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July 2, 2023

Just Stop Oil climate change protesters halt London Pride parade

Just Stop Oil climate change protesters disrupted a London Pride parade march on Saturday in opposition to the march’s “high polluting" corporate sponsors.

July 2, 2023

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon over wrist injury: 'I'll be back'

Nick Kyrgios announced Sunday he will miss the 2023 Wimbledon tournament due to a torn ligament in his wrist. He lost to Novak Djokovic in last year's finals.

July 2, 2023

Biden to meet with King Charles and UK PM Rishi Sunak ahead of NATO summit, White House announces

President Biden is scheduled to meet with King Charles and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to "further strengthen" the countries' relationship before attending the NATO summit.

July 2, 2023

Live snake found in bag of broccoli: 'Pretty frightening,' says grandfather

A man opened a bag of broccoli in his kitchen — and found a live snake inside, tucked between the stems. He and his family drove it back to the grocery store where he bought it.

June 30, 2023

Madeleine McCann witness claims suspect in her kidnapping drunkenly confessed to crime

A German man with apparent information about Madeleine McCann's disappearance told a newspaper this week that suspect Christian Brueckner had confessed to kidnapping her.

June 29, 2023

UK cancer trust suggests 'bonus hole' as term for 'vagina'

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, a nonprofit based in the United Kingdom, is suggesting "bonus hole" and "front hole" as alternative terms for a vagina in relation to cancer care.

June 29, 2023

Event coordinators increase Wimbledon security plan in effort to combat climate activists

Event coordinators for Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam tournament this year, are planning on increasing security in an attempt to combat environmental protestors.

June 29, 2023

Election watchdog issues urgent warning over AI interference: 'race against the clock'

The British government approved the implementation of a "digital imprint" to help make voters aware of who produced and paid for digital media in a bid for transparency.

June 29, 2023

Jet-setting London mayor blasted for activating 'climate clock' with ominous 6-year warning: 'Leave us alone'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was blasted on social media after activating a "climate clock" to count down the time the world has to meet the guidelines of the Paris Agreement.

June 29, 2023

King Charles III launches 'climate clock' that 'tells us what to do and by when'

King Charles III appeared with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to unveil the country's new "Climate Clock" module, which is set to expire in 2030.