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April 22, 2023

Dame Edna creator Barry Humphries dies in Sydney at 89

Barry Humphries, Tony Award-winning comedian known for his outlandishly condescending stage persona Dame Edna Everage, passed away at 80.

April 22, 2023

Young and 'healthy' British doctor died from severe reaction to AstraZeneca COVID vaccine: coroner

A severe reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was blamed for the death of Dr. Stephen Wright by a coroner in the United Kingdom. Wright passed away in January 2021.

April 22, 2023

One of UK's most booked Airbnbs took only 10 days to build on site: 'Remote, cozy, compact'

For about $200 a night, travelers can rent out this unique Airbnb offering in Drimnin, Scotland — which took its creators only 10 days to build on site. "There are no sharp corners," said the designers.

April 22, 2023

JK Rowling mocks Harry Potter TV show boycott, quips she's stocking up on champagne

JK Rowling, author of the "Harry Potter" book series, jokingly expressed concern about a possible boycott of a TV upcoming adaption of the novels.

April 22, 2023

For King Charles' coronation, world's longest serving brass band player, 95, can toot his own horn

A man in the U.K., Tom Street, age 95, is now the world's longest serving brass band player in the world, according to Guinness World Records. His grandson also plays in the band.

April 21, 2023

Birthday bliss: British WWII vet receives thousands of cards for his 105th birthday

Ernie Horsfall, a World War II veteran with no surviving relatives, celebrated his 105th birthday on April 21, 2023. He received over 3,000 cards from complete strangers.

April 21, 2023

British minister blasts absurd saga to force him out of leadership following resignation

British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned from office following the confirmation of two formal complaints of bullying against him. He promised to resign following an inquiry.

April 21, 2023

Russian mercenaries sympathetic to Putin target UK with cyber threats over war in Ukraine: report

Russian mercenary groups are ramping up their efforts to target opponents of President Vladimir Putin as the war in Ukraine rages, by targeting U.K. infrastructure through cyber-security.

April 20, 2023

Missing Madeleine McCann: German court throws out sex charges against suspect in toddler's disappearance

Christian Brueckner, a suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, was charged with sex crimes against children in 2022, but a German court dismissed those charges Thursday.

April 20, 2023

English police fatally shoot runaway bull that charged through village

A runaway bull was on the loose in Haslington, England, on Wednesday morning. English police were able to shoot the bull before it harmed anybody.