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British man admits stabbing partner to death in Italy

Michael Whitbread, 75, is on trial in Lanciano for murder of fellow Briton Michele Faiers, 66, in October 2023. A British man living in Italy has admitted stabbing his partner to death, claiming he ...

The Guardian - 1d

Bereaved maternity families' treatment shocking, says Streeting

Health secretary responds to bereaved parents in Leeds, following investigation showing 56 deaths at NHS trust may have been preventable.

BBC News - 2d

British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December

Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cuts

Financial Times - 2d

Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say

A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.

The New York Times - 3d

A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street

A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on video

ABC News - 3d

Families of hostages grateful but cautious about ceasefire deal

While some may soon reunite with their loved ones, others face the grim possibility of receiving confirmation of deaths during captivity.

The Hill - 3d

British hostage families cautious but hopeful for reunions

Families tell the BBC they're hoping for reunions with loved ones held in captivity for over 15 months.

BBC News - 3d

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain

They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.

BBC News - 4d

British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover

Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in Asia

Financial Times - 4d

British history made in 'stressful' Boulter win

Katie Boulter becomes the sixth British player to win in this year's Australian Open singles draws - the most to reach the second round in the nation's history.

BBC News - 5d

How to prepare your family for an emergency

As wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, the disaster has people thinking about their own emergency preparedness, whether it's a fire, hurricane or tornado. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi ...

CBS News - 6d

The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, who died aged 32.

BBC News - Jan. 12

A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.

BBC News - Jan. 12

British hiker's family devastated as items found

Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Friend of British hiker missing in Italy voices ‘acceptance’ as search continues

Joe Stone says authorities ‘trying everything’ to find Aziz Ziriat after body of Sam Harris discovered on Wednesday. A close friend of a British hiker who has been missing in the Dolomites since ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Jeremy Hunt apologises to Letby victims' families

The former health secretary has been giving evidence at the Thirlwall Inquiry into the nurse's crimes.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires

Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites

Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics

With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s Nemotron Model Families will advance AI agents

Nvidia announced Nemotron Model Families to advance agentic AI as part of its bevy of AI announcements at CES 2025 today.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit

The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Biden meets with families of victims of New Orleans attack

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden met with families, survivors and local law enforcement affected by the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people and wounded dozens of ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

British prime minister condemns 'lies and misinformation' after Musk attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “lies and misinformation” undermining the United Kingdom’s democracy and his record after Elon Musk’s continued attacks. Starmer was asked about a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Pete Songi on Elon Musk interfering in British politics – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Man charged with helping ex-British soldier in London prison getaway

London police say a man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from prison

ABC News - Jan. 6

Man charged with helping British ex-soldier in London prison getaway

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag

The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.

BBC News - Jan. 6

'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says

Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of British man in New Orleans attack

Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack. The Prince of Wales has said he is shocked and saddened by the death of his former nanny’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89

His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa

Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa

No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Carter family expresses gratitude for 'outpouring of love and support'

The family of former President Carter expressed its gratitude for the global expressions of support as it grieves his death at the age of 100 on Sunday. “The outpouring of love and support we have ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2