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July 27, 2022

Ukrainians sign petition to give citizenship, PM role to UK's Johnson

A petition has been started by the people of Ukraine to give former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson citizenship and make him the country's new prime minister.

July 26, 2022

British tourist killed by helicopter rotor blades in Greece; 3 arrested, including pilot

A 22-year-old British tourist died before he could catch a private jet ride back to London after walking into still spinning helicopter blades near Athens after a Mykonos vacation.

July 25, 2022

David Trimble, former first minister and key architect of Good Friday Agreement, dead at 77

Former Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble, who played a key role in brokering the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, has died at the age of 77.

July 25, 2022

Thatcher's legacy looms large in race to replace Boris Johnson as British prime minister

The two finalists to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, debated Monday night, garnering comparisons to Margaret Thatcher.

July 25, 2022

Soccer fans in England to receive automatic bans for rushing the field after recent incidents

After a series of recent incidents, soccer fans in England who run onto the field or use certain objects during the game will receive an automatic ban.

July 25, 2022

Cricket Scotland leadership found to be institutionally racist by independent review

The governing body Cricket Scotland failed 29 out of 31 indicators of institutional racism according the firm leading the investigation.

July 21, 2022

UK spy chief warns of 'no limits' Russia, China partnership, but insists West has 'advantages'

Richard Moore backed estimates from his U.S. counterpart, William Burns, who suggested Russia may have lost at least 15,000 troops during the invasion of Ukraine.

July 21, 2022

UEFA Women's Championship: England comes back to win over Spain to advance to the semifinals

England beats Spain in comeback fashion to advance to the semifinals as Georgia Stanway sent a powerful drive into the back of the net to win it.

July 21, 2022

2 contenders battle for Conservative votes in UK leader race

Two candidates remain in the running to become Britain's next prime minister, following Boris Johnson's resignation due to a string of scandals when in office.

July 21, 2022

Italian Prime Minister Draghi resigns in latest world leader shakeup

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi handed in his resignation after three major coalitions boycotted a vote of confidence and set the stage for early elections.