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UK court rules government plan to build first new coal mine in decades unlawful on climate grounds
Environment
September 14, 2024
UK court rules government plan to build first new coal mine in decades unlawful on climate grounds
CNN — Britain’s approval of its first new deep coal mine in decades was unlawful, London’s High Court ruled on Friday following…
Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’
Middle East
September 10, 2024
Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’
London CNN — Local governments across England, Scotland and Wales face a £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) hole in their finances…
Britain is hoping its riots have peaked. But the far right is lingering, and more trouble could lie ahead
World
August 10, 2024
Britain is hoping its riots have peaked. But the far right is lingering, and more trouble could lie ahead
London CNN — For a few hours on Wednesday evening, tension pulsed through Britain’s streets. Shops and businesses closed early…
Rioters attack hotels used to house asylum seekers amid worst UK disorder in years
World
August 5, 2024
Rioters attack hotels used to house asylum seekers amid worst UK disorder in years
CNN — Rioters set fire and broke into hotels used to shelter asylum seekers in northern England on Sunday, as…
Eight people arrested during latest UK protest after fatal stabbings
World
August 3, 2024
Eight people arrested during latest UK protest after fatal stabbings
CNN — Eight people were arrested and three police officers were injured during violent unrest in Britain’s northeast, the latest in…
Mo Salah receives Liverpool FC Player of the Season 2023-2024
Egypt
June 8, 2024
Mo Salah receives Liverpool FC Player of the Season 2023-2024
Egyptian football superstar Mohamed Salah won a new award for last season, which showcased an outstanding performance from the Liverpool…
UK pulls out of post-Brexit trade talks with Canada
World
January 27, 2024
UK pulls out of post-Brexit trade talks with Canada
London CNN — Britain is finding out just how hard it can be to negotiate free trade deals, even with…
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton undergoes surgery
Society
January 22, 2024
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton undergoes surgery
The Kensington Palace announced that Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, 42, underwent a “planned abdominal surgery” at a London clinic.…
Anti-monarchy campaigners stage protest inside Buckingham Palace
World
September 24, 2023
Anti-monarchy campaigners stage protest inside Buckingham Palace
A group of anti-monarchy campaigners on Saturday staged what organizers are calling the “first-ever” protest inside Buckingham Palace. “The group…
King Charles’ soft power with an edge boosts UK’s diplomatic efforts
World
September 23, 2023
King Charles’ soft power with an edge boosts UK’s diplomatic efforts
Paris CNN — King Charles and Queen Camilla have just wrapped up their long-awaited state visit to France, spending their…