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February 7, 2023

Al Sharpton blasts Meghan Markle backlash: It was 'somebody Black working in the C-suites' for the first time

Rev. Al Sharpton defended Meghan Markle from media backlash, suggesting she was the victim of racism.

February 7, 2023

Former London police officer sentenced to life in prison after he admitted to being a serial rapist

David Carrick, a former police officer in London, admitted to being a serial rapist. He was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years.

February 7, 2023

Nurse Lucy Letby wrote sympathy card to parents of baby girl she’s accused of murdering

The trial of Lucy Letby continues in the United Kingdom. Letby is on trial in the U.K. and is accused of killing seven babies and attempting to kill another 10. She has denied all charges against her.

February 7, 2023

Church of England synod member claims bishop called police over tweets against gay pride, 'queer theory'

Sam Margrave, a lay member of the Church of England's general synod, said his bishop called the police on him after he publicly expressed opinions against pride and queer theory.

February 6, 2023

Thousands of UK nurses, ambulance staff walk out in public health system strike

Nurses and ambulance staff in the United Kingdom are striking the country's public health system. Unions are calling it the biggest strike in the country's public health system history.

February 6, 2023

Charges dropped against UK woman for silent prayer outside abortion clinic, though she still vows legal fight

A UK woman who was arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic is seeking legal clarity in court after charges were dropped by authorities.

February 6, 2023

Tom Jones song 'Delilah' being banned from Welsh rugby matches faces fan pushback

Fans sang the Tom Jones song 'Delilah' in the streets and inside Principality Stadium after the Welsh Rugby Union banned choirs from singing the song during matches.

February 5, 2023

British journalist cheered on BBC for blasting politicians who have 'given up' on belief that 'sex is real'

A British journalist is cheered by politicians and activists for blasting UK politicians who she said had "given up" on the belief that "sex is real."

February 5, 2023

UK's shortest-serving PM Liz Truss blames economic 'orthodoxy' for downfall

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss blamed England's economic "orthodoxy" for her unsuccessful economic policies during her short tenure in Parliament.

February 3, 2023

Former UK pop star Gary Glitter released from prison after serving 8 years for sexually abusing 3 young girls

Gary Glitter has been released from prison after serving half of a 16-year sentence. The former pop star sexually abused three young girls in the 1970s.