UK

• UK refuses to invite Israeli government officials to London arms fair over the war in Gaza

  The U.K. has barred Israeli officials from attending its top arms fair over Gaza concerns, though Israeli defense firms may still participate in the DSEI 2025 event.

  World

  Aug 30, 2025
  
• U.K. MPs vote to decriminalize abortion. What led to the vote?

  The House of Commons approved an amendment to a broader crime bill that would prevent women from being criminally punished under an antiquated law.

  World

  Jun 17, 2025
  
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• ‘Just incredible’: Missing rescue pup found after 36 days roaming U.K. alone

  Jess Wadsworth, Amber's foster mum, said, given her arduous journey her precious pup was in remarkable shape upon her return to the mainland.

  News

  Jun 3, 2025
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• U.K. takes aim at allies like Canada, wants higher NATO targets

  Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron is urging allies, including Canada, to spend more on their militaries, warning the West needs a 'harder edge for a tougher world.'

  Canada

  May 9, 2024
• Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament

  The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009.

  World

  Apr 16, 2024
• U.K. police say London chemical attack suspect likely vanished in the Thames

  Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell said closed-circuit television images showed Abdul Ezedi walking on a bridge over the river but never exiting it.

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2024
• U.K. moves to ban disposable vapes amid rising use in kids

  The U.K. will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit the use of candy-flavored e-cigarettes to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, officials said Monday.

  Health

  Jan 29, 2024
• U.K., Canada, Sweden, Ukraine sue Iran over downed jet

  The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine have launched a case against Iran at the United Nation's highest court over the 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
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• London Calling: Clark feat. Thom Yorke and Medicine

  What's new and cool from the UK this week? Something new featuring Thom Yorke that should be very appealing to Radiohead fans.

  Entertainment

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Uganda anti-LGBTQ2 law blasted by Canada, allies: ‘Abhorrent’

  The British government said Monday it was "appalled" by the Ugandan law, adding it remained firmly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances.

  World

  May 29, 2023