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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.

July 20, 2022

Prince Harry's America-bashing UN speech treated US like he treats his family: Piers Morgan

Prince Harry of the United Kingdom took to the dais at the United Nations to slam the United States over its politics and alleged erosion of rights as of late.

July 20, 2022

English woman arrested for praying near abortion clinic wins case

Rosa Lalor, 76, had her penalty dismissed after police fined her in 2021 forbreaking lockdown rules by walking and praying outside an abortion clinic.

July 20, 2022

Boris Johnson signs off as UK Prime Minister, tells successor focus on British people not Twitter

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his final address to Parliament on Wednesday and advised his successor that "it's not Twitter that counts," it's the people.

July 19, 2022

UK heat wave leads movie theaters to offer free tickets to redheads

Showcase Cinemas U.K. has offered free movie tickets to redheads amid an unprecedented heat wave. The theater chain said the promotion is to help redheads, who are more susceptible to the sun.

July 19, 2022

European heat wave: UK breaks records

An oppressive heat wave in Europe has led to record-shattering temperatures in the United Kingdom. Forecasters said it would get even hotter there on Tuesday.