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UK court puts last-minute block on a deal to hand Chagos islands to Mauritius

A British court has blocked the U.K. from transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, hours hours before the agreement was due to be signed
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May 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Chris Brown released from UK jail on $6.7 million bail

Singer Chris Brown has been released from a jail in the U.K. after he was arrested and taken into custody last week.
May 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Chris Brown live show at FNB Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
May 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM

Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

UK police say a third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
May 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Police Community Support Officers stand near the fire damaged doorway of a house belonging to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kentish Town in London, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
May 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM

UK inflation rises to its highest level since January 2024 after domestic bills spike

Inflation in the U.K. spiked to its highest level for more than a year in April amid higher domestic bills such as energy and water
May 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
FILE - View of the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange from the Lookout viewing point, in London, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)
May 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Third suspect arrested over fires at properties linked to UK prime minister

A third man has been arrested in connection with a series of fires targeting property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer
May 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Fire damage is seen in the doorway of a house belonging to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kentish Town in London, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
May 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM

1 person dies when a boat overloaded with migrants sinks in the English Channel

One person died when a boat overloaded with migrants broke up during an attempted overnight crossing of the English Channel
May 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
FILE - A boat thought to carry migrants is escorted by a vessel from the French Gendarmerie Nationale in the English Channel off Wimereux beach, France, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Nicolas Garriga, File)
May 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Hackers strike UK's legal aid agency and compromise data of lawyers and clients

Britain’s justice department says it shut down its legal aid website after a cyberattack compromised personal information
May 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
May 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM

The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit

Britain has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks
May 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Britain's Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office for the Constitution and European Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds greets EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, left, as he arrives to attend the UK-EU Summit at Lancaster House, in London, Monday, May 19, 2025. (Henry Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)
May 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM

Iran summons UK diplomat to protest detention of a national

Iran has summoned a British diplomat to protest what it described as the “illegal and unjustified” detention of an Iranian in the U.K. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Sunday that the Foreign Ministry summoned the U.K. chargé d’affaires and c...
May 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
May 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM

British police charge 3 Iranian men with spying after counterterror probe

British police have charged three Iranian men with spying offenses after an investigation by counterterror detectives
May 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
May 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM

$27 copy of Magna Carta turns out to be the real thing

An original copy of the Magna Carta has been discovered in the archives at Harvard University.
May 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This photo provided by Harvard Law School shows a rare copy of the Magna Carta from 1300 sits in a display case on April 15, 2025, at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass.
May 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Chris Brown in custody until June following UK arrest

Singer Chris Brown was arrested Thursday in connection with an assault charge from 2023 in London.
May 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Chris Brown performs during the Tycoon Music Festival, April 19, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
May 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM

UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter

The British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of 2025, in a welcome boost to the Labour government, which has made lifting the country’s growth its number one priority
May 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, center, speaks with the media at the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby, England following the announcement from the Office for National Statistics that the U.K. economy grew by 0.7% between January and March, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Darren Staples/PA via AP)
May 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubs

Britain's prime minister says his government is talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers as they wait to be deported
May 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, is welcomed by Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Kryeministria in Tirana, Albania, Thursday May 15, 2025. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP)
May 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM

British man who spent 38 years in prison 'not angry' as murder conviction overturned

A man who spent 38 years in a British prison has been released after having his murder conviction overturned
May 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Kim Smith, sister of Peter Sullivan, with lawyer Sarah Myatt, left, speaks to the media outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, Tuesday May 13, 2025, after Peter Sullivan who spent 38 years in a British prison had his murder conviction overturned. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)
May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM

A man has been arrested over a fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house

British police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at the London house where U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country
May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fire damage is seen in the doorway of a house belonging to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kentish Town in London, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM

French pres. Macron accepts invitation for U.K. state visit

Buckingham Palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted an invitation to pay a state visit to the U.K. in July
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Britain's King Charles III attends the presentation of the New Standards at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Monday May 12, 2025. (Aaron Chown/Pool via AP)
May 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM

A power outage disrupts London's subway network

A power outage has disrupted multiple lines on the London Underground network
May 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Passengers at Paddington Station in London, Monday, May 12, 2025, after London Underground services were suspended because of power failures. (Tom Philpot/PA via AP)
May 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM

2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023

Two men have been convicted of cutting down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England along ancient Hadrian’s Wall
May 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This is a photo provided by Northumbria Police of Daniel Graham, one of two men who have been convicted of cutting the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England, Friday May 9, 2025. (Northumbria Police via AP)
May 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Trump trade deal with UK ‘not really a deal’: Economics professor

Columbia Business School economics professor Brett House says President Donald Trump “totally misunderstands trade relationships with the U.S. and the rest of the world.”
May 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
VIDEO: Trump trade deal with UK ‘not really a deal’: Economics professor
May 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Trump announces trade deal with UK

President Donald Trump said the deal is “so good for both countries.”
May 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
VIDEO: Trump announces trade deal with UK
May 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Jury begins deliberating in UK trial of men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Jurors have begun deliberating in the case of two men charged with cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree in northern England
May 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The felled Sycamore Gap tree is seen on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, Sept. 29, 2023.
May 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM

View from cockpit as Red Arrows fly over London

Britain's Red Arrows released footage of their flypast over London, part of the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
May 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
VIDEO: View from cockpit as Red Arrows fly over London
May 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM

Russell Brand posts bail on rape and sexual assault charges

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has arrived at a London court to face rape and sexual assault charges on Friday morning.
May 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
British actor and comedian Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape and multiple counts of sex assault appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, May 2, 2025.
1 month ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman based on biological sex

Jane Fae, chair of Trans Media Watch, reacts to the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that the U.K. equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female.
1 month ago
VIDEO: UK's top court says definition of a woman based on biological sex
1 month ago

UK Supreme Court: Equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that the equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female.
1 month ago
VIDEO: UK Supreme Court: Equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female
1 month ago

Prince Harry's 'life is at stake' in bid for UK security protection, lawyer says

Harry attended the court hearing without his wife, Meghan Markle.
1 month ago
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice, April 9, 2025, in London.
2 months ago

Netflix's 'Adolescence' to be made available to UK secondary schools

The show, which premiered on Netflix in March, is a gripping four-part drama series from the U.K. that explores the loss of adolescence and the complexities of youth.
2 months ago
The show, which premiered on Netflix in March, is a gripping four-part drama series from the U.K. that explores the loss of adolescence and the complexities of youth.
2 months ago

London's Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire causes travel chaos

The UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband announced Saturday that he is ordering an investigation into the substation fire.
2 months ago
A passenger plane makes its landing approach to Heathrow International Airport, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 22, 2025.
2 months ago

Flights resume at London's Heathrow Airport after massive fire

The airport is now fully operational after the fire started at an electrical substation.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Flights resume at London's Heathrow Airport after massive fire
2 months ago

Travelers deal with nightmare following power loss at London’s Heathrow Airport

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with The Points Guy managing editor Clint Henderson about the impact of flights diverted from Heathrow after a substation fire caused a blackout that shut down the airport.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Travelers deal with nightmare following power loss at London’s Heathrow Airport
2 months ago

Passengers warned of delays as flights set to resume at London's Heathrow Airport

A fire at an electrical substation near London's Heathrow Airport temporarily closed one of the world's busiest airports.
2 months ago
Firefighters extinguish the fire at the North Hyde electrical substation, which caught fire Thursday night and lead to a closure of Heathrow Airport in London, Friday, March 21, 2025.
2 months ago

London Heathrow closed due to fire, power outage

A fire at an electrical substation near the airport has closed the transportation hub through at least Friday night causing major flight disruptions.
2 months ago
VIDEO: London Heathrow closed due to fire, power outage
2 months ago

Kate Middleton steps out for St. Patrick's Day tradition

Kate attended the Irish Guards' annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
2 months ago
Catherine, Princess of Wales during the 2025 Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade at Wellington Barracks on March 17, 2025 in London, England.
2 months ago

Protester scales Big Ben with Palestinian flag

A man carrying a Palestinian flag climbed up the tower that houses Big Ben, remaining there for hours in a standoff with police.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Protester scales Big Ben with Palestinian flag
3 months ago

Trump trusts Putin to 'keep his word' and more takeaways from Starmer meet on Ukraine

President Trump hosted United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday for discussions focused on the Russia-Ukraine war.
3 months ago
President Donald Trump shakes hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 27, 2025.
3 months ago

Trump hosts UK's Keir Starmer for Ukraine talks

President Trump is hosting United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday for discussions focused on the Russia-Ukraine war.
3 months ago
President Trump is hosting United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday for discussions focused on the Russia-Ukraine war.
3 months ago

Massive sinkhole appears in English village

A large sinkhole appeared on a street in a village near London. Police evacuated nearby buildings and advised people to avoid the area due to concerns of a possible explosion.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Massive sinkhole appears in English village
3 months ago

Over 160 unexploded bombs from World War II found under children's playground

Over 160 unexploded practice bombs dating all the way back to World War II have been discovered underneath a children’s playground in the United Kingdom, officials said.
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4 months ago

Storm Eowyn slamming Ireland and UK is 'a likely danger to life,' officials say

Storm Éowyn is expected to hit parts of the U.K. and Ireland, according to the United Kingdom’s national weather and climate service.
4 months ago
Storm approaching Ireland and UK is 'likely a danger to life'
4 months ago

Teen sentenced to 52 years for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event

Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls at a children's Taylor Swift-themed event in the United Kingdom last year.
4 months ago
Emergency services near the scene in Hart Street, Southport, England, of a knife attack, July 29, 2024.
4 months ago

Teen sentenced to 52 years for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event

Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls at a children's Taylor Swift-themed event in the United Kingdom last year.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Teen sentenced to 52 years for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event
4 months ago

‘Conclave’ leads BAFTA Film Award nominations

The movie “Conclave” is nominated for 12 BAFTA Film Awards this year. Will Reeve shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
4 months ago
VIDEO: ‘Conclave’ leads BAFTA Film Award nominations
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'Conclave' leads 2025 BAFTA Film Awards nominations: Full list of nominees

The nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards have been announced -- see the full list of nominees.
4 months ago
Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in "Conclave," 2024.
5 months ago

Neil Young says he won't perform at Glastonbury: 'Not for me'

Neil Young announced on his website he would not be playing Glastonbury this year, citing 'corporate control' over the festival.
5 months ago
Neil Young performs on Day 7 of 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 04, 2024 in New Orleans.
6 months ago

George, Charlotte and Louis join Kate Middleton at Christmas carol service

Kate has hosted the service each year since 2021.
6 months ago
Kate Middleton attends the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6, 2024 in London.
6 months ago

Unidentified drones seen over 3 British air bases used by US forces

Unidentified drones have been spotted again over three British air bases used by the U.S. Air Force, officials confirmed Tuesday.
6 months ago
In this June 16, 2020, file photo, the signage at the entrance to British Royal Air Force base RAF Lakenheath is shown near the village of Lakenheath in eastern England.
6 months ago

Kate Middleton invites survivors of Taylor Swift-themed event to Christmas service

Kate will host her annual Christmas service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6.
6 months ago
 Catherine, Princess of Wales views floral tributes left at the entrance to Sandringham House, the Norfolk estate of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 15, 2022 in Sandringham, England.
6 months ago

'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London

A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.
6 months ago
Firefighters stand near the U.S. Embassy, amid ongoing investigation following an incident in London, Britain, November 22, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim
6 months ago

Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal

The Archbishop of Canterbury resigned after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal