January 24, 2022 UK scientist visiting girlfriend in Atlanta area is killed by stray bullet: police A British scientist who reportedly was visiting his girlfriend in the Atlanta area has been killed by a stray bullet in an incident that police are describing as a “random act.”
January 24, 2022 World's largest vegan burger weighs 358 pounds The world’s largest burger was made in November by U.K. meat and meat-alternatives producer Finnebrogue Artisan.
January 24, 2022 WikiLeaks' Julian Assange can appeal US extradition case to UK Supreme Court, British high court rules WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won the first stage of his effort to overturn a U.K. ruling that opened the door for his extradition to the U.S. to stand trial on espionage charges.
January 22, 2022 Boris Johnson faces crucial week in battle to remain UK prime minister amid 'Partygate' scandal U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fighting for his political life over revelations about his role in parties during strict lockdown, faces one of the most crucial weeks of his time in office -- and one that will likely decide whether he remains in 10 Downing Street, or is forced to step down.
January 21, 2022 UK government garden party before Prince Philip's funeral: report details wine, pizza, and a slide Boris Johnson faces further headaches as details of the ill-timed and inappropriate garden party only increase public anger at flagrant disregard by government officials.
January 20, 2022 UK terror police arrest two more people in Texas synagogue hostage probe U.K. terrorism police announced Thursday that two more individuals have been arrested in connection to investigations into the Texas synagogue hostage incident over the weekend.
January 19, 2022 UK reportedly seriously considering ending all COVID restrictions as PM Johnson faces party revolt The U.K. had a more loose handle on restrictions prior to the omicron variant surge.
January 19, 2022 White House won't say if US will lift airport mask requirement as UK plans to ditch mandates UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday that England would no longer be mandating citizens wear masks “anywhere” alongside announcing the cessation of other COVID-19 policies in the kingdom’s return to “Plan A.”
January 19, 2022 Texas synagogue hostage aftermath: UK teens released without charges as radicalization concerns grow Two teenagers detained in the United Kingdom in connection to investigations into a British man who died at the scene after allegedly taking Jewish worshippers at a Texas synagogue hostage were released Wednesday without any criminal charges, according to British law enforcement.
January 19, 2022 Scotland's COVID-19 omicron restrictions to be lifted Nightclubs will reopen and limits on hospitality come to an end as all of Scotland's omicron coronavirus restrictions will be lifted next Monday.
