Conal Urquhart

The Worst of the Brexit Fallout Is Still to Hit the U.K.

As unemployment ticks up and house prices fall ordinary citizens will feel the real impact of the market shock

By Conal Urquhart/London July 1, 2016

The 6 Biggest Consequences of the U.K.'s Brexit Vote, So Far

The referendum is already sending tremors around the British Isles and Europe

By Conal Urquhart June 24, 2016

Donald Trump Says Brits 'Took Back Control of Their Country'

Brexit vote is a "good thing," he adds

By Conal Urquhart June 24, 2016

Brexit Vote on Knife's Edge

Sterling falters against dollar after Leave makes strong showing

By Conal Urquhart/London and Dan Stewart/London June 23, 2016

What to Know About the U.K.'s Vote on Leaving the European Union

The world is watching with bated breath to see if the U.K. will leave the E.U. on Thursday

By Julia Zorthian and Conal Urquhart June 21, 2016

Donald Trump Owes Me £20, Says British Journalist

Petronella Wyatt describes meeting Trump on a visit to London: "He was phonier than a $9 bill"

By Conal Urquhart May 6, 2016

Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear Team Sign Deal With Amazon

Clarkson left the BBC in disgrace

By Conal Urquhart July 30, 2015

Miami Dolphins Owner Links With Qatar to Buy Formula 1 Motor Racing

Investors hope that Formula 1 can challenge Nascar in the U.S.

By Conal Urquhart June 24, 2015

Rwanda's Head of Intelligence Arrested For War Crimes

Karenzi Karake is one of 39 Rwandans indicted in Spain for war crimes

By Conal Urquhart June 23, 2015

Besieged  By ISIS

Syrian government troops hold out against the militant group in the city of Deir ez-Zor

By Conal Urquhart June 11, 2015

FIFA Is Being Asked to Explain Why it Paid $5.5 Million to the Irish Soccer Association

Ireland say they received the money to stop them taking legal action against FIFA

By Conal Urquhart June 5, 2015

Tennis Star Andy Murray Says He Has Become a Feminist

The tennis star says he has been apalled by the sexist treatment of his coach Amélie Mauresmo

By Conal Urquhart June 5, 2015

Facebook Has Just Launched a New 'Lite' Version in Asia

The app for Android phones has all the main features but uses less data and works well on basic networks

By Conal Urquhart June 5, 2015

Ireland Holds Historic Gay Marriage Referendum

Opinion polls suggest Ireland will become the first country to pass a gay-marriage amendment by referendum

By Conal Urquhart May 20, 2015

Prince Charles Shakes Hands With Irish Republican Leader

It is the first time Gerry Adams, the head of Sinn Fein and purported IRA leader, had met a member of the British royal family

By Conal Urquhart May 19, 2015

New Image of Shakespeare Discovered, Historian Says

Mark Griffiths found the image in the 1598 The Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes written by the playwright's friend John Gerard

By Conal Urquhart May 19, 2015

Cameron in No. 10

Leader David Cameron has harnessed Scottish and English nationalism to propel him to victory but both could be his future undoing

By Conal Urquhart and Naina Bajekal May 8, 2015

Strong Showing for Conservatives

Prime Minister David Cameron could form a new coalition with Liberal Democrats if figures are correct

By Conal Urquhart / London May 7, 2015

7 of the Best Tweets That Sum Up the U.K. Election

There's more to elections than just voting

By Conal Urquhart May 7, 2015

Why the Danish Prime Minister Is Campaigning in the U.K. Election

Politicians don't normally get involved in other countries' elections

By Conal Urquhart May 7, 2015

What to Know About the U.K. Elections

On Thursday, the U.K. will elect a new government in one of the tightest polls for more than a century

By Conal Urquhart / London May 6, 2015

Briton Goes on Trial in London for Killing U.S. Soldier in Iraq

Anis Abid Sardar allegedly made bombs in Syria that were used against U.S. troops in Baghdad in 2007

By Conal Urquhart April 28, 2015

'A Dark Day'

"This is a terrible loss, a tragedy"

By Conal Urquhart and Victor Luckerson March 24, 2015

Watch This Hilarious Satire of the Greek Bailout Crisis

This parody of German-Greek relations has some strong language

By Conal Urquhart February 27, 2015

How ISIS Found Its Most Ardent Defender in Britain

"The big signs of the day of judgement are unfolding before our eyes"

By Conal Urquhart February 26, 2015

Masked ISIS Executioner 'Jihadi John' Identified

"Jihadi John" appeared in a series of videos that featured the beheading of hostages

By Conal Urquhart and Noah Rayman February 26, 2015

Israel and Hizballah Step Back

Israel appeared to expect Wednesday's attack and was satisfied with a limited response

By Conal Urquhart January 28, 2015

Hizballah Attack Kills 2 Israelis

Israel fires dozen of shells into Lebanon after its vehicles were attacked

By Conal Urquhart January 28, 2015

Watch the Oscar Nominations Live

'Boyhood', 'Grand Hotel Budapest' and 'Gone Girl' fight it out

By Conal Urquhart January 15, 2015

12 Dead in Paris Attack

Magazine was also attacked in 2011

By Conal Urquhart January 7, 2015

Same-Sex Marriage Starts in Scotland

The ceremonies took place one minute after midnight

By Conal Urquhart December 31, 2014

Happy New Year from the South Pacific Where It's Already 2015

It's already 2015 in Kiribati, Samoa and Gisborne, New Zealand

By Conal Urquhart December 31, 2014

Greece Fears New Financial Crisis as Election is Called

European financial markets fear Greek uncertainty could unsettle the euro zone

By Conal Urquhart December 29, 2014

European Union Removes Hamas From Its Terrorist List

The Palestinian organisation has been on the list since 2001

By Conal Urquhart December 17, 2014

Malala Condemns the Killing of School Children in Peshawar

The 17-year old was herself shot by the Taliban on a school bus

By Conal Urquhart December 16, 2014

Ukrainian Prime Minister Announces Accident at Nuclear Power Plant

Energy minister will reveal more at press conference

By Conal Urquhart December 3, 2014

Mormon Church Acknowledges Founder Had 40 Wives

Many Mormons believed that Joseph Smith had one wife

By Conal Urquhart November 11, 2014

Egyptian Islamists Pledge Allegiance to ISIS

Sinai group is at war with Egyptian government

By Conal Urquhart November 10, 2014

Suicide Bomber Kills 47 Children at Nigeria School Assembly

Police blame Boko Haram Islamist group

By Conal Urquhart November 10, 2014

Former News of the World Editor Jailed in Phone-Hacking Scandal

Ian Edmondson sentenced to 8 months

By Conal Urquhart November 7, 2014

Latvia's Foreign Minister Comes Out on Twitter

Edgars Rinkevics is due to play an important international role when Latvia takes over E.U. presidency

By Conal Urquhart November 7, 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch Is Getting Hitched

The Sherlock Holmes actor has announced his engagement to fellow actor Sophie Hunter in a classified advert in The Times. The announcement reads: "Mr BT. Cumberbatch and Miss S.I. Hunter: The engagement is announced...

By Conal Urquhart November 5, 2014

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of War Crimes

Israel says it is conducting its own investigations

By Conal Urquhart November 4, 2014

France Says Conditions Not Right to Deliver Warships to Russia

Minister says decision surrounds Russia's involvement in Ukraine's civil war

By Conal Urquhart October 30, 2014

French Culture Minister Says She Has Not Read a Book in Two Years

Fleur Pellerin has lunch with French Nobel Prize winner but says she cannot name his books

By Conal Urquhart October 28, 2014

Report Details Possible U.S. Misfires in Syria

ISIS posts videos apparently showing U.S. air drops and airstrikes that failed

By Conal Urquhart October 22, 2014

Conal Urquhart

The Worst of the Brexit Fallout Is Still to Hit the U.K.

As unemployment ticks up and house prices fall ordinary citizens will feel the real impact of the market shock

The 6 Biggest Consequences of the U.K.'s Brexit Vote, So Far

The referendum is already sending tremors around the British Isles and Europe

Donald Trump Says Brits 'Took Back Control of Their Country'

Brexit vote is a "good thing," he adds

Brexit Vote on Knife's Edge

Sterling falters against dollar after Leave makes strong showing

What to Know About the U.K.'s Vote on Leaving the European Union

The world is watching with bated breath to see if the U.K. will leave the E.U. on Thursday

Donald Trump Owes Me £20, Says British Journalist

Petronella Wyatt describes meeting Trump on a visit to London: "He was phonier than a $9 bill"

Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear Team Sign Deal With Amazon

Clarkson left the BBC in disgrace

Miami Dolphins Owner Links With Qatar to Buy Formula 1 Motor Racing

Investors hope that Formula 1 can challenge Nascar in the U.S.

Rwanda's Head of Intelligence Arrested For War Crimes

Karenzi Karake is one of 39 Rwandans indicted in Spain for war crimes

Besieged By ISIS

Syrian government troops hold out against the militant group in the city of Deir ez-Zor

FIFA Is Being Asked to Explain Why it Paid $5.5 Million to the Irish Soccer Association

Ireland say they received the money to stop them taking legal action against FIFA

Tennis Star Andy Murray Says He Has Become a Feminist

The tennis star says he has been apalled by the sexist treatment of his coach Amélie Mauresmo

Facebook Has Just Launched a New 'Lite' Version in Asia

The app for Android phones has all the main features but uses less data and works well on basic networks

Ireland Holds Historic Gay Marriage Referendum

Opinion polls suggest Ireland will become the first country to pass a gay-marriage amendment by referendum

Prince Charles Shakes Hands With Irish Republican Leader

It is the first time Gerry Adams, the head of Sinn Fein and purported IRA leader, had met a member of the British royal family

New Image of Shakespeare Discovered, Historian Says

Mark Griffiths found the image in the 1598 The Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes written by the playwright's friend John Gerard

Cameron in No. 10

Leader David Cameron has harnessed Scottish and English nationalism to propel him to victory but both could be his future undoing

Strong Showing for Conservatives

Prime Minister David Cameron could form a new coalition with Liberal Democrats if figures are correct

7 of the Best Tweets That Sum Up the U.K. Election

There's more to elections than just voting

Why the Danish Prime Minister Is Campaigning in the U.K. Election

Politicians don't normally get involved in other countries' elections

What to Know About the U.K. Elections

On Thursday, the U.K. will elect a new government in one of the tightest polls for more than a century

Briton Goes on Trial in London for Killing U.S. Soldier in Iraq

Anis Abid Sardar allegedly made bombs in Syria that were used against U.S. troops in Baghdad in 2007

'A Dark Day'

"This is a terrible loss, a tragedy"

Watch This Hilarious Satire of the Greek Bailout Crisis

This parody of German-Greek relations has some strong language

How ISIS Found Its Most Ardent Defender in Britain

"The big signs of the day of judgement are unfolding before our eyes"

Masked ISIS Executioner 'Jihadi John' Identified

"Jihadi John" appeared in a series of videos that featured the beheading of hostages

Israel and Hizballah Step Back

Israel appeared to expect Wednesday's attack and was satisfied with a limited response

Hizballah Attack Kills 2 Israelis

Israel fires dozen of shells into Lebanon after its vehicles were attacked

Watch the Oscar Nominations Live

'Boyhood', 'Grand Hotel Budapest' and 'Gone Girl' fight it out

12 Dead in Paris Attack

Magazine was also attacked in 2011

Same-Sex Marriage Starts in Scotland

The ceremonies took place one minute after midnight

Happy New Year from the South Pacific Where It's Already 2015

It's already 2015 in Kiribati, Samoa and Gisborne, New Zealand

Greece Fears New Financial Crisis as Election is Called

European financial markets fear Greek uncertainty could unsettle the euro zone

European Union Removes Hamas From Its Terrorist List

The Palestinian organisation has been on the list since 2001

Malala Condemns the Killing of School Children in Peshawar

The 17-year old was herself shot by the Taliban on a school bus

Ukrainian Prime Minister Announces Accident at Nuclear Power Plant

Energy minister will reveal more at press conference

Mormon Church Acknowledges Founder Had 40 Wives

Many Mormons believed that Joseph Smith had one wife

Egyptian Islamists Pledge Allegiance to ISIS

Sinai group is at war with Egyptian government

Suicide Bomber Kills 47 Children at Nigeria School Assembly

Police blame Boko Haram Islamist group

Former News of the World Editor Jailed in Phone-Hacking Scandal

Besieged  By ISIS