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April 19, 2024

No perjury charges for British soldiers accused of lying in Bloody Sunday probe

15 British soldiers accused of lying to an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, during which 13 civilians were killed in the Northern Ireland conflict, will not face perjury charges.

April 19, 2024

Bride invites 4 individuals with Down syndrome to be in her wedding bridal party: 'Best day ever'

A caretaker invited four individuals who have Down syndrome to be in her wedding party after saying they were "like family" to her. Here's more about the special occasion.

April 19, 2024

American Revolution began 249 years ago: Here are 5 overlooked tourist spots on fight for independence

National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sights.

April 18, 2024

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe

Peter Murrell, the 59-year-old husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged with embezzlement; this comes as part of a probe into the finances of Scotland's governing party.

April 18, 2024

Cyber fraud network stole personal data from thousands, UK police say

The Metropolitan Police in London have disrupted a website called LabHost, which facilitated cyber fraud by allowing criminals to create phishing sites.

April 18, 2024

British parliament votes to ban smoking for all people born after 2009

The U.K. House of Commons has voted in favor of banning the purchase of nicotine products for all individuals born after 2009, aiming to create the country's first "smoke-free generation."

April 17, 2024

Scotland ditches green goals after climate watchdog says they are unattainable: report

The Scottish government is reevaluating their climate goals after they missed eight of the last 12 annual carbon emission goals.

April 17, 2024

Conservatives' attempt to repeal hate speech law that made Scotland an ‘international mockery’ fails

Scottish parliament defeated an attempt by Conservatives to repeal the hate speech law that had put Scotland's government in the international spotlight.

April 17, 2024

Britain's contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament

The Safety of Rwanda Bill, which would allow Britain to send some migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda, has suffered a setback after Parliament's upper chamber tried to amend the legislation.

April 17, 2024

Assange extradition case moves forward after US assures UK court there would be no death penalty

The U.S. provided guarantees to the British High Court in London that could pave a way for Julian Assange to be extradited to the U.S. to face espionage charges.