Marking Forgotten British

Tiny Nigerian museum marking a forgotten British invasion pushes for recognition

Museum in Koko, Niger Delta, commemorates important exiled merchant prince Nanna Olomu – but it has no cooling and a termite issue. In the sleepy Nigerian port town of Koko, the reminder of a ...

The Guardian - 11h

The British Columbia Securities Commission’s got talent

They call Vancouver “Hollywood North” for a reason

Financial Times - 6d

Pope Francis says the horror of Holocaust must never be forgotten

On the eve of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope Francis also noted that many Christians were killed in Nazi concentration camps.

CBS News - Jan. 26

Pope: Horrors of the Holocaust must not be forgotten or denied

Yahoo News - Jan. 26

Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization

Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election

ABC News - Jan. 26

A new style of pub puts a spin on a British classic

As hundreds of Britain’s traditional pubs close every year, one type of establishment is bucking the trend. Desi pubs, which serve South Asian food alongside their pints, offer a taste of home ...

CBS News - Jan. 25

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.

BBC News - Jan. 25

Long forgotten, Black South African servicemen who died in WWI honored with memorial

More than 1,700 Black South African servicemen who died in non-combat roles on the Allied side during World War I and have no known grave have been recognized with a memorial more than 100 years later

ABC News - Jan. 22

‘Jean-Paul Sartre hid at her house!’ The forgotten brilliance of Hélène de Beauvoir, sister of Simone

She was a painter ‘ahead of her time’, counting Picasso as a fan. But Hélène de Beauvoir was always overshadowed by her famous sister. Now, with a show opening in Britain, the artist is finally ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

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 - Jan. 18

British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December

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

Financial Times - Jan. 17

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 - Jan. 16

The extreme Satanist group that led a British teen to commit terror crimes

Anti-terror police warn of "immense threat" to public from extreme right-wing Satanist group 764.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq | Salil Tripathi

After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countries. It was unusual to see Muhammad Yunus, a widely respected Nobel laureate and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 16

‘The ghosts are everywhere’: can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis?

Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of a thief on the inside, Britain’s No 1 museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation?. The British Museum is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

British woman dies in 'violent collision' while skiing in French Alps

A 62-year-old woman reportedly crashed into a stationary skier, a British man, on Tuesday.

BBC News - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 15

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 - Jan. 14

British Airways owner’s transatlantic focus lifts shares to post-pandemic highs

Airline group doubles down on premium business between Europe and US

Financial Times - Jan. 14

The cravenness of Mark Zuckerberg

Changes to the fact-checking regime at Meta make it look like he’s caving in to Trump

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says

Rory Sykes' mother said she was unable to help her son due to a broken arm.

The Hill - Jan. 12

British Steel blunder forced Scunthorpe blast furnace closure

Shutdown last year blamed on wrong coal and is latest sign of difficulties at Chinese-owned operations

Financial Times - 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

Knight wants ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan

The International Cricket Council should do more to support the Afghanistan women's team, says England captain Heather Knight.

BBC News - Jan. 11

‘A day not soon forgotten’: the Palisades take stock after blazes rage

Firefighters said the destruction from the California fires was unlike any they had seen in their decades-long careers. California wildfires – live The sun glared red as it sank into the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

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

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

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