New Zealand has built a 6-2 lead over INEOS Britannia in the America’s Cup finals to move one point away from defending its title.
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
Read full article: Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coachesBritish soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach.
Chagos islanders displaced for a US military base protest a deal on their future made without them
Read full article: Chagos islanders displaced for a US military base protest a deal on their future made without themIslanders who were forced to leave their remote Indian Ocean home to make way for a U.S. military base half a century ago protested outside the U.K. Parliament on Monday.
Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years
Read full article: Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 yearsA British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
Two London police officers reinstated over stop and search of Black athletes
Read full article: Two London police officers reinstated over stop and search of Black athletesTwo former Metropolitan Police officers in London have been handed their jobs back and will receive back pay after winning an appeal against a ruling that they lied over the stop and search of two Black athletes.
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Read full article: Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cutThe Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago.
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
Read full article: Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to JapanA Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive military actions around Japan, officials said.
Brazil court drops a suspect in Amazon slayings of a British journalist and an Indigenous advocate
Read full article: Brazil court drops a suspect in Amazon slayings of a British journalist and an Indigenous advocateA federal court in Brazil has dismissed charges against one of three men arrested in the killings of an Indigenous peoples expert and a British journalist in the Amazon, ruling there wasn’t sufficient evidence to try him.
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Read full article: Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in CyprusOfficials say protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count by nearly 25%.
US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats' visit to Kyiv
Read full article: US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats' visit to KyivThe United States and Britain have pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats.
‘Connect their brains,’ Texans British Brooks, Xavier Hutchinson, Wade Smith launch reading program at elementary school
Read full article: ‘Connect their brains,’ Texans British Brooks, Xavier Hutchinson, Wade Smith launch reading program at elementary schoolTexans players read to students at elementary school
UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions
Read full article: UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensionsBritish 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
Read full article: Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talksPresident 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
Read full article: Hewlett Packard won't drop its UK claim against tech mogul Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sankHewlett Packard Enterprise says it won’t drop its U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch.
‘Always been in my heart to be a football player,’ undrafted rookie British Brooks beats odds, past injury to make team
Read full article: ‘Always been in my heart to be a football player,’ undrafted rookie British Brooks beats odds, past injury to make teamTexans undrafted rookie makes initial 53-man roster
UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappy
Read full article: UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappyBritish 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.
I’m from Houston, he’s from the UK - why do we share similar identity struggles?
Read full article: I’m from Houston, he’s from the UK - why do we share similar identity struggles?KPRC 2 digital producer Ahmed Humble speaks with author Jassa Ahluwalia about his memoir, which highlights growing up Indian/Punjabi and British. However, due to his outward appearance, he is not what you’d picture when you think of someone South Asian. Because of the vast diversity in Houston, many (including Ahmed) can relate to Ahluwalia's identity struggles.
Member of British journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel in eastern Ukraine
Read full article: Member of British journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel in eastern UkraineA 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
Read full article: What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboardSpecialist 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
Read full article: Deep seas and tight spaces impede search for 6 missing after yacht sinks off SicilyPolice 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
Read full article: Who is Mike Lynch? A look at the British tech tycoon killed when his yacht sank off SicilyTech 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
Read full article: UK prime minister talks of 'standing army' of police to deal with rioting across BritainBritish 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
Read full article: Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist groupRadical 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
Read full article: Man arrested after British soldier was stabbed and seriously hurt in attack near barracksA 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
Read full article: Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary WarArcheologists 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
Read full article: UK Foreign Secretary visits Israel and West Bank and calls for an immediate cease-fire in GazaThe 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
Read full article: King Charles III hosts Idris Elba to hear from young people about the troubles they faceWe 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
Read full article: In international debut, new UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at NATO summitNewly 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
Read full article: The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the USA 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
Read full article: Hour by hour: A brief timeline of the Allies' June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of occupied FranceJune 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
Read full article: Barred from combat, women working as codebreakers, cartographers and coxswains helped D-Day succeedThe 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
Read full article: A British neonatal nurse convicted of killing 7 babies loses her bid to appealA 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
Read full article: 'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive carePassengers 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
Read full article: UK inflation lowest in 3 years. Prime Minister Sunak makes it a focus in election call for July 4Inflation 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
Read full article: Gucci brings glitz and glamor to London's Tate Modern museum with star-studded fashion showLuxury 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
Read full article: Bank of England edges closer to rate cut, possibly in June, as it predicts below-target inflationThe 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
Read full article: The UK says a huge payroll data breach by a 'malign actor' has exposed details of military personnelBritish 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
Read full article: 2 men charged in the UK with spying for China are granted bail after a court appearance in LondonA 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
Read full article: 5 migrants have died while crossing the English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation billFrench 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
Read full article: Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury chargesProsecutors 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
Read full article: A senior UK lawmaker fell victim to a sexting scam. His colleagues are being urged to go to policeBritish 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.
The Houston Dynamo to host first ever British night with market, food, games and more
Read full article: The Houston Dynamo to host first ever British night with market, food, games and moreJoin them for a night of football (the original kind) and pre-match festivities on Orange Ave. including cars, food, drinks, games and more.
UK inflation is heading in 'right direction,' but Bank of England isn't ready to cut rates
Read full article: UK inflation is heading in 'right direction,' but Bank of England isn't ready to cut ratesThe 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
Read full article: Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in JuneOrganizers 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
Read full article: UK government says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapersThe 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
Read full article: Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer tell appeals judges that Jeffrey Epstein's Florida plea deal protects herGhislaine 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
Read full article: Stories of migration from around the world are longlisted for the Women's Prize for FictionNovels 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
Read full article: Fast car, slow return: Ferrari stolen in 1995 from a Formula One driver is recovered by UK policeBritish 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
Read full article: The UK is stepping up lawmakers' security as tensions flare over the Israel-Hamas warThe 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
Read full article: Cheers to being crooked again. Quirky English pub bulldozed after a fire to be rebuilt as it wasThe 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
Read full article: UK lawmakers seek reassurances about nuclear deterrent after reports of a failed missile testBritish 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
Read full article: Ransomware group LockBit is disrupted by a global police operation that includes 2 arrestsLaw 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
Read full article: Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family foreverBritish 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
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film AwardsAtom 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
Read full article: 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
Read full article: UK fell into recession at the end of 2023 as economy takes center stage in runup to general electionThe 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
Read full article: Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museumSeven royal artifacts looted 150 years ago by British colonial forces from Ghana’s ancient Asante kingdom have been returned to the kingdom.
Interactive desserts for Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day
Read full article: Interactive desserts for Valentine’s or Galentine’s DayA fun and unique take on Valentine's treats. Asma Gowher from TRIFLES shares her dessert collection that is not just sweet but also interactive to do at home with your loved ones.
By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much
Read full article: By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so muchThe 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
Read full article: A woman and her 2 young daughters are in a hospital after a 'corrosive substance' attack in LondonA 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
Read full article: UK police hunt for a man suspected of throwing a 'corrosive substance' that injured 9 in LondonBritish 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
Read full article: French President Macron joins India's Republic Day celebrations as chief guestThousands 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'
Read full article: 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
Read full article: US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in YemenThe 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
Read full article: Two British warships collided in a Middle East port. No one was injured but damage was sustainedThe 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
Read full article: US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials sayU.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.
US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks
Read full article: US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacksU.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
Read full article: US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in YemenThe 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
Read full article: Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off GuyanaVenezuela 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
Read full article: A British warship arrives in Guyana as tensions heat up in border dispute with VenezuelaA 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
Read full article: British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drugBritish 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
Read full article: Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty billIreland’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%
Read full article: 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.
Russell Brand questioned by London police over 6 more sexual offense claims, UK media say
Read full article: Russell Brand questioned by London police over 6 more sexual offense claims, UK media sayBritish 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
Read full article: Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration billBritish lawmakers have voted in favor of the government’s plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda.