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September 4, 2022

Britain's new prime minister: Who will it be and when does the term begin?

Liz Truss stands ready to take control as polling among party members consistently showed her in a commanding lead over rival Rishi Sunak following Boris Johnson's resignation.

August 31, 2022

Queen Elizabeth to appoint British prime minister at Balmoral, not Buckingham Palace, amid mobility concerns

After the Platinum Jubilee in June, which marked Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, the British royal emphasized that she would continue to serve with the support of her family.

July 31, 2022

Thousands want Boris Johnson to stay in power, but party establishment not going to bite

Boris Johnson also garnered a few thousand signatures in support of providing him with Ukraine citizenship so he could become the next prime minister of the war-torn nation.

July 29, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Alito hits back at foreign critics of abortion decision

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito mocked foreign critics who denounced his decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in first public speech since ruling.

July 27, 2022

Ukrainians sign petition to give citizenship, PM role to UK's Johnson

A petition has been started by the people of Ukraine to give former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson citizenship and make him the country's new prime minister.

July 25, 2022

Thatcher's legacy looms large in race to replace Boris Johnson as British prime minister

The two finalists to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, debated Monday night, garnering comparisons to Margaret Thatcher.

July 21, 2022

2 contenders battle for Conservative votes in UK leader race

Two candidates remain in the running to become Britain's next prime minister, following Boris Johnson's resignation due to a string of scandals when in office.

July 21, 2022

Italian Prime Minister Draghi resigns in latest world leader shakeup

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi handed in his resignation after three major coalitions boycotted a vote of confidence and set the stage for early elections.

July 20, 2022

Boris Johnson signs off as UK Prime Minister, tells successor focus on British people not Twitter

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his final address to Parliament on Wednesday and advised his successor that "it's not Twitter that counts," it's the people.

July 14, 2022

Boris Johnson 'brought down by Boris Johnson,' but weakened economy didn't help, experts say

Boris Johnson's scandal-hit government made his position untenable, but he had little defense of his policies to secure support as economic issues continue to plague the U.K.