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April 30, 2024

2 men charged with felling 150-year-old ‘Robin Hood’ tree in England

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have been charged with cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree that fell over on Hadrian's Wall in northern England last year.

April 30, 2024

Richard Dawkins praises ‘courageous people’ like JK Rowling for turning tide against 'dictatorial wokeism'

Richard Dawkins, who rose to fame for criticizing religious dogma, praised author J.K. Rowling for openly defying transgender ideology and hate speech legislation in Scotland.

April 30, 2024

Color-obsessed woman on TikTok makes orange her entire personality: 'I don't chase, I attract'

A color-obsessed woman who is active on TikTok and Instagram is sharing why this color makes her the happiest version of herself — attracting thousands to follow her on social media.

April 30, 2024

UK man with sword arrested after rampage leaves 13-year-old boy dead, 4 hospitalized

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in a London suburb after allegedly killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring four others with a sword early Tuesday morning.

April 29, 2024

1 horse remains under observation and another is expected to recover fully after London rampage

The British Army said one of the London military horses that escaped trainers and ran through the city's streets is expected to make a full recovery, while the other remains under close observation.

April 29, 2024

Family's history in Scotland is focus of maze shaped in 5-pointed star: ‘Bringing it back to life’

A unique family emblem forms the shape of a maze in Perthshire, Scotland. The maze at the Scone Palace tourism attraction is half a mile long and was originally planted in 1991.

April 29, 2024

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns after coalition falls apart

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote following the end of a coalition between his Scottish National Party and the Green Party.

April 28, 2024

EU requires cars come with tech that slows cars when speeding, UK opts out

Required automotive safety feature in the European Union will slow cars when speeding, and is expected to reduce fatal car crashes by up to 12%.

April 28, 2024

Holocaust memorial covered during London anti-Israel march: 'Sad but necessary'

A Holocaust memorial statue was covered on Saturday ahead of a pro-Palestinian march in central London’s Hyde Park, authorities confirmed over the weekend.

April 27, 2024

British tourist has hand, thigh severed after being mauled by bull shark in Caribbean: 'Lucky to be alive'

A 64-year-old British tourist is in a "stable" condition after he was mauled by a bull shark in the Caribbean Island of Tobago.