U.K.

Protesters stand outside the Supreme Court in London on Wednesday.

World News

The U.K. Supreme Court has struck down a plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

1:47pm November 15, 2023

by Fatima Al-Kassab

In a major defeat for the British prime minister, the Supreme Court has ruled the government's migrant plan is unlawful and would put asylum-seekers at risk of deportation back home.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Writtle University College, an agricultural college in Writtle, United Kingdom, a day after making his announcement about changes to Britain's climate policies.

World News

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism

10:22am September 22, 2023

by Fatima Al-Kassab

The British prime minister watered down key climate policies, and critics including Al Gore are slamming the changes. Analysts say with elections coming up next year, the pivot is politically driven.

Police patrolled in the Chiswick area of London as the hunt for Daniel Khalife entered its fourth day on Saturday. Khalife, a British soldier awaiting trial on terrorism charges escaped from a prison in South West London on Wednesday.

World News

Police catch a terrorism suspect who escaped from a London prison

7:59am September 09, 2023

by The Associated Press

A former soldier who escaped from a London prison while awaiting trial on terrorism charges was captured Saturday after being on the run for four days, police said.

Lt. Frank J. Crawford of Detroit, Michigan, as the Regimental plans and training officer, is giving his men instructions in combat maneuvers.

This WWII battle wasn't against Nazis. It was between Black and white GIs in England

4:38pm June 21, 2023

It's the 80th anniversary of a little-known battle — by Black U.S. soldiers against segregation in the military. They were convicted of mutiny. Villagers in England want them exonerated.

In this image made from video provided by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry on Sunday, a Ukrainian soldier poses for the camera with his finger to his lips. The video shows troops gesturing for silence suggesting that no formal announcement of a possible counteroffensive against Russia will be made. Text appears in the video saying: "Plans love silence. There will be no announcement of the start."

World News

Latest in Ukraine: Kyiv won't say when its counteroffensive has begun (June 5)

2:26pm June 05, 2023

by Alex Leff

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A general view along the Mall toward Buckingham Palace on Thursday in London.

World News

What to expect at the coronation of King Charles III — and how to watch it

2:58pm May 05, 2023

by Juliana Kim

Britain's first coronation in 70 years is set to begin at 11 a.m. local time or 6 a.m. ET on Saturday. Here's a rundown of the weekend's events and how to watch them.

A coronation-themed United Kingdom flag is pictured at a souvenir stall near the Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben, of the Houses of Parliament in central London.

World News

10 sights you'll see at King Charles' coronation — and 2 you won't

1:18pm May 05, 2023

This weekend's British coronation will be about pomp, history and attempts to reflect diversity.

At Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the royal family pose at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.

World News

The last time Britain had a coronation was 70 years ago. Here's what it looked like

12:53pm May 05, 2023

Saturday is King Charles III's coronation and the British capital is getting ready. Before Charles is coronated, we look back at the ceremonies and festivities when Queen Elizabeth II's was crowned.

The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone on Feb. 28. British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned app from government mobile phones on security grounds.

World News

The U.K. is the latest to ban TikTok on government phones because of security concerns

11:57am March 16, 2023

by The Associated Press

British authorities said they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after a news conference at Windsor Guildhall, Windsor, England, Monday. The U.K. and the European Union ended years of wrangling, sealing a deal to resolve a dispute over Northern Ireland.

World News

Why Brexit's back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal

5:38pm February 27, 2023

by Willem Marx

Britain and the European Union signed a new agreement to solve one of Brexit's thorniest challenges: the trading status of Northern Ireland.

Queue Listen Now