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February 4, 2026

Ellen DeGeneres returns to California with $27M mansion purchase after fleeing US after Trump victory

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's $27 million Montecito mansion is just a temporary winter retreat before they return to their England home this spring.

February 4, 2026

UK to release files related to former ambassador's Jeffrey Epstein ties

U.K. government commits to releasing files on Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

February 3, 2026

UK govt-backed review says Britain’s national parks feel ‘white’ and unwelcoming

Britain's countryside authorities launch new outreach programs targeting ethnic minorities after review finds rural areas perceived as "white" spaces.

February 3, 2026

Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle

Archaeologists uncovered an elite Anglo-Saxon site near Yorkshire that belonged to Harold Godwinson, England's last Anglo-Saxon king killed at the Battle of Hastings.

January 30, 2026

Hikers stiff hotel on unpaid bill after treacherous 7-hour mountain rescue operation, nonprofit says

Rescued hikers allegedly stiffed a hotel after a Scafell Pike rescue operation in England's Lake District, leaving volunteers to pay the $178 bill.

January 29, 2026

80-year-old lottery winner sentenced for bankrolling $400M drug empire from cottage with son

Lottery winner John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a $400 million counterfeit pill empire from his cottage after a 2010 windfall.

January 29, 2026

UK's Starmer meets Xi in Beijing as Trump pressures allies on China trade

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, while President Donald Trump attempts to dissuade allies from Beijing.

January 29, 2026

Russian man convicted of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to London police from US

Barron Trump's late-night video call led to a Russian man's assault conviction in London after witnessing an attack during their brief conversation.

January 29, 2026

BBC apologizes after ‘incorrectly worded’ Holocaust Memorial Day coverage intro blasted as ‘absolute disgrace’

BBC irked viewers by kicking off its coverage of Holocaust Memorial Day by declaring it commemorates the "six million people murdered by the Nazi regime" without mentioning Jews.

January 29, 2026

Convicted terrorist who plotted consulate, church bombings to run in UK election

A Muslim activist with terror conviction runs for Birmingham City Council, sparking controversy as local elections approach in Britain's second largest city.