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November 14, 2022

UK, France sign agreement in attempt to stop migrants from crossing English Channel

France and the United Kingdom signed an agreement to increase police presence at beaches in northern France in an attempt to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel.

November 14, 2022

On this day in history, November 14, 1776, British press names patriot Ben Franklin leader of rebellion

Benjamin Franklin was named a leader of the American rebellion by the St. James Chronicle of London — a city in which he was a celebrated resident — on this day in history, Nov. 14, 1776.

November 11, 2022

UK reports American fugitive faked his own death to avoid rape charges

A Scottish judge ruled that a man fighting extradition to the U.S. was Nicholas Alahverdian, an American fugitive who fled to the U.K. to avoid rape charges.

November 11, 2022

Protests and strikes erupt across Europe as soaring inflation, cost of living drives 'winter of discontent'

Workers all across Europe are taking to the streets in demonstrations and strikes that at times have become violent as citizens protest soaring inflation and cost of living hikes.

November 11, 2022

Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant surprises fans with performance at Scottish bar

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant shocked bargoers by attending an open mic event at the Under the Hammer bar in Aberdeen, Scotland on Tursday night with his band Saving Grace.

November 10, 2022

Protester who threw eggs at King Charles III barred from carrying eggs in public as part of bail: report

A suspect who allegedly threw eggs at King Charles III and the queen consort said he has been barred from carrying eggs in public by the police — unless he's grocery shopping.

November 9, 2022

Protestor throws eggs at King Charles III

A protestor was arrested after hurling raw eggs at King Charles and the Queen Consort Camilla upon their arrival in York. (Credit: Reuters)

November 8, 2022

These twin brothers ran 7 marathons in 7 days — here's why

Henry Wade and Will Wade of the U.K. committed to raising awareness of mental health issues — and did so in a most unusual way. Here's their story.

November 7, 2022

Nick Carter holds back tears as Backstreet Boys honor passing Of Aaron Carter at London concert

Backstreet Boys honor family and passing of Aaron Carter at London concert, while supporting his older brother, BSB member Nick Carter. (Credit: @BellasNumptyx / POP NATION /TMX)

November 6, 2022

High-ranking Church of England officials endorse gay marriage: 'Rank heresy'

Multiple bishops in the Church of England, including the high-ranking Bishop of Oxford Steven Croft, affirmed gay marriage and called on the institution to bless such unions.