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March 11, 2024

British police remove 34 bodies from England funeral home; 2 arrested for fraud, preventing burial

Two people were arrested for alleged fraud and preventing a lawful burial after more than 30 bodies were removed from a funeral home in northern England.

March 10, 2024

Prince Edward is not Harry or Meghan and that's a blessing

Recent royal health problems have helped catapult Prince Edward into the limelight. He has one big advantage, he isn't Harry or Meghan. Now, King Charles is relying on him.

March 8, 2024

Pro-Palestinian activist filmed slashing, spraying historic Cambridge painting in anti-Israel protest

In a video that has since gone viral online, a protester spray-painted and slashed a portrait of Lord Balfour at Cambridge University in England.

March 8, 2024

Royal set of bagpipes owned by French king, said to be world's oldest, now on display

A set of bagpipes believed to have been created for King Louis XIV of France in the late 17th century are on display in Northumberland, England, just in time for International Bagpipe Day.

March 7, 2024

Britain says it will provide 10,000 drones to Ukraine in its fight against Russia

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps announced that the nation will invest over $400 million dollars into Ukraine's war effort as it fights off a Russian invasion.

March 7, 2024

'Harry Potter' popular with dog mom as she teaches her pup startling 'spells' and commands

A Canadian dog is well-versed in all things "Harry Potter," as his owner has taught him commands in the form of wizard spells. Meet Dobby, the magical labradoodle.

March 7, 2024

Stolen Ferrari recovered after 3 decades by UK police

London Metropolitan Police seized a Ferrari F512M put up for sale after an investigation discovered it had been stolen three decades ago from a Formula One driver in Italy.

March 6, 2024

WATCH: Ukraine destroys prized Russian vessel, UK praises major victory over Moscow: report

The United Kingdom has consistently supported and praised Ukraine's efforts against Russia, amplifying their successes and reporting on rough numbers for soldiers and vessels.

March 6, 2024

UK government official apologizes, pays damages after falsely accusing professor of supporting Hamas

A government official in Britain has apologized and paid damages to a professor she had accused of expressing sympathy for Hamas. Michelle Donelan paid an undisclosed sum.

March 6, 2024

UK's governing Conservative Party to announce tax cuts for millions of workers ahead of election

British Treasury Chief Jeremy Hunt is set to announce tax cuts for workers in his budget statement to Parliament, aiming to improve the Conservative Party's electoral prospects.