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July 20, 2023

UK's banking chief apologizes to Nigel Farage after bank apparently boots account over political beliefs

A UK banking chief has apologized to populist politician Nigel Farage after his account with the prestigious bank Coutts was closed because of his political beliefs.

July 20, 2023

WHO searches for origin of contaminated cough syrup linked to 6 children's deaths

Contaminated cough syrup has been linked to the deaths of six children in Cameroon. The World Health Organization is asking Indian authorities to help trace the origin of the syrup.

July 20, 2023

Tattooed reverend gets hate online as Canterbury Cathedral defends her appointment to leadership role

The Canterbury Cathedral in England is receiving backlash from the religious community and others after it announced its newest precentor and head of worship: a woman with multiple tattoos.

July 19, 2023

Nigel Farage accuses UK’s Coutts bank of closing his account over political beliefs; PM Sunak responds

Former Brexit Party leader is accusing the British bank Coutts of dropping his account with them in retaliation for his political beliefs.

July 19, 2023

Climate protester blocking road shoved to the ground after pregnant woman's car crashes

An unidentified driver assaulted a Just Stop Oil protester after the group’s latest demonstration appeared to cause a pregnant woman to crash on Wednesday.

July 19, 2023

UK prime minister apologizes for treatment of gay veterans, calls LGBTQ+ service ban an 'appalling failure'

Rishi Sunak, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, apologized to gay veterans for the treatment they received when LGBTQ+ people were banned from serving in the country's military.

July 19, 2023

Britain's MI6 chief encourages Russian defectors to spy for the United Kingdom: 'Our door is always open'

Richard Moore, chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, urged Russian defectors to join them and spy for the United Kingdom.

July 19, 2023

Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service chief says AI won’t replace need for human spies

Chief of the United Kingdom's M16 intelligence agency said artificial intelligence will not replace the need for human spies, citing the importance and necessity of the "human factor."

July 19, 2023

AI bartenders that recognize regulars could be the future of dining: expert

Artificial intelligence integrated into bars and restaurants could streamline business and even take orders and recognize regular customers, according to a tech expert.

July 18, 2023

UN Security Council debates risks, benefits of AI: 'Responsibility to future generations'

The United Nations Security Council held its first discussion on AI Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Britain's foreign secretary. The U.K. is the council president for July.