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U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs

Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.

The New York Times - 12h

Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration.

The New York Times - 1d

Nintendo Officially Announces Switch 2

Following weeks of leaks and wild speculation, Nintendo gave fans a first look at its new slightly bigger, Switch on Thursday. The company also teased a new Mario Kart game.

Wired - 1d

Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.

Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.

CBS News - 1d

Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk

Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.

The New York Times - 2d

Tulip Siddiq, U.K. Anticorruption Minister, Resigns

Tulip Siddiq, the niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, had been named in an embezzlement investigation in the Asian country in December.

The New York Times - 2d

Apple Faces $1.8 Billion Lawsuit in U.K. Court Over App Store

Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps ...

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

China and the U.K. have the opposite problem. They just struck a deal.

The weekend agreement reached in China, during what was called the 2025 U.K.-China Economic and Financial Dialogue, won’t immediately change the fiscal troubles that both countries have.

MarketWatch - 4d

U.K.’s First Drug Consumption Center Is Set to Open in Glasgow

Scotland, which has the highest rate of recorded drugs deaths in Europe, is opening a new facility for users to inject illegal drugs under medical supervision.

The New York Times - 6d

London calling: Browns, Jets, Jags to play in U.K.

The Jets, Browns and Jaguars will each serve as the home team for games in London next season as part of the NFL's growing slate of international play.

ESPN - 6d

U.K. Grocers' Stocks Fall on Cost Woes Despite Positive Christmas

Shares in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have fallen as higher salaries and increased national insurance contributions, together with inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates, set the tone for a ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

How one U.K. man helps people cope with homelessness

Verral Paul-Walcott isn't part of any charity, but during the COVID lockdown in the U.K., he saw a problem and mobilized a group of people to help. He told CBS News' Leah Mishkin how he built a ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Inside a U.K. couple's "secondhand wedding"

Tying the knot can be pricey, with the average cost of a wedding estimated at about $35,000. But CBS News' Leah Mishkin met a British couple who've proven you don't have to break the bank to have ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking

A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?

The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal in Britain. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told

Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted to the social platform X that she wants to bring ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers

The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

The Vivienne, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.,' dies at 32

British reality show "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK" winner James Lee Williams, aged 32, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died, publicist Simon Jones said on Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 6

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back at Elon Musk on Monday after the world's richest man repeatedly lobbed a host of inflammatory allegations at the country's leader over the past week.

CBS News - Jan. 6

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist

Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Oilers Announce Last Minute Lineup Changes

The Edmonton Oilers made a surprise change right before playing the Seattle Kraken.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Lexi Thompson rings in new year with engagement announcement

Thompson revealed on Instagram that she was newly engaged.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.

BBC News - Jan. 2

U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"

It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.

CBS News - Jan. 2

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.