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December 21, 2022

WATCH: Man sets fire at Buckingham Palace gates, police tackle him to ground as blaze continues

The police have yet to discern a motive for the fire, but King Charles III has found some pushback from the public since taking the throne. His coronation is set for May 2023.

December 21, 2022

Man arrested after setting small fire outside Buckingham Palace

A man was seen being thrown to the ground and detained by police near a small fire outside Buckingham Palace, London, on Tuesday, December 20. (Credit: Kai Jiun Own via Storyful.)

December 20, 2022

'Sex and the City' alum Kim Cattrall mourns the death of her mother: 'Rest in peace Mum'

Kim Cattrall's mother, Shane Cattrall, has died at the age of 93. The "Sex and the City" actress took to social media to share the sad news, writing, "Rest in peace Mum."

December 20, 2022

Britain experiencing devastating ambulance, hospital bed delays, NY Times reports: 'Near-crisis situation'

A New York Times report outlined devastating wait times for ambulances and hospitals beds in Britain, which has a government-run health care system.

December 19, 2022

UK government admits 'inappropriate' to argue Bible 'offensive' in case against Christian street preacher

The U.K. government acknowledged that prosecutors were wrong to criticize the Bible itself during a trial in which they were attempting to convict a Christian street preacher.

December 19, 2022

'Woke' London museum to change name of Christmas exhibit to 'Winter Festival'

The Museum of the Home, a well-known London museum, is changing the name of its Christmas exhibit to the "Winter Festival" in an attempt to be more inclusive.

December 16, 2022

German tennis legend Boris Becker released from prison early

Tennis legend Boris Becker of Germany has been freed from prison early due to a fast-track deportation program. Becker served eight months in England instead of the intended 30 months.

December 16, 2022

Russia relying on WWII ground tactics leaves vulnerabilities to modern warfare: UK defense

U.K. defense officials assess that Russia's strategy on the ground could proved vulnerable to modern weaponry as its forces flag on the front lines.

December 15, 2022

British experts discuss UK year in review, upcoming challenges

Alan Mendoza of the Henry Jackson Society and Nile Gardiner of the Heritage Foundation discuss the wild year the U.K. had as well as what the country might look forward to in 2023.

December 15, 2022

'Great concern': Invasive group A strep cases spiking in parts of US — CDC is investigating

The CDC is looking into a possible spike in cases of invasive infections among kids in the U.S. caused by the bacteria known to lead to strep throat, called group A strep.