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November 8, 2017

UK Cabinet minister resigns over unauthorized Israel meetings

In a new blow to Britain's beleaguered government, the U.K. international development secretary quit Wednesday over unauthorized meetings with Israeli politicians, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

November 7, 2017

British woman detained in Egypt for bringing painkillers made 'honest mistake,' brother says

A British woman detained in Egypt for bringing painkillers into the country made “an innocent, honest mistake,” her brother said.

November 2, 2017

UK seeks to extradite brother of Manchester concert bomber

Police in the United Kingdom are seeking the extradition of the brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber who is in custody in Libya.

November 1, 2017

British defense secretary resigns following sexual misconduct allegations

British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon has resigned from office following accusations he inappropriately touched a journalist’s knee.

November 1, 2017

Timeline of recent terror attacks against the West

Here is a timeline of recent terror attacks in Europe.

October 30, 2017

Lynx on the loose after escaping from UK wildlife park

An escaped Eurasian lynx from a wildlife park in the United Kingdom has prompted warnings not to approach the feline if spotted in the countryside.

October 29, 2017

Knife-wielding would-be robbers run after shopkeeper throws things at them

Two would-be robbers armed with large knives in the United Kingdom were warded off on Thursday by a store employee who threw random items at them.

October 29, 2017

USB stick with confidential info, including Queen Elizabeth's route to airport, found on London street, report says

Heathrow Airport has launched an investigation after a memory stick containing confidential security information was found on a London street.

October 29, 2017

ISIS fanatics threaten Prince George with chilling warning 'the Royal Family will not be left alone,' report says

ISIS fanatics have made a chilling threat against Prince George saying: "Even the royal family will not be left alone," it has been claimed.

October 29, 2017

UK to investigate minister who asked aide to buy sex toys

Britain's Cabinet Office will investigate whether an international trade minister breached conduct rules by asking his secretary to buy sex toys as widening allegations of sexual harassment roil Parliament.