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March 30, 2023

UK to house ‘illegal migrants’ on barges, military bases, ships to slash $2.8 billion asylum hotel bill

The U.K. has announced a plan to move asylum seekers being housed in hotels to government accommodations on barges, military bases and possibly cruise ships in an effort to slash surging costs.

March 30, 2023

Inside the massive operation to train thousands of Ukraine troops ahead of spring counteroffensive

Some 14,000 Ukrainians have so far been trained by British armed forces in the U.K. The soldiers are being taught a set of skills critical for frontline fighting.

March 29, 2023

UK claims some 220,000 Russian casualties in war as Ukraine prepares counteroffensive

The U.K. on Wednesday said Russia has seen some 220,000 casualties since the war began, more than doubling the last estimate that was issued less than six months ago.

March 29, 2023

Prince Harry's past drug use revelations won't affect U.S. visa, but he 'should always be careful': experts

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stepped back as senior royals in 2020. They now live in the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito, California.

March 28, 2023

Yemen billionaire's son reportedly admits involvement in London rape, murder of Norwegian student 15 years ago

Farouk Abdulhak, the son of a Yemeni billionaire, reportedly admitted to being involved in the 2008 rape and murder of 23-year-old Martine Vik Magnussen in London 15 years ago.

March 28, 2023

Russian forces stalled in eastern and southern Ukraine as Kyiv claims to be ‘stabilizing’ Bakhmut sector

Russian progression in eastern and southern Ukraine have again stalled as it continues to grapple with high casualty rates, under-trained men and low morale.

March 28, 2023

CS Lewis, Tolkien, Orwell among works tagged as triggers for 'far-right' extremism by anti-terrorism group

Prevent, which polices allegations of terrorism in the U.K., listed major English authors on their list of texts that could potentially trigger right-wing extremism.

March 27, 2023

Scotland elects first Muslim leader, Humza Yousaf, descendant of Pakistani immigrants

Scotland's governing party has elected Humza Yousaf, a Muslim and a descendant of Pakistani immigrants, to be the country's next leader.

March 27, 2023

Late Queen Elizabeth II asked Germany for 2 expensive horses when she visited the country in 1978

A report claims that the late Queen Elizabeth II asked for two expensive horses when she visited Germany in 1978. Germany's then-president approved the gift.

March 27, 2023

Agatha Christie novels become latest classics censored to remove 'offensive' language

British mystery author Agatha Christie's books are the latest to come under scrutiny by censors, removing references to racially insensitive descriptions or topics.