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August 1, 2020

UK seeking US congressional support in coordination of $14B nuclear warhead program: report

The United Kingdom asked U.S. lawmakers for cooperation in adding the controversial W93 nuclear warhead to Britain’s arsenal -- a missile that disarmament critics call a $14 billion “excess.”

July 31, 2020

PM Boris Johnson announces halt to easing lockdown in England: report

The restrictions will remain in place for another two weeks before the government plans to reassess its position.

July 30, 2020

China hits US with blame for 'poisoned' relations with UK over failed Huawei deal

China is placing blame squarely on the U.S. for failed plans between the U.K. and the Chinese tech company Huawei, on plans to develop 5G.

July 30, 2020

UK women die from ‘DIY’ home abortions, leaked NHS emails reveal

A former abortion clinic worker in the United Kingdom says a leaked "urgent" email sent to National Health Service (NHS) staff suggests women are experiencing serious harm and death due to abortion pills being administered at home because of the coronavirus restrictions.

July 29, 2020

German police uncover hidden cellar under Madeleine McCann suspect's former home: report

German police continued their search for evidence in the case of a missing British girl, Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in 2007, and on Wednesday used dogs and excavators to probe the land near a house where the suspect in the murder investigation lived. 

July 28, 2020

Rembrandt painting sold at Sotheby's virtual auction shatters record for one of his self-portraits

A self-portrait by Rembrandt sold for $18.7 million at a Sotheby’s virtual auction Tuesday — a record price for a self-portrait by the Dutch master.

July 28, 2020

Coronavirus infects pet cat in England: officials

The novel coronavirus has infected a pet cat in England, officials in the country said this week. 

July 28, 2020

China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues

China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to its controversial new security law. 

July 28, 2020

British PM Boris Johnson defends Spain travel ban amid coronavirus spike, says Europe has signs of second wave

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended the decision to effectively ban travel to Spain following a rise in coronavirus cases in part of that country, calling it the government’s “duty” to protect the U.K. as signs of a second wave of coronavirus begin to bubble up in Europe.

July 27, 2020

Man accidentally finds, buys late dad's police car on Ebay

A retired policeman has a very special retired cop car to cruise around in after a chance discovery on the Internet.