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King Charles accused of 'deserting Christians' as experts warn Prince William may abandon historic royal role

August 19, 2026

King Charles accused of 'deserting Christians' as experts warn Prince William may abandon historic royal role

King Charles III faces backlash after "Defender of the Faith" was replaced in the Sovereign Grant Annual Report with new multi-faith language.

Ricky Gervais jokes UK inheritance tax may finally push him to marry longtime partner after 40 years

August 18, 2026

Ricky Gervais jokes UK inheritance tax may finally push him to marry longtime partner after 40 years

Ricky Gervais remarked that the UK inheritance tax may finally motivate him to marry his longtime partner, Jane Fallon, after more than 40 years together.

Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’

August 16, 2026

Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’

Diego Garcia supports U.S. carrier strike groups and supply chains after an Iranian strike on Bahrain forced the Pentagon to shift logistics.

Anti-Israel nonprofit under federal investigation over financial dealings: report

August 16, 2026

Anti-Israel nonprofit under federal investigation over financial dealings: report

The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly probing a U.K.-based nonprofit with ties to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over sanctioned group links.

Rentals now allowed in historic water tower on King Charles' Sandringham Estate where royals spend Christmas

August 16, 2026

Rentals now allowed in historic water tower on King Charles' Sandringham Estate where royals spend Christmas

The neo-Byzantine Water Tower at Sandringham Estate has been renovated into a romantic retreat for two, with stays starting at around $200 a night.

Ex-Cambridge professor found dead after plagiarism scandal led to abrupt resignation

August 14, 2026

Ex-Cambridge professor found dead after plagiarism scandal led to abrupt resignation

Jason Arday, the Cambridge University professor who resigned last week amid plagiarism and falsehood allegations, was found dead at a south London address.

Teenage British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after tragic incident in Volta a Portugal race

August 14, 2026

Teenage British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after tragic incident in Volta a Portugal race

Finlay Tarling, 19, was struck by a car that reportedly entered the road during stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal and died, his NSN Cycling Team announced.

Farage puts seat on the line over ‘establishment hit job’ — voters send him right back

August 14, 2026

Farage puts seat on the line over ‘establishment hit job’ — voters send him right back

Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton seat with 22,239 votes, but the parliamentary investigation into his undeclared £5 million gift is now active again.

UK ‘in free fall’ on free speech, expert warns as British MP brands Trump admin grant 'MAGA money meddling'

August 13, 2026

UK ‘in free fall’ on free speech, expert warns as British MP brands Trump admin grant 'MAGA money meddling'

The U.S. Embassy in London is offering up to $500,000 for projects promoting Anglo-American principles including freedom of speech, limited government and the rule of law.

First Amendment expert blasts UK's free speech 'free fall'

August 13, 2026

First Amendment expert blasts UK's free speech 'free fall'

Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), blasted the state of affairs in the United Kingdom as a "free speech disaster."