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February 29, 2024

Prince William denounces antisemitism amid soaring rates of abuse at London synagogue

Prince William attends a London synagogue Thursday to discuss the rise of antisemitism in the U.K. and how it has affected the Jewish community. He said he is "extremely concerned."

February 29, 2024

Police officer who murdered woman he abducted should never have been hired, UK inquiry finds

An official inquiry into the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens has reportedly revealed significant failings in police practices.

February 29, 2024

'The Holiday' home from popular Kate Winslet film replicated in beautiful handcrafted cake

An English cake maker recreated a recognizable movie set from the Christmas film "The Holiday" starring Kate Winslet. The cake required 10 piping bags and nearly two days, she said.

February 29, 2024

London play will have 'all-Black' audience nights to allow experience 'free from the White gaze'

A London play is inviting an "all-Black identifying audience" to two nights of an upcoming run

February 29, 2024

Drug addict used bizarre object in attempted post office robbery: police

A Nottinghamshire magistrate sentenced Jelanie Scott to a drug rehabilitation program and ordered him to pay around $360 in fines and fees to the court.

February 29, 2024

AI used by US forces to help identify hostile targets in Middle East: report

In recent air strikes against Iran proxies in the Middle East, the U.S. military has used artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify enemy targets and enhance efficiency.

February 28, 2024

Boy, 11, makes portrait of world leader from 1,764 Rubik’s Cubes, sets sights on breaking world record

A boy from Essex, England, created a Rubik's Cube portrait of the U.K. prime minister using 1,764 puzzle games. Henil Soni reportedly can solve the handheld puzzle in mere seconds.

February 28, 2024

Body found along English Channel migrant crossing route, French officials say

French maritime authorities announced Wednesday that a body has been found along the English channel, while search efforts remain underway for two others feared missing.

February 28, 2024

Northern Ireland judge rules that UK government's 'Troubles' law breaches human rights

A Northern Ireland judge has ruled against a new law granting immunity from prosecution for most offenses during "the Troubles," citing violations of human rights.

February 27, 2024

US, UK-led airstrikes over the weekend destroyed, damaged 17 Houthi targets: DOD

A joint operation by the United States and United Kingdom struck 17 of 18 Houthi targets on Saturday in Yemen, as the terror group continues to target commercial ships in the Red Sea.