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UK's Johnson backs public inquiry into handling of pandemic

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that an independent public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus ...

UK government plan to toughen voter ID rules draws criticism

The British government has announced contentious plans to toughen election voting rules by requiring photo identification at ...

Dua Lipa wins big at Brits, urges health worker pay raise

British singer Dua Lipa called for a “fair” pay raise for U.K. health workers as she was named a double winner at the Brit ...

Ex-English National Ballet dancer convicted of sex crimes

A former English National Ballet principal dancer was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting young female dance students.

British PM seeks to bolster economy, union in new parliament

The U.K. government sought to capitalize on its electoral strength Tuesday, outlining a sweeping legislative agenda to ...

ShowBiz Minute: Prince Harry, CNCO, Swift

Oprah, Prince Harry reunite for Apple TV+ mental health show; Latin American boy band CNCO loses member; Taylor Swift to ...

Scottish government sets stage for another independence vote

The Scottish National Party won its fourth straight parliamentary election on Saturday and insisted it will push on with ...

US downplays prospect of post-Brexit trade deal with UK

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has downplayed any prospect of an imminent trade deal with a post-Brexit Britain.

US, Japan, South Korea diplomats review North Korea strategy

The United States, Japan and South Korea are plowing ahead with efforts to push North Korea back to nuclear negotiations ...

UK announces plan for 'quantum leap' in relations with India

Britain said Tuesday it's agreed to increase cooperation with India in areas including trade, science and health as Indian ...

US and UK reject reports of imminent prisoner deal with Iran

The U.S. and the U.K. dismissed reports coming out of Iran that they are thrashing out a prisoner exchange deal with Tehran ...

100 years old: Low-key centenary for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland marked what is widely considered to be its centenary on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth II stressing the need ...

The Latest: Colo. governor extends statewide mask mandate

DENVER — Colorado’s governor has extended a statewide mask mandate for another 30 days, but loosened face covering ...

Two arrested after trespassing near Prince Andrew's home

Police have arrested two people after receiving a report of trespassers near the home of Britain’s Prince Andrew, the ...

'London to Delhi' cycle raises cash for India's COVID crisis

For British IT consultant Yogen Shah, India’s COVID-19 crisis is deeply personal. The pictures of people hooked up to oxygen ...

Beyond the pandemic: London votes for a mayor during crisis

Not long ago, London was booming. Now it fears a bust. Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic have hit Britain’s capital in a ...

Potential contenders for new Northern Ireland first minister

Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party is looking for a new leader following First Minister Arlene Foster's ...

Prince William, Kate release images to mark 10th anniversary

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked their 10th wedding anniversary Thursday by releasing photographs and a video ...

UK watchdog steps up probe into Johnson's apartment refurb

Britain's political spending watchdog said Wednesday it was scaling up an investigation into Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ...

Back to duty: UK queen returns to public tasks after funeral

Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday held her first video meetings since the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip, pressing on with ...