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April 10, 2023

British PM Sunak urges Northern Irish politicians to return to work

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday urged Northern Irish politicians to return to work, commending their predecessors' bravery in brokering a landmark 1998 peace deal.

April 10, 2023

Police car firebombed during Northern Ireland protest

Northern Irish rioters protesting the Good Friday peace agreement's 25th anniversary firebombed a police car in Londonderry on Monday, officials said.

April 10, 2023

Thousands of UK doctors set to hold 4-day walkout in Britain, officials believe it could be 'catastrophic'

Doctors in England are planning a four-day walkout that officials believe could be "catastrophic." The walkout could lead to the postponement of up to 350,000 appointments.

April 9, 2023

Two owls are spotted hiding in plain sight: Can you see them?

A wildlife photographer in the U.K. caught sight of two wise owls well hidden in the camouflage of an old wall and barn — and challenged others to see if they could spot them.

April 9, 2023

Northern Ireland police disrupt alleged New IRA bomb plot ahead of Biden's visit: report

The Police Service of Northern Ireland reportedly disrupted a bomb plot by members of the New IRA ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden next week.

April 8, 2023

Easter themes resonate with pro athlete turned pastor after 10-year health battle: 'God redirected me'

Pastor Jesse Bradley of Washington reveals a journey from serious health crisis to restored health and calling as a pastor. A malaria drug sidelined him from soccer, but he found a new path.

April 8, 2023

United Kingdom still negotiating with Taliban for three Brits in custody, including 'danger tourist'

The Taliban allegedly have three British nationals in custody, one of whom has not been named, and the British government has not said how far into discussions they have gone.

April 7, 2023

Airbnb spooky house could be 'amazing project' for right person: 'Huge potential'

An old mortuary is up for sale in Leek, Staffordshire, in England, for about $68,000 — and some investors are said to have expressed interest in turning the property into a "scary" Airbnb.

April 7, 2023

S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole dead at 46: 'We are truly devastated'

Paul Cattermole, a member of the British pop group S Club 7, has died at 46. He was found at his home in England Thursday, according to his family.

April 7, 2023

UK optometrist saves young niece's life after spotting cancer during an eye test

A two-year-old in the U.K. was saved by her aunt who spotted a concerning twinkle in her eye — which turned out to be a rare type of eye cancer. The child is now doing well.