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March 12, 2023

Activists vandalize Scotland's 'Braveheart' monument in climate protest

Climate activists in the United Kingdom have previously targeted major artworks of cultural importance, vandalizing them to draw attention to their cause.

March 11, 2023

'Maid' cafe in Manchester, England grilled as 'Hooters for incels': 'What fresh hell is this?'

A Manchester, England, cafe modeled after Japan's 'maid cafe' culture received both hits and praise from some on social media after going viral.

March 10, 2023

Trains canceled, schools closed in the United Kingdom after blizzard, heavy winds hit the country

Blasts of snow and heavy winds hit the United Kingdom on Friday, causing some schools to close and trains to be cancelled. Northern England and north Wales were hit the hardest

March 10, 2023

UK TikTokers reveal Paul Murdaugh in 2017 Bahamas video, stunned to discover his deadly demise

The pair kept in touch after booze fest with Murdaugh and then-gal pal Morgan Doughty in 2017 -- only learning of his shooting death and the family's shady past through a new docuseries.

March 9, 2023

Harry, Meghan Markle surprised palace aides with ‘highly ironic’ decision to give kids royal titles: expert

Experts weighed in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's surprise announcement using royal titles for their children, calling it "highly ironic."

March 9, 2023

Michael Caine calls 'bulls---' on claim his war movie incites far-right extremism

Legendary actor Michael Caine, 90, dismissed claims that his British war epic "Zulu" could cause "extremism," calling the accusation "bulls---."

March 9, 2023

First UK street preacher reported as terrorist for 'misgendering' wins appeal: 'Orwellian and really alarming'

Dave McConnell successfully appealed his conviction after becoming the first Christian street preacher in the U.K. to be reported to a counterterrorism watchdog for misgendering someone.

March 9, 2023

Baillie Gifford Prize marks 25th anniversary with Winner of Winners prize, 6 books compete

The 25th anniversary of the Baillie Gifford Prize will be marked with a Winner of Winners prize. Six books have been nominated to receive the prestigious award.

March 9, 2023

US, UK crack down on illegal immigrant asylum claims as they look to tackle migrant surges

Both the U.K. and the U.S. are looking at ways to crack down on illegal immigrants claiming asylum in their countries as they combat surges in illegal crossings.

March 8, 2023

King Charles’ coronation oil won’t include intestinal wax of sperm whales, civet secretions

King Charles III has chosen a vegan holy oil for his coronation in May. Queen Elizabeth II's holy oil was made from musk deer, civet cat and sperm whale.