Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99
Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life,...
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London police kill suspect in “terrorism-related” stabbings
Police shot and killed a man in south London after he wounded at least two people in "terrorism-related" stabbings Sunday, the city's police department said.
Prince Harry, Meghan to give up “royal highness” titles
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds under a deal struck Saturday for them to step aside as senior...
Boris Johnson鈥檚 suspension of U.K. Parliament was illegal, top court says
In a decision that badly undermines Boris Johnson's authority, Britain's highest court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the prime minister broke the law by suspending Parliament in a way that squelched...
Solid gold toilet stolen from Winston Churchill鈥檚 birthplace
Thieves have stolen a unique solid gold toilet worth up to 1 million pounds ($1.25 million) from the birthplace of British wartime leader Winston Churchill.
Major defeat for British Prime Minister as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered key defections from his party Tuesday, losing a working majority in Parliament and weakening his position as he tried to prevent lawmakers from blocking...
Iran鈥檚 seizure of UK tanker in Gulf seen as escalation
Britain's foreign secretary said Iranian authorities seized two vessels Friday in the Strait of Hormuz, actions signaling intensifying tensions in the strategic waterway that has become a flashpoint between Tehran...
Harry and Meghan love story takes new turn: a baby boy
WINDSOR, England (AP) — The improbable love story between an American actress and a British royal took the best of all possible turns Monday with the arrival of a healthy...
UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed
LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and triggering a no-confidence vote...
What is Boxing Day and how did it get its name?
In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here's a brief look at some theories about...