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August 14, 2023

9 injured in Wales after speeding car careens into coastal campground

A car flipped and rolled into a tent after it was speeding down a hill near a Welsh coastal campground. Nine people total were wounded and at least two people sustained serious injuries.

August 11, 2023

Woman's head found in London canal days after body parts discovered: report

A severed head was found in a canal in Britain, the same area where bag with body parts were discovered.

August 11, 2023

Beachgoers survive cliff collapse in stunning video of 'lucky escape'

The local council reiterated a number of advisories about walking near the cliffs, telling pedestrians to remain aware of the tides and to stay away from the cliff edge or base.

August 11, 2023

London council blocks China’s plan to build embassy near Tower of London

Beijing, which planned to build the biggest diplomatic compound in Britain with a new embassy located near the Tower of London, was met with opposition by a local council.

August 11, 2023

People run for their lives to avoid being crushed under a rockfall

Rare video has emerged showing the very moment 400 tons of rock and boulders the size of cars broke away from unstable cliffs without warning. (SOURCE: Bournemouth News & Picture Service)

August 11, 2023

Indian government proposes replacement of British colonial-era sedition law with own version

The government of India proposed legislation to replace a British colonial-era sedition law that never ended when the country gained independence in 1947.

August 11, 2023

Britain removes migrants from barge after finding dangerous bacteria in water system

At least 39 migrants were removed from a barge in the United Kingdom after a dangerous bacteria was detected in the water system. The bacteria detected was legionella

August 10, 2023

Autistic girl screams and cries as police arrest her after comment about officer looking like a lesbian

An autistic girl in the United Kingdom was arrested after comments deemed 'homophobic' at a police officer.

August 10, 2023

British man shot in head during violent protests in South Africa

A 40-year-old man was shot in the head during the violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa. The vehicle the man was in drove into the midst of some of the unrest.

August 9, 2023

Ex-administrator at Prince George's prep school sentenced for sex crimes against minors

A former deputy head teacher at Prince George and Princess Charlotte's private school in London was sentenced to 12 years in prison for child pornography and sexual abuse.