Great Britain

• The Stone of Destiny’s ancient, ‘iconic’ role in King Charles’ coronation

  The 150-kilogram sandstone block, also known as the Stone of Scone, was used to crown Scottish kings for centuries, before it was stolen by England for its own coronations.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2023
  
• Sinn Fein, once linked to IRA, poised for ‘seismic’ victory in Northern Ireland elections

  The expected victory could bring the once-remote prospect of a united Ireland closer, as Sinn Fein is already the most popular party in the Republic of Ireland.

  World

  May 6, 2022
  
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• U.K. launches campaign urging citizens, businesses to prepare for Brexit

  Britain left the European Union on Jan. 31, three and a half years after a referendum, but a transition period has delayed any major change in the relationship.

  World

  Jul 12, 2020
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• Britain exits the EU and enters uncertainty

  Brexit is unnecessary madness and another step in the long march towards turning the country into Once Great Britain, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Feb 2, 2020
• ANALYSIS: A short reprieve from the Groundhog Day of Brexit

  Brexit has felt like three and a half years of reporting on seemingly endless, circular debates that often descended to bottomless depths of depravity, says Redmond Shannon.

  World

  Jan 31, 2020
• Father of ‘Jihadi Jack’ vows to keep lobbying Canada to help after U.K. removes citizenship

  Jack Letts is being held in a jail in northern Syria after being captured by Kurdish forces in 2014.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2019
• British case challenges facial recognition in the United Kingdom, home of the security camera

  The case, which was heard by a judge in May 2019, could have major consequences for how automated facial recognition (AFR) technology is used in England and Wales.

  Aug 6, 2019
• Beer shortage in Europe, Great Britain during 2018 World Cup possible thanks to CO2 shortage

  It couldn’t come at a worse time, as British soccer fans are expected to consume an extra 14 million pints of beer over the next two weeks thanks to the 2018 World Cup.

  World

  Jun 21, 2018
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• Meet the ravens in charge of guarding the Tower of London

  Six ravens have been the official guardians of the Tower of London for centuries.

  Features

  Sep 14, 2016
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• Brexit or beef: Vote to remain may help lift ban on products British expats long for

  A Canadian importer of beloved British treats is waiting to see if a so-called Brexit vote will impact his business.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2016