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July 15, 2020

Toppled UK statue of slave trader quietly replaced with sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester

An unauthorized statue of a Black Lives Matter protester has been erected atop the base where a monument honoring British slave trader Edward Colston once stood. 

July 15, 2020

Coronavirus linked to delirium, stroke and brain inflammation, new study says

Coronavirus is linked to several neurological conditions, including stroke, delirium, nerve damage and a rare brain inflammatory condition that can be fatal, according to a new study.

July 14, 2020

UK reverses decision to give Huawei role in 5G development

Britain announced Tuesday their decision to prohibit the Chinese telecommunication company Huawei, from playing a role in the U.K.’s access to the highspeed, 5G cellular network.  

July 14, 2020

UK outlet mocked for describing statement 'only females get cervical cancer' as 'transphobic lie'

The U.K.-based LGBT-oriented outlet PinkNews received a wave of mockery Tuesday after claiming that feminists were "transphobic" for claiming that only females are able to get cervical cancer.

July 14, 2020

UK parliament meeting hilariously interrupted by Rojo the cat: 'Put your tail down'

A virtual U.K. parliament meeting was hilariously interrupted by an unexpected guest. 

July 13, 2020

Boris Johnson says Britons ‘should be wearing face masks in shops’ amid coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the people of England to wear face coverings in shops on Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, although he stopped short of issuing any official requirements.

July 13, 2020

UK pub installs electric fence at the bar to ensure patrons socially distance: report

A pub in the United Kingdom has put up an electric fence at the bar to make sure patrons socially distance, according to multiple reports on Sunday.

July 12, 2020

UK police arrest boy, 12, who targeted Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha with racist messages

Police acted swiftly to find the boy and detain him after his abuse was reported.

July 12, 2020

2 die at resort in Spain after British tourist falls from hotel balcony, lands on man

Two men have died in Spain after a British tourist fell from a balcony at a hotel and landed on another man below, according to officials.

July 11, 2020

Jack Charlton, member of England's 1966 World Cup team, dead at 85

Jack Charlton, an uncompromising central defender who played alongside his brother, Bobby, in England’s World Cup-winning side in 1966 before enjoying coaching success with Ireland, has died. He was 85.