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July 18, 2023

UK woman who illegally obtained abortion tablets to end her pregnancy will be released early following appeal

Carla Foster, a woman who illegally obtained abortion tablets to end her pregnancy, was released from prison after an appeals court reduced her sentence.

July 18, 2023

Barge that will house around 500 asylum seekers arrives in England after Parliament passes migration bill

England's Parliament recently passed a bill that will attempt to curb migration. A barge that can carry 500 migrants recently arrived in the country.

July 17, 2023

Pod of 55 whales found washed ashore on Scottish beach

Marine experts say 55 pilot whales were found washed ashore on a Scottish beach. Only 15 of the whales were still alive when the British Divers Marine Life Rescue arrived.

July 17, 2023

Iconic red sheep sweater worn by Princess Diana expected to sell for over $50K at auction

An iconic red sweater worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for over $50K at auction. It will be auctioned at Sotheby's online Fashion Icons sale.

July 17, 2023

United Kingdom government calls for vape ban by 2024 on both environmental, health grounds

The United Kingdom is pushing for a single-use vape ban by 2023 for environmental and health purposes. Other countries in the region have pushed for a similar ban.

July 16, 2023

Bridal haul: Woman arrives for her wedding on the back of a tractor, 'laughed the whole way'

It was a most unusual entrance: A new bride turned up for her wedding ceremony in Northern Ireland in the bucket of a newly painted tractor, driven by her father, a farmer.

July 15, 2023

Fossil hunter spots 450,000-year-old mammoth tusk while at quarry: 'Sticking out like a sore thumb'

A paleontologist recently discovered a 4-foot-long mammoth tusk while on a quarry dig. The rare find is thought to be 450,000 years old. "I could not believe my eyes," said Jamie Jordan.

July 14, 2023

Health security agency warns of potential measles outbreak in London as vaccination rates plummet

The Health Security Agency in the UK issued a concerning statement on Friday, revealing that measles vaccination rates in certain parts of London have fallen to alarmingly low levels.

July 13, 2023

UK police arrest trans activist for calling to 'punch' gender ideology critics 'in the f---ing face'

Transgender activist Sarah Jane Baker was arrested by Metro police after inflammatory remarks about punching 'TERFS' at a Trans+ Pride London rally.

July 13, 2023

British government offers millions of pay raises to public sector workers in effort to end strikes

The U.K. government offered to give raises to millions of British public sector workers in an effort to end the strike that has crippled the country's train and health care industries.