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Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM
Saturday, June 10, 2023
The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."
8 people were rescued after the partial collapse of an apartment building in Iowa
Monday, May 29, 2023
A city official said there had been repair efforts underway on the outside of the apartment complex when it collapsed, after several bricks were reported to have fallen days earlier.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned in elaborate ceremony
Saturday, May 06, 2023
The U.K.'s King Charles III was officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by a large procession.
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is out after an 'inappropriate relationship'
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Shell apologized for an "inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company," and said he was "truly sorry" for letting down colleagues.
The Los Angeles mayor says she needs $1.3 billion to address homelessness in the city
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Mayor Karen Bass says she told President Biden he could significantly reduce homelessness in the U.S. by helping to find shelter for the roughly 40,000 people in LA who are currently unhoused.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Following a victory on Saturday, Wrexham has gained promotion and starting in August will play in the fourth highest tier in English soccer.
An Israeli police raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque triggers a spate of violence
Saturday, April 08, 2023
The escalating conflict in Israel and the occupied territories has played out against a backdrop of religious celebrations — Ramadan for Muslims, Passover for Jews and Easter for Christians.
Credit Suisse shares soar after the bank secures a $54 billion lifeline
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Shares of the Swiss banking giant rallied significantly Thursday after Switzerland's central bank agreed to lend it $54 billion.
Gary Lineker will return to BBC after tweet criticizing new asylum policy
Monday, March 13, 2023
Former soccer star Gary Lineker will be back at the BBC this weekend. He was suspended last week after he criticized the government's new asylum policy.
Northern Ireland businesses are cautiously optimistic about EU trade agreement
Saturday, March 04, 2023
Businesses react to British Prime Minister Rushi Sunak's new deal with the European Union about trade arrangement in Northern Ireland.
Why Brexit's back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal
Monday, February 27, 2023
Britain and the European Union signed a new agreement to solve one of Brexit's thorniest challenges: the trading status of Northern Ireland.
Many U.K. grocers limit some fruit and veggie sales as extreme weather impacts supply
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Grocery giants including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons are struggling with their supply chains, particularly with products sourced from Spain and Morocco where extreme weather has damaged crops.
First minister of Scotland resigns
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
After eight years, Nicola Sturgeon has unexpectedly resigned as the first minister of Scotland. Her shock departure could mark a new chapter in the Scottish fight for independence.
Why Zelenskyy visited the U.K. nearly 1 year into Russia's war on Ukraine
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
The Ukrainian president spoke to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Parliament, and made a plea for warplanes.
Shell reports record profits as energy prices soar after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Energy companies have been reporting blockbuster profits since last year, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent oil prices sharply higher.
Widespread strike in Britain was coordinated to have the greatest impact
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Roughly half a million workers went out on strike in the U.K. Wednesday, the largest single day of industrial action in Britain in more than a decade.
U.K. blocks Scottish gender ID bill
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Scottish government and Westminster are clashing after the U.K. government blocked the bill to allow people in Scotland to self-ID their gender. Scotland's first minister vowed to fight the veto.
Encore: High energy prices and inflation are taking a toll on U.K. businesses
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
More than 11,000 small businesses closed in the U.K. last year. Many smaller shops could not keep up with higher energy costs, inflation and competition from online retailers.
High energy prices and inflation are taking a toll on U.K. businesses
Monday, January 09, 2023
More than 11,000 small businesses closed in the UK last year. Many smaller shops could not keep up with higher energy costs, inflation and competition from online retailers.
Strikes hit Britain as nurses, postal workers and others walk out
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The United Kingdom is experiencing a winter of discontent — with strike actions by both public and private sector workers — from the post service to the national health system.