Britain's Labour Party Faces A Tough Climb Back From A Damaging Election
The opposition party had its worst election result since 1935. Now its members are split over how to bounce back.
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6-Year-Old Finds Message Alleging Chinese Prison Labor In Box Of Christmas Cards
"We are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qingpu prison China," the note said in English. "Forced to work against our will. Please help us and notify human rights organization."
Boris Johnson And Conservative Party Win Large Majority In U.K. Parliament
The Tories now have the biggest majority since Margaret Thatcher's win in 1987, all but ensuring the United Kingdom will exit the European Union in January.
U.K. Election: Voters Hope To Decide Brexit's Fate And Their Country's Future
It will be the third general election since 2015. The stakes are high, voters are weary and the two main candidates for prime minister are polarizing.
Opinion: How Will We Remember Migrants Who Suffer, Strive And Risk Their Lives?
NPR's Scott Simon ruminates about news of 39 people found dead in a trailer in Essex, U.K., and why people would risk their lives for that journey.
Even With A New Agreement, Brexit Is Not A Done Deal. Here's Why
It looks like a big breakthrough in Britain's long process to leave the European Union, but the saga doesn't end here.
Britain's Boris Johnson Hails New Brexit Deal With EU As Deadline Looms
The prime minister said that he'd forged a new agreement that would allow the European Union to keep collecting value-added tax from Northern Ireland and allow special treatment for some Irish goods.
Brexit Watch: Why The Move To Suspend U.K. Parliament Matters
A legislative recess may sound ho-hum, but the news was a shock. Here's a quick look at what happened, why it matters and what comes next.
Like The Empire Itself, The British Pound Is Not What It Used To Be
The pound was long the symbol of Britain's economic might. The chaos surrounding Brexit, the country's 2016 decision to leave the European Union, has sent the currency falling sharply.
Flying Frenchman Leapfrogs English Channel On His Homemade Hoverboard
Franky Zapata made the crossing on his second attempt after after a mishap halfway across sent his first flight plunging into the sea. Zapata says he'll work on a flying car next — after a vacation.