CNN — A former jewelry store manager in the United Kingdom was sentenced to 28 months in prison after posting selfies wearing stolen merchandise and sending them to her coworkers, Humberside Police said in a statement. Lucy Roberts, 39, frequently took jewelry home with her during the year she worked at a high-end shop, police … Read more
A British mountain guide has scaled Mount Everest Sunday for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide. Kenton Cool, 51, from southwest England, scaled the 29,032-foot peak on Sunday along with several other climbers. He was doing well and on his way … Read more
Report on abuse cases faults retired pope New report faults retired Pope Benedict for handling of sexual abuse cases in German diocese 01:41 A British clergyman died after a night of sex and drugs with a Belgian priest who has since been arrested on drug-related charges, Belgian authorities said on Saturday. The 69-year-old, who has … Read more
Violence broke out in several towns and cities across the country after three young girls were killed in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party in the seaside town of Southport in northwest England last week. Amid false rumors that the suspect was a Muslim asylum seeker, mobs have since attacked hotels housing asylum seekers, … Read more
Former world champion Lewis Hamilton survived a late Max Verstappen charge to win his home GP, ending the longest winless streak of his racing career. Lewis Hamilton has held off Max Verstappen in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for his first motorsports victory since Saudi Arabia on December 5, 2021 – 56 races ago. … Read more
The search for British TV doctor Michael Mosley, who went missing Wednesday on the Greek Island of Symi, has reportedly been narrowed down to a cave ominously known by locals as “The Abyss.” Mosley’s wife, Clare Bailey, began ringing the alarm bells Wednesday evening after Mosley didn’t return at 7:30 p.m. from a walk he … Read more
Canadian authorities are urging all remaining residents in the northeastern part of the province of British Columbia to leave immediately, despite improving weather conditions, after thousands have already been evacuated due to a fast-growing wildfire. The blaze, which started Friday, almost doubled in size the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres. BC Wildfire Service maps … Read more
LONDON (AP) — An asylum seeker from Morocco who went on a vicious rampage following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered the Israel-Hamas war was convicted Thursday of murder for stabbing a 70-year-old man in the streets of an English seaside town. Ahmed Alid, 45, stabbed Terence Carney six times on Oct. 15 in … Read more
Britain is cutting taxes for workers again ahead of elections. Britain slipped into recession late last year, and many people and businesses are struggling with a high cost of living. The Conservative Party is battling for its electoral future against a bleak economic backdrop.Britain’s spring budget of 2024 was seen as a chance for Chancellor … Read more
‘Direct Hit’: Houthis Attack British Ship In Gulf Of Aden; Strike After Rafah Revenge Pledge Hindustan Times Yemen’s Houthis take responsibility for attack on Greek-owned bulk carrier Reuters Houthis strike Iran-bound grain ship in first Red Sea attack in six days The Guardian Yemen’s Houthi rebels fire missiles at ship bound for Iran, their main supporter The Associated Press … Read more