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Rishi Sunak’s Dismal Task: Leading U.K. Conservatives to Likely Defeat
After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election
Millions of voters in England have voted in local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general electionABC News - World - United Kingdom -
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster AbbeyABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Revealed: key files shredded as UK government panic grew over infected blood deaths lawsuit
Lost documents prevented victims from finding out the truth, official inquiry told. Disastrous failures that caused the contaminated blood scandal were denied by ministers for decades after officials destroyed, lost and blocked access to key ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week
Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next weekABC News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
Long Beach's iconic Queen Mary reins again
The majestic ocean liner the Queen Mary, once the playground for the rich and famous, fell into disrepair and was in danger of sinking until officials in Long Beach, California, gave it another shot. Tom Wait has more.CBS News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
The UK government acted unlawfully in approving a climate plan, a High Court judge has ruled
A U.K. High Court judge has ruled that the government acted unlawfully when it approved a plan to meet climate targets without evidence it could be deliveredABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Can the UK retain its allure for Hollywood film and TV production?
Last year’s strikes across the Atlantic and financial issues facing UK broadcasters have marred a blooming industryFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Inside a 'peaceful and proud' Gaza protest camp at a UK university
Students tell the BBC why they're occupying their campus in protest against the war in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Spread to Australia, France, U.K. and Elsewhere
Student activists in Australia, Britain, France and elsewhere are challenging their universities’ stances on the war in Gaza and ties to Israel.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
‘It’s going to be messy’: advocates balance climate action and conservation amid Queensland’s green energy boom
‘Some negative projects will get up, but we have to keep our eyes on the broader goals’, says WWF Australia. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA map of ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week
Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next weekABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Reform UK boosts Labour’s prospects but struggles to take seats
Leader of right-wing party praises ‘great progress’ but narrow gains raise doubts about its electoral impactFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK Home Office detains asylum seekers destined for Rwanda
Enforcement officers launch ‘large-scale’ operation in anticipation of first removals to central African countryFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak exposed over NHS queues as Tory seats among UK’s worst areas
FT analysis underscores PM’s liability, with treatment lists twice as long as 2010 when the party came to powerFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK veterinary deal with EU could boost agrifood exports by 22%, study finds
Since Brexit, food and drink industry has faced border checks on business with largest trading partnerFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Two UK water companies lack complete maps of sewage networks
Shortage of data raises questions over condition of infrastructure as groups seek sharp increases in billsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK home secretary to visit Italy to discuss stopping migrants arriving on boats
British Home Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Italy as part of the U.K. government’s efforts to crack down on migrants arriving by small boatsABC News - World - United Kingdom -
IMF urges UK to curb rising debt
Warning comes as Rishi Sunak promises further tax cuts as part of re-election driveFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Middle East crisis live: Israel will ‘make its own decision’ on Iran after UK and Germany call for restraint
Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came after UK foreign minister David Cameron and his German counterpart travelled to Israel for talks. See all our Middle East crisis coverageHere are some more pictures sent over the news wires from Rafah showing the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
David Cameron warns of Gaza famine as UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid effort
Move to join US-led maritime corridor follows international fury at last week’s killing of seven aid workers. The Royal Navy was ordered into action on Saturday to help supply desperately needed aid to Gaza, as the foreign secretary, David ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring ID to vote in the U.K.’s local electionsABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?
Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed solutionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK business activity beats forecasts in April
Reading of 54 well above 52.6 predicted by economists, and fastest expansion since MayFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Sunak to increase UK military aid to Ukraine to £3bn this year
Pledge of extra £500mn comes as PM flies to Warsaw and Berlin and announces largest supply of munitions to KyivFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK shot down Iran drones to de-escalate conflict, says Cameron
The foreign secretary is urging Israel to be "smart as well as tough" as it considers its response.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Under fire UK air traffic provider appoints Warren East as chair
Britain's air traffic services provider NATS said Warren East would take over as chairman from Sept. 1, naming the former boss of Rolls-Royce and ARM to succeed Paul Golby who has been in the role for 10 years. The appointment of corporate ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - United Kingdom -
Labour denies it has plans for UK to rejoin EU customs union
Shadow minister says party ‘committed to making Brexit work’ after report from political consultancy on realignmentFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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Shameful to call for UK to end Israel arms sales, Johnson says
Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid workers were killed in air strikes this week.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Tory plot to topple Rishi Sunak fizzles despite crushing election losses
UK prime minister faces a mutinous party but rebellion off the cards — for nowFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK passes bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Lawyers prepare for legal battles on behalf of individual asylum seekers challenging removal to east Africa. How the UK government’s Rwanda deportation plan was fought in courtRishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation bill will become law after peers ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
FCA under pressure to abandon plans to name firms in UK deterrence drive
Regulator confronts growing concerns within government that move will undermine competitivenessFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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UK growth forecast downgraded by IMF
GDP expected to increase by just 0.5% this year, the second-slowest rate in G7 after GermanyFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande concert bombing take legal action against UK intelligence agency
More than 250 survivors of the bombing that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert are taking legal action against the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agencyABC News - World - United Kingdom -
UK will not suspend arms exports to Israel, David Cameron says
Foreign secretary says Britain’s position on export licences is ‘unchanged’ after reviewing latest legal advice. Middle East crisis – live updatesDavid Cameron has confirmed the UK government will not suspend arms exports to Israel after the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Home Office to detain asylum seekers across UK in shock Rwanda operation
Exclusive: Operation comes weeks earlier than expected and is thought to have been timed to coincide with local elections . The Home Office will launch a major operation to detain asylum seekers across the UK on Monday, weeks earlier than ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
King Charles to resume public duties after 'progress' in cancer treatment
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis as Kate, the Princess of Wales, continues treatement.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’
Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and her battle with the ‘deep state’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Director Has Perfect Franchise Ending In Mind
With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, this beloved, long-running sci-fi franchise has finally hit double digit movies, with the modern iteration of the series running for nearly as many films (4) as the franchise's original run back in the 1960s ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Japanese gown uniting Freddie Mercury, the Jedi and Bjork
A collection of Kimono from some of the most charismatic entertainers has gone on display in Dundee.BBC News - Top stories -
Transfer Talk: Manchester United open to offers for Antony
With reports of a move for Michael Olise surfacing, Man Utd are understood be considering Antony's future. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Director Talks Lessons He's Applying To His Upcoming Zelda Movie
Coming off the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie early last year, which was both popular with critics and made a huge amount of money, Nintendo felt so good about how they handled that one that they greenlit a Legend of Zelda movie, to be ...GameSpot - Tech -
‘A disgrace’: Ratcliffe reads riot act after visiting Manchester United facilities
Chief of football operations rails at ‘high degree of untidiness’IT department and age-group dressing rooms ‘reflect poorly’Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ordered Manchester United’s staff to raise standards after describing the level of untidiness in ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Hudson-Odoi seals precious victory for Nottingham Forest at Sheffield United
Nottingham Forest took a significant step towards Premier League safety as two goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi and another from their captain, Ryan Yates, piled more misery on bottom-placed Sheffield United. The victory moved Forest three points ...The Guardian - World -
F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?
Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time since its sparkling Las Vegas debut six months agoABC News - Sports -
Passenger who disrupted flight ordered to pay United Airlines more than $20,000
An unruly passenger who was “physically combative” on a flight last month has been ordered to pay more $20,000 to United Airlines, according to court documents.NBC News - Top stories -
Burnley 1-4 Newcastle, Sheffield United 1-3 Nottm Forest: Premier League clockwatch – as it happened
Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards safety with a 3-1 win at Sheffield United as Burnley slumped to a damaging loss against a rampant Newcastle. Live scoreboard: Saturday’s results and latest scores The Blues are in the third tier for the ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Should he stay or go? The cases for and against Erik ten Hag at Man United
The debate has grown in intensity as the 2023-24 season winds down, so let's break down the arguments.ESPN - Sports -
Erik ten Hag’s Ming the Merciless act has given United only flashes of glory | Jonathan Wilson
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a big decision to make but will an unlikely FA Cup final win be enough to save the manager?. And so the real business begins. The four months since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos bought a little over a quarter of ...The Guardian - World -
Ranking NFL's top 12 WR trios for 2024: Where Dolphins unit ranks after adding Odell Beckham Jr. in offseason
A reordering of the NFL's wide receiver trios after the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL