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September 4, 2022

Britain's new prime minister: Who will it be and when does the term begin?

Liz Truss stands ready to take control as polling among party members consistently showed her in a commanding lead over rival Rishi Sunak following Boris Johnson's resignation.

September 4, 2022

Climber arrested after scaling 1,000-foot skyscraper in London

A climber in London was recorded on video scaling The Shard, a 96-storey skyscraper and the tallest building in Western Europe, early Sunday, according to reports.

September 3, 2022

British pub owners facing murky future as energy prices skyrocket: 'Soul destroying'

An increasing number of British pubs may be forced to close their doors as skyrocketing energy prices in Europe continue to cause financial hardships for businesses.

September 2, 2022

Drew McIntyre ready for WWE title reign, explains why Clash at the Castle is bigger than WrestleMania for him

Pro wrestler Drew McIntyre is looking to end Romain Reigns' run as WWE Undisputed Champion after his two-year stretch of being the top dog in the company.

September 2, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies

Japan formally surrendered to the U.S. and Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, ending a global conflict that killed up to 60 million people.

August 31, 2022

Sisters born to same mother meet for first time in their 50s: 'I've won the lottery'

Diane Ward, 59, and Mary McLaughlin, 56, both born in Michigan, did not know the other existed until four years ago after a DNA test revealed their connection. They met face-to-face in 2022.

August 30, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: When Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev reunited to honor President Reagan

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last of a trio of world leaders — including U.S. President Ronald Reagan and U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher — who ended the Cold War and reshaped the globe

August 30, 2022

Miss England finalist makes history as 1st makeup-free contestant

Melisa Raouf, a 20-year-old politics student from King's College London has become a finalist in the Miss England 2022 Contest, and she did so without makeup.

August 29, 2022

Ozzy Osbourne is leaving a 'f---ing ridiculous' United States: 'Fed up with people getting killed every day'

Ozzy Osbourne has no interest in remaining in the United States, noting he is "fed up with people getting killed every day." He and his wife Sharon are heading back to England.

August 28, 2022

NATO flagship 'breaks down' shortly after leaving port: report

NATO's flagship, the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, reportedly broke down after setting sail from Portsmouth and will remain anchored for a few days during repairs.