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August 24, 2023

London Zoo measures, weighs all 14,000 animals on annual weigh-in day

All 14,000 animals that reside at the London Zoo were measured and weighed on Aug. 24, 2023. Zookeepers used different treats and scents to incentivize animals to be weighed.

August 24, 2023

London judge rules brain-damaged pastor can be denied treatment needed to keep him alive

An English judge ruled that a pastor who has brain damage and is in a coma can be denied the treatment needed to keep him alive. The pastor's wife is in favor of keeping him alive.

August 23, 2023

2 UK teens part of hacking group that blackmailed ‘Grand Theft Auto’ maker, jury rules

A British jury said that two teenagers were involved with Lapsus$, a group that hacked BT, EE, and Nvidia, held sensitive information for ransom, and demanded millions of dollars.

August 23, 2023

Daily Mail exec Sean Walsh to exit after accepting high-level position at Bilt Rewards

Daily Mail executive Sean Walsh, who served as global chief brand officer and managing director of DMG Media’s U.S. operations, is stepping down after accepting a position at Bilt Rewards.

August 22, 2023

'Blade Runners' take action after London installs cameras to track, fine drivers in the name of climate

A London mayor is expanding his program that tracks and fines drivers who do not conform to ultra-low emission standards, causing residents to vandalize the cameras through the city.

August 22, 2023

Video captures moment armed police escort man from plane due to 'explosive device' threat

Police did not find any trace of an explosive device and determined the threat was not "viable" following a thorough search of the East Midlands Airport flight.

August 22, 2023

British police charge former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke with bribery

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was charged on Aug. 22, 2023, with bribery. She is accused of accepting bribes in return for awarding multi-million dollar contracts.

August 22, 2023

On this day in history, August 22, 1851, schooner America wins first America's Cup trophy

The first-ever America's Cup trophy — then known as the "Hundred Guinea Cup" — was awarded to the schooner America on this day in history, Aug. 22, 1851.

August 21, 2023

UK vows increased support for Iraq's anti-drug efforts, strengthening security partnership

British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat on Monday pledged enhanced support for Iraq's security forces in their endeavors to combat drug production and trafficking.

August 21, 2023

UK baby-killer Lucy Letby sentenced to life in prison: 'Malevolence bordering on sadism'

A judge in England sentenced Lucy Letby to life in prison with no chance of release, after she was convicted of murdering seven babies.