United Kindgom

4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Wales

'Thought it was an explosion at first'

By Lisa Marie Segarra February 17, 2018

The London Attack Was a Grim Reminder That Homemade Bombs Are an Ongoing Threat

IEDs have recently been used in Manchester, Brussels and Paris, too

By Tara John September 15, 2017

The Continuing Urgency of the Grenfell Tower Inferno

In the days since the fire, Grenfell Tower has been held up as a tragic symbol of the social ills facing Britain

By Tara John/London June 23, 2017

Did British Authorities Miss Chances to Stop the Manchester Bomber? Experts Have Sympathy

It's partly a question of manpower

By Tara John / London May 26, 2017

Britain Looks at 'Barista Visas' for E.U. Workers, But Some Think Cup Is Half Empty

The British government is being urged to adopt the so-called 'Barista Visa' program for foreign nationals after leaving the E.U. But the proposal has been roundly criticized for not going far enough to alleviate the...

By Tara John April 18, 2017

British Officials Identify London Attacker

Masood had multiple prior convictions

By Zamira Rahim March 23, 2017

London Commuters Face Travel Chaos During 24-Hour Subway Strike

London Underground workers are protesting against ticket-office closures and job cuts

By Tara John January 9, 2017

Tony Blair Takes on Populists with New Policy Unit

Wants to "build a new policy agenda for the centre ground"

By Tara John December 1, 2016

What to Know About Julian Assange's Legal Situation

Wikileaks co-founder is being questioned Monday on a rape allegation in Sweden

By Tara John November 14, 2016

Farage Claims Trump's Win as 'Brexit Times Three'

"It is a bigger country, it is a bigger position, it is a bigger event"

By Tara John November 9, 2016

U.K. Police Arrest Man in Suspected Chemical Attack

He was arrested under anti-terrorism laws

By Tara John October 24, 2016

Why a British Bill That Would Pardon Men Convicted of Overturned Gay Sex Law Was Filibustered

The government supports posthumous pardons

By Tara John October 21, 2016

U.K. Sees Surge in Hate Crimes After Brexit Vote

Home Office figures confirm a spike

By Tara John October 13, 2016

London Celebrated Its Great Fire By Setting Alight a Giant Wooden Replica of the City

It is part of a series of events celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London

By Tara John September 5, 2016

Britain's Next Prime Minister Will Be a Woman

The pro-Brexit MP is competing with Theresa May to become Britain's next prime minister

By Tara John July 7, 2016

The 4 Biggest Revelations in Britain's Iraq War Report

Major points from the report consisting of 12 volumes and 2.6 million words

By Tara John July 6, 2016

British Politicians Caught on Hot Mic Criticizing Conservative Party Members

They discussed the "fiasco" engulfing the Conservative Party leadership

By Tara John July 5, 2016

Michael Gove Formally Launches Tory Leadership Bid

As a Conservative Party grandee urges him to quit

By Tara John July 1, 2016

Theresa May Gains in U.K. Leadership Race

The Conservatives will pick a new leader by Sept. 9

By Simon Lewis June 30, 2016

United Kindgom

Here's the Meaning Behind the Royal Baby's Surprisingly Popular Name Archie Harrison

'I'm Not That Stupid.' Prince Charles Says He Won't Be a 'Meddling' King

Widow of American Victim of 2017 London Terror Attack Says She Pities Attacker

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