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May 11, 2023

Elderly woman in London struck by police motorcycle escorting UK royal

An 80-year-old elderly woman sustained critical injuries after a police motorcycle that was escorting Prince Edward's wife Sophie struck her in London, England.

May 11, 2023

Ukraine set to receive long-range cruise missiles from the UK: 'We will not stand by'

The U.K. on Thursday said it would send Ukraine Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles, giving Kyiv the ability to hit Russian targets deep beyond the front lines.

May 11, 2023

Welsh composer wasn’t Meghan Markle in 'disguise' after viral coronation joke: 'I look this way all the time'

Last weekend, social media users watching the coronation jokingly speculated that composer Sir Karl Jenkins was Meghan Markle in disguise. He spoke about it this week.

May 10, 2023

British soldier laid to rest 106 years after WWI disappearance

Pvt. Robert Kenneth Malcolm, a British soldier who disappeared in Belgium during World War I, was laid to rest Wednesday, four years after his remains were identified.

May 10, 2023

Three's a crowd: Researchers create babies using unusual number of DNA samples

The process will use the DNA from the mother and father as well as mitochondria, known as the battery of the cell, from a female donor in order to limit risk of genetic disorders.

May 10, 2023

Heiress’ $150 million jewelry auction sparks controversy over late husband's profits during Nazi oppression

Christie's auction house will sell some 700 pieces of jewelry estimated to be worth $150 million from the late Austrian heiress Heidi Horten.

May 9, 2023

As King Charles III, at age 74, assumes British throne, here's what to know about his health

King Charles III at age 74 just celebrated his coronation in Westminster Abbey — here's a look at his family's longevity plus some other health topics, with insights from medical experts.

May 9, 2023

British Minister set to visit Hong Kong for first time in 5 years

Dominic Johnson, the minister of state in the UK Department for Business and Trade, is visiting Hong Kong for the first time in five years.

May 9, 2023

SEE IT: Jill Biden wears $15k dress to lunch in London, designer confirms

First Lady Jill Biden wore a $15,000 dress to lunch on Downing Street in London to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

May 8, 2023

UK child with terminal illness gets dying wish as movie characters surprise him: ‘Best day ever’

A young boy in the United Kingdom with a rare genetic disease was given just days to live. His "best day ever" was made after popular movie characters appeared on his doorstep.