Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin’ Alright,' dies at 79
Read full article: Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin’ Alright,' dies at 79Dave Mason, co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic and songwriter behind “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe,” died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada.
Amy Winehouse's father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer's memorabilia
Read full article: Amy Winehouse's father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer's memorabiliaA London judge has ruled against Amy Winehouse's father who sued his daughter's friends over profits from her memorabilia.
Paul Revere’s midnight ride unfolds in broad daylight — with a police escort
Read full article: Paul Revere’s midnight ride unfolds in broad daylight — with a police escortThe historic midnight ride of Paul Revere was reenacted Monday but with some modern-day tweaks: It was run in the middle of the day, and the horse and rider had a police escort.
Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
Read full article: Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American RevolutionThe stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked.
Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Read full article: Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure buildsBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks.
Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK
Read full article: Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UKBritish authorities have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died trying to cross the English Channel.
Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her office
Read full article: Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her officeJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short and happy break Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer.
Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks
Read full article: Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarksThe British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled.
A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth
Read full article: A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and HegsethU.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities.
Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep
Read full article: Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleepBritish rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest.
Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson
Read full article: Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing MandelsonDocuments released by the British government show officials believed there was a “reputational risk” in appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for hit-and-run that killed Nepali student
Read full article: Rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for hit-and-run that killed Nepali studentBritish rapper Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a 20-year-old Nepali student in a hit-and-run in London last year.
Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil
Read full article: Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soilIf the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child.
Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep
Read full article: Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade repThe European Commission has asked its anti-fraud watchdog to examine Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the EU’s trade chief.
British comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges
Read full article: British comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault chargesBritish comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in a London court.
From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals
Read full article: From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandalsBritain’s monarchy faces fresh strain as police investigate the former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct as a former trade envoy.
'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
Read full article: 'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awardsPolitically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards.
No, George Washington didn't have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston
Read full article: No, George Washington didn't have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of BostonMore than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution.
UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout
Read full article: UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein falloutKeir Starmer has secured a temporary respite after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files threatened his leadership.
UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe
Read full article: UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probeBritish police are searching two properties linked to ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson as part of probe into potential misconduct stemming from his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Could a president deploy wartime law against the Beatles? Trump administration says “Yes”
Read full article: Could a president deploy wartime law against the Beatles? Trump administration says “Yes”The Trump administration is arguing the government could detain and deport British people under an 18th century wartime act if a president found there was a “British invasion” corrupting young Americans.
Concerns over roads in Nigeria after crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed 2 associates
Read full article: Concerns over roads in Nigeria after crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed 2 associatesTributes have been paid after the crash that injured British former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two close associates.
UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
Read full article: UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economyBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget.
UK warns Russia it's ready to deal with any incursion after spy ship is spotted
Read full article: UK warns Russia it's ready to deal with any incursion after spy ship is spottedBritain has warned Russia it is ready to handle any incursion into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected near U.K. waters.
UK police arrest 6 ahead of soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
Read full article: UK police arrest 6 ahead of soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel AvivBritish police said six people have been arrested ahead of Aston Villa’s Europa League soccer match with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham, a match that has seen fans of the Israeli team banned.
Cyberattack on Marks & Spencer slices profits by more than a half
Read full article: Cyberattack on Marks & Spencer slices profits by more than a halfBritish retailer Marks and Spencer saw its half-year profits more than halve as a result of a cyberattack that brought its online business to a grinding halt.
British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by federal authorities at California airport
Read full article: British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by federal authorities at California airportOfficials say British political commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at San Francisco International Airport.
Correction: Britain-Royals story
Read full article: Correction: Britain-Royals storyIn a story published Oct. 18, 2025, about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, The Associated Press erroneously reported that his house was sold in 2007 for 20% over the 15 million pound asking price.
UK leader Starmer decries decision to ban Israeli soccer team's fans from game at Aston Villa
Read full article: UK leader Starmer decries decision to ban Israeli soccer team's fans from game at Aston VillaUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized a decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans from attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns.
UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime shows
Read full article: UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime showsThe NFL has been spicing up its international games with halftime performers, a bit like mini-Super Bowls.
UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prison
Read full article: UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prisonBritish police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death in a northern English prison.
Firm linked to UK lingerie tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contracts
Read full article: Firm linked to UK lingerie tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contractsA British High Court judge has ruled that a company linked to a lingerie tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds.
Full steam ahead as Britain marks the bicentenary of a world-changing rail journey
Read full article: Full steam ahead as Britain marks the bicentenary of a world-changing rail journeyThousands are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the historic train journey that set the foundations for much of the modern age.
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
Read full article: German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated caseA German man who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
UK ambassador to US in the spotlight over his links to 'best pal' Epstein
Read full article: UK ambassador to US in the spotlight over his links to 'best pal' EpsteinBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has “confidence” in the country’s ambassador to the United States following mounting criticism of his links to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade pleads not guilty to 31 charges
Read full article: Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade pleads not guilty to 31 chargesThe man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph has pleaded not guilty to the 31 charges he is facing.
TV writer Graham Linehan's arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech outcry in the UK
Read full article: TV writer Graham Linehan's arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech outcry in the UKGraham Linehan, co-creator of British sitcoms “Father Ted” and “The IT Crowd,” says he was arrested for his posts criticizing transgender people.
UK's hard-right Reform party says it will mass-deport migrants if it wins power
Read full article: UK's hard-right Reform party says it will mass-deport migrants if it wins powerThe leader of Britain’s hard-right Reform party has pledged to leave the European Convention on Human Rights and detain and deport anyone who arrives in the country illegally.
Supercharging your walk: 11 minutes to better health
Read full article: Supercharging your walk: 11 minutes to better healthA British study found that engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, or a brisk walk, can have some major health benefits. Just 75 minutes a week, or 11 minutes a day, can decrease your risk of early death by 23%.
Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania's international Corgi race
Read full article: Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania's international Corgi raceThousands of people gathered over the weekend in Lithuania's capital Vilnius to watch teams of corgis compete in an international race.
With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making nice
Read full article: With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making niceThe Bayeux Tapestry, a medieval masterpiece depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England, is set for a new chapter.
UK authorities detain 1st group of migrants under plan to thwart small boats crossing from France
Read full article: UK authorities detain 1st group of migrants under plan to thwart small boats crossing from FranceBritish border authorities have detained the first group of migrants under a pilot plan that will send some who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France.
British F-35 fighter jet stranded in India for over a month takes off after inspiring memes
Read full article: British F-35 fighter jet stranded in India for over a month takes off after inspiring memesA British F-35B fighter jet stranded at an Indian airport for more than a month flew back after being repaired by a team of U.K. engineers.
How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to Britain
Read full article: How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to BritainThe current and previous British governments are facing criticism over a secret program that resettled thousands of Afghans in the U.K. after the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
More than 70 arrested at UK protests in support of banned group Palestine Action
Read full article: More than 70 arrested at UK protests in support of banned group Palestine ActionAuthorities have arrested over 70 people during protests in the U.K. over the British government's decision to classify the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri's F1 lead
Read full article: Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri's F1 leadLando Norris survived an incident-packed race in the rain to win Formula 1’s British Grand Prix and cut the gap to his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri.
UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict
Read full article: UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflictBritish Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus marking the restoration of relations between the two countries after years of tension.
With public ban on band Bob Vylan, Trump appears to ease visa privacy rules to make a point
Read full article: With public ban on band Bob Vylan, Trump appears to ease visa privacy rules to make a pointThe U.S. State Department's revelation that it has revoked visas for British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan is the latest indication that the Trump administration appears to have eased privacy restrictions to make public points.
Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena and other celebrities make their way to Wimbledon's Royal Box
Read full article: Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena and other celebrities make their way to Wimbledon's Royal BoxOlivia Rodrigo, John Cena, Dave Grohl, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and other celebrities are bringing as much star power — or maybe even more.
Four arrested in connection with break-in at a UK military base
Read full article: Four arrested in connection with break-in at a UK military baseBritish counter terrorism police have arrested four people in connection with a break-in at a military base last week, during which two planes were vandalized.
UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report finds
Read full article: UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report findsBritain’s government has pledged to make it mandatory to record the ethnicity and nationality of suspects accused of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty
Read full article: With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves emptyA string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
Bayesian yacht that sank off Sicily killing 7 to be raised in late June under updated recovery plan
Read full article: Bayesian yacht that sank off Sicily killing 7 to be raised in late June under updated recovery planA salvage company plans to lift the luxury yacht Bayesian in late June from the Sicilian seabed where it sank last summer, killing seven people.
NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance's air and missile defense
Read full article: NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance's air and missile defenseThe head of NATO plans to say the military alliance needs to increase its air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia.
New searches are underway in Portugal near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007
Read full article: New searches are underway in Portugal near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007Police investigating the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann have searched near an abandoned building in southern Portugal.
UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter
Read full article: UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litterA ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their illegal use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment.
British man sentenced to 10 months in Bali for drug offenses after death penalty charge dropped
Read full article: British man sentenced to 10 months in Bali for drug offenses after death penalty charge droppedA court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has sentenced a British man to 10 months in jail for drug offenses after a charge that could carry the death penalty was dropped.
Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerA top Kremlin official has scoffed at a report that Russia could be involved in recent arson attacks on the private home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other property associated with him.
What to know about the deal to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands
Read full article: What to know about the deal to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos IslandsThe governments of Britain and Mauritius have signed a deal settling the future of the Chagos Islands after overcoming last-minute legal hurdles.
Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerU.K. police say a third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
A British man on trial in Bali for a drug offense pleads for a lenient sentence
Read full article: A British man on trial in Bali for a drug offense pleads for a lenient sentenceA British man on trial for drug offenses has pleaded for leniency in a court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali after a charge of trafficking that could carry the death penalty was dropped.
UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to him
Read full article: UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to himBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said arson attacks on properties linked to him represent “an attack on all of us, on democracy and the values that we stand for.”.
Man arrested for arson at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home
Read full article: Man arrested for arson at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private homeBritish police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson for a fire at the London house where U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country.
Bank of England cuts interest rates and welcomes word of US-UK trade deal
Read full article: Bank of England cuts interest rates and welcomes word of US-UK trade dealThe Bank of England is cutting its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration.
Experts start complex recovery of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, killing 7
Read full article: Experts start complex recovery of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, killing 7Marine salvage experts on Sunday have began operations to recover from the seabed off Italy’s Sicilian coasts the British-flagged superyacht “Bayesian,” which sank last summer killing UK tech magnate Mike Lynch, his daughter and five others.
Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S' struggles persist
Read full article: Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S' struggles persistBritish retailer Marks & Spencer says it's “working day and night” to resolve a cyberattack nearly two weeks ago that has left it unable to process any online orders.
