German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million
Read full article: German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 millionGerman media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million.
Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge
Read full article: Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surgeBritain’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.
Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Read full article: Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in CyprusBritain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran.
There's been a change to F1's engine rules and it could mostly impact Mercedes
Read full article: There's been a change to F1's engine rules and it could mostly impact MercedesFormula One’s governing body has reached a compromise with manufacturers that changes the way the compression ratio will be measured midway through this season and in the 2027 season.
Man United's Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charge for 'colonized' claim
Read full article: Man United's Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charge for 'colonized' claimManchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants.
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments
Read full article: Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant commentsJim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, has apologized after saying Britain has been “colonized” by immigrants.
King Charles III seeks 'moral high ground' with pledge to help police as Epstein scandal deepens
Read full article: King Charles III seeks 'moral high ground' with pledge to help police as Epstein scandal deepensIn an earlier era, Britain’s royal family might have tried to bury the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Bank of England maintains interest rate at 3.75% with inflation still above target
Read full article: Bank of England maintains interest rate at 3.75% with inflation still above targetThe 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.
Curling opens competition at 2026 Winter Olympics as brief power outage pauses play, luge training
Read full article: Curling opens competition at 2026 Winter Olympics as brief power outage pauses play, luge trainingThe 2026 Winter Olympics have opened competition with the first curling matches in Cortina.
‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awards
Read full article: ‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awardsPaul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with 14 nominations including acting nods for five of its cast.
UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
Read full article: UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with TrumpU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States.
Historic love letters from royals, rogues and romantics go on show at Britain's National Archives
Read full article: Historic love letters from royals, rogues and romantics go on show at Britain's National ArchivesLove letters spanning five centuries are on display at Britain’s National Archives in London.
British leader says ’no option off the table’ as UK considers Australia-style teen social media ban
Read full article: British leader says ’no option off the table’ as UK considers Australia-style teen social media banThe British government is considering banning young teenagers from social media to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time.
UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism of security risks
Read full article: UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism of security risksBritain’s government has approved a massive new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers.
Emergency alerts sent in southwest England as UK braces for big storm
Read full article: Emergency alerts sent in southwest England as UK braces for big stormBritain is bracing for potentially life-threatening winds, rains and snowfall as a severe storm headed in from the southwest of England during what already has been one of the country’s worst cold snaps in years.
Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
Read full article: Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate UkraineThe head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”.
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought
Read full article: Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thoughtArchaeologists in Britain say they have found the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making, dating to around 400,000 years ago.
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Read full article: UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarinesBritain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia.
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
Read full article: Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 millionA rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.
Hillsborough investigation finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges
Read full article: Hillsborough investigation finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct chargesA long-running investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough stadium soccer tragedy has found that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for their failings during and after Britain’s worst sports disaster.
A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
Read full article: A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 millionA rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.
UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budget
Read full article: UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budgetBritain’s Labour government is seeking to shift the political narrative with a tax-raising budget aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing child poverty.
Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth
Read full article: Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growthBritain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth.
Democrats allege spy agency work is being undermined and politicized under Trump
Read full article: Democrats allege spy agency work is being undermined and politicized under TrumpDemocrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees say the Trump administration is undermining the nation's spy services.
New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations
Read full article: New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operationsThe United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed drug test, promoter says
Read full article: Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed drug test, promoter saysQueensberry Promotions says former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley.
No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his name
Read full article: No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his nameThe former Prince Andrew has officially changed his name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding a hyphen to align with the royal family’s surname style.
William and Kate win privacy case against French magazine over family holiday photos
Read full article: William and Kate win privacy case against French magazine over family holiday photosThe Prince and Princess of Wales have won a legal case against a French magazine for publishing photos of their children on a skiing holiday.
Relay revamp featuring Lyles and Richardson has US Olympic team looking for gold at 2028 LA Games
Read full article: Relay revamp featuring Lyles and Richardson has US Olympic team looking for gold at 2028 LA GamesThe U.S. track team overhauled its struggling relay strategy to start this Olympic cycle and won four of five possible gold medals at the world championships in Tokyo last month.
UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cut
Read full article: UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cutInflation in the U.K. has unexpectedly held steady in the year to September, according to official figures released Wednesday.
UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market
Read full article: UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive marketBritain’s antitrust watchdog is labeling Google a “strategic” player in the online search advertising market, paving the way for regulators to force the company to change its business practices to ensure more competition in that market.
George Russell wins F1's Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors' title
Read full article: George Russell wins F1's Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors' titleGeorge Russell has won the Singapore Grand Prix in dominant style as McLaren secured the Formula 1 constructors’ championship with six races to go.
Starmer argues for inclusive patrotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain
Read full article: Starmer argues for inclusive patrotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide BritainPrime Minister Keir Starmer gas accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage of crossing “a moral line” with his anti-immigtration stance.
Body of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK rise
Read full article: Body of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK riseFrench authorities have announced the discovery of a body on a beach used by migrants attempting to cross from northern France to the U.K. on flimsy boats.
Jaguar Land Rover says a shutdown will continue until at least Oct 1 after cyberattack
Read full article: Jaguar Land Rover says a shutdown will continue until at least Oct 1 after cyberattackJaguar Land Rover has announced that its production lines will remain halted until at least Oct. 1 after a cyberattack.
Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats
Read full article: Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threatsThe outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has given a wide-ranging speech on the threats facing the West as he prepares to leave office later this month.
British politicians condemn Elon Musk's comments at anti-migrant rally
Read full article: British politicians condemn Elon Musk's comments at anti-migrant rallyPrime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as dangerous comments by Elon Musk, who told an anti-immigration rally in London that violence is coming to Britain and urged people to fight back.
UK's National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collection
Read full article: UK's National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collectionBritain’s National Gallery has announced it will use almost half a billion dollars in donations to open a new wing that will allow it to expand its collection into modern art.
Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to power
Read full article: Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to powerNigel Farage has made a bold pitch to his Reform UK party, echoing themes that helped Donald Trump rise to power.
British cyclist Froome 'in good spirits' after surgery on injuries from training accident
Read full article: British cyclist Froome 'in good spirits' after surgery on injuries from training accidentFour-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome underwent successful surgery after sustaining a fractured vertebrae, collapsed lung and five broken ribs in a training accident in France.
British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfires
Read full article: British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfiresBritain's government has agreed to pay millions to Kenyans to settle a lawsuit after its military forces lost legal immunity in Kenya.
Pope affirms right of people to return home after unjust exile in meeting with Chagos refugees
Read full article: Pope affirms right of people to return home after unjust exile in meeting with Chagos refugeesPope Leo XIV has affirmed the right of people to return to their homes after an unjust exile.
UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice president
Read full article: UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice presidentBritain's top diplomat has been given a formal warning for fishing without a license during a recent outing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programs
Read full article: Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programsPrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, announced Monday that their media company's partnership with Netflix has been extended with a multiyear, first-look deal.
Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activists
Read full article: Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activistsHong Kong authorities have strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security.
Lando Norris holds off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win F1's Hungarian Grand Prix
Read full article: Lando Norris holds off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win F1's Hungarian Grand PrixLando Norris beat his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by less than a second to win the Hungarian Grand Prix in a tense finish.
Lewis Hamilton says he's 'useless' and suggests a driver change at Ferrari after teammate takes pole
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton says he's 'useless' and suggests a driver change at Ferrari after teammate takes poleLewis Hamilton called himself “absolutely useless” and suggested Ferrari should change drivers after he qualified 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with teammate Charles Leclerc on pole.
Five different countries take gold medals on a wide-open day at the swim world championships
Read full article: Five different countries take gold medals on a wide-open day at the swim world championshipsThe gold medals were spread around Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer McIntosh from any finals on Day 6 in Singapore.
What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state means
Read full article: What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state meansBritain has announced it will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, stops building settlements in the West Bank, and commits to a two-state solution.
Leaders Starmer and Modi hail long-sought India-UK trade deal as historic
Read full article: Leaders Starmer and Modi hail long-sought India-UK trade deal as historicThe prime ministers of Britain and India have sealed a major trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on products like Scotch whisky and Indian spices.
Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charity
Read full article: Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charityPrince Harry has followed in his late mother’s footsteps by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old war zones.
Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leak
Read full article: Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leakThousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their identities raised fears that the Taliban could target them.
Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of Destiny
Read full article: Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of DestinyA man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny.
Princess of Wales hands out trophy to Jannik Sinner after Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz
Read full article: Princess of Wales hands out trophy to Jannik Sinner after Wimbledon final against Carlos AlcarazKate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon along with her husband Prince William and two of their children to watch the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
UK and France agree to send some migrants arriving in Britain by boat back to France
Read full article: UK and France agree to send some migrants arriving in Britain by boat back to FranceBritain and France have agreed to a pilot plan that will send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France as the U.K. government struggles to tamp down criticism that it has lost control of the country’s borders.
At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Read full article: At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandalA report says at least 13 people were thought to have taken their own lives as a result of Britain’s Post Office scandal.
King Charles III leads the UK in marking 20 years since the deadly 7/7 London bombings
Read full article: King Charles III leads the UK in marking 20 years since the deadly 7/7 London bombingsKing Charles III is leading commemorations marking 20 years since the London transit bombings, the deadliest attack on the city since World War II.
Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka holds off home favorite Emma Raducanu at Centre Court
Read full article: Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka holds off home favorite Emma Raducanu at Centre CourtTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka staved off an upset bid by resurgent Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon by beating the home favorite 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the third-round at a raucous Centre Court.
Raducanu shows glimpses of best form in beating former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova
Read full article: Raducanu shows glimpses of best form in beating former Wimbledon champion VondrousovaEmma Raducanu played some of her best tennis since her U.S. Open title run in 2021 by sweeping aside former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 and reach the third round.
Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilities
Read full article: Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilitiesDefense tech hackathons are attracting engineering students, tech industry workers and hobbyists to solve military challenges.
Lando Norris says the 'F1' movie mirrors his rivalry with Oscar Piastri after Canada collision
Read full article: Lando Norris says the 'F1' movie mirrors his rivalry with Oscar Piastri after Canada collisionLando Norris says the new Formula 1 movie contains some reminders of his own rivalry with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after their collision at the Canadian Grand Prix.
UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers for 'inciting extremist violence'
Read full article: UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers for 'inciting extremist violence'Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie
Read full article: Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam NorrieNovak Djokovic has earned his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round.
Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Read full article: Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir StarmerBritish police say that a fourth man has been arrested in connection to a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Pope Leo XIV blesses cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia as final stage enters Vatican gardens
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV blesses cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia as final stage enters Vatican gardensPope Leo XIV blessed the 159 cyclists competing in the Giro d’Italia as the three-week race’s final stage began with an unprecedented ride through the Vatican gardens behind St. Peter’s Basilica.
The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending
Read full article: The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spendingThe British government is about to outline the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send “a message to Moscow.”.
Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividends
Read full article: Britain's biggest water firm hit with record fine over sewage and dividendsBritain’s biggest water company has been fined almost 123 million pounds or $166 million for releasing sewage into rivers and streams while paying dividends to its shareholders.
US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaper
Read full article: US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaperA consortium led by U.S. investment firm Redbird Capital Partners has agreed to buy the publisher of Britain’s 170-year-old Daily Telegraph newspaper for about $674 million.