“Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far.

One hardcore England fan hopes to sell a house to fund his World Cup trip this summer.

Two books about hotels in wartime are among finalists for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction.

Scientists are tracing back the history of dogs using the oldest genes from the species ever studied.

British police have arrested two men over an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances from a Jewish charity.

British police are hunting three suspects after an arson attack on ambulances that has left Britain's Jewish community feeling vulnerable.

Manchester City has won the English League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year’s tournament.

More research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men.

The Iran war is tightening global tech supply chains by cutting off helium from Qatar, a key source of the gas used in advanced industries like chipmaking.

Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland wants to bring new audiences to chess after becoming a strategic investor in a world championship tour scheduled to launch next year.

Three men who allege that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims in London.

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war.

Igor Thiago has celebrated his first call-up to the Brazil squad by scoring in Brentford’s 2-2 draw against Wolves in the Premier League.

A film charity has uncovered two episodes of sci-fi series “Doctor Who” that were long believed lost.

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords.

West Ham is into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

About two dozen couples have taken part in the U.K. Wife Carrying Race, one of the country's quirkiest annual sports events.

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland.

German media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million.

The Cannes Film Festival will honor filmmaker Peter Jackson with an honorary Palme d’Or at the upcoming French festival.

Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo has decades of performances on screen, stage and television under his belt.

British 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.

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook.

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The Premier League is launching a direct-to-customer streaming platform from next season, chief executive Richard Masters said.

The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to become the first NFL team to play two home games overseas.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to become the first NFL team to play two home games overseas.

Queen Camilla told French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot on Monday that she was left “speechless” by Pelicot’s memoir.

Britain’s privacy watchdog fines Reddit nearly $20 million for unlawfully collecting and using children’s personal data.

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in a London court.

“One Battle After Another” was named best picture at Britain's BAFTA film awards.

Eberechi Eze has reignited Arsenal’s title ambitions in the Premier League by being the scourge of Tottenham once again.

Politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards.

IIn a story published Feb. 19, 2026 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.

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices.

A 1 year old Heeler mix that is full of life and in need of a new home.

Arsenal enjoys a 4-0 rout of Wigan as five Premier League teams avoid upsets to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Britain’s High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to outlawed the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina suggests he could support a compromise that would allow the Senate Banking Committee to start hearings on Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve.

Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League has dwindled from nine points to four in less than a week.

A U.S. judge says President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027.

Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause.

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up.

Tottenham has done fierce rival Arsenal a huge favor in the Premier League title race.

Alessia Russo scored a pair of second-half goals in a 10-minute span to cap a 6-0 victiory for Arsenal over Moroccan club ASFAR for a spot in the final of the first Women’s Champions Cup.

Britain's competition watchdog says Google should let news sites and content creators opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews.

Spain winger Adama Traoré has joined West Ham from Fulham and says a movie about his new team taught him about the passion of its fans.

Wrexham’s bid for a fourth straight promotion and a place in the Premier League is gaining steam.

Elizabeth Hurley has accused the Daily Mail's publisher of tapping her phones and stealing her medical records.

An emotional Prince Harry struck a defensive tone at the start of his testimony against the Daily Mail's publisher.

The European Union plans to phase out telecom gear from companies in "high risk" countries, targeting Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE.

The British government is considering banning young teenagers from social media to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time.

Britain’s government has approved a massive new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers.

The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move.

Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.

A heckler yelled “leave Greenland alone!”.

Britain’s main opposition leader has joined a protest against China’s planned new embassy in London.

A British police force chief has retired following criticism over a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa last year.

The Royal Opera in London is embracing a new era with Jakub Hrůša as music director and Speranza Scappucci as principal guest conductor.

The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations following his threat to strike the country amid a crackdown on demonstrators.

Two Jaguars superfans from the United Kingdom are coming to Jacksonville for the high-stakes playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.

Thousands of homes and businesses across northern France and southern England are without power and residents faced widespread travel delays after a storm swept in off the Atlantic.

Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025.

Calum McFarlane says he’s had a “whirlwind” 24 hours at Chelsea since being elevated from under-21s coach to interim manager and then tasked with facte Pep Guardiola and Manchester City on Sunday.

English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child.

Trains through the Channel Tunnel between Europe and the UK are running again after power malfunctions caused travel chaos.

Arsenal ensures it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win with all goals scored in the second half.

Power problems and a stuck train have interrupted rail traffic through the Channel Tunnel connecting the U.K. and continental Europe.

Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life.

United States defender Chris Richards says it “won’t be long” until he’s back for Crystal Palace.

Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.

A Raul Jimenez penalty has given Fulham a 1-0 win at home over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Banksy appears to confirm a new mural in London is his latest work.

Prince William and his son, Prince George, have helped make Christmas lunch at a homeless shelter.

Thousands of people have gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice.

British children's author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books.

The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months as stubbornly high inflation that has plagued British consumers and businesses starts to ease.

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine.

British pop star Cliff Richard has been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer.

Manchester City and Aston Villa both won to keep the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal.

British writer Joanna Trollope, known for her bestselling novels about romantic escapades in rural England, has died at 82.

The first two episodes of Taylor Swift's six-episode docuseries “The End of an Era” will premiere on Disney+ Friday.

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation.

Tottenham says a rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved to a new location inside the team's stadium for the Champions League match against Sparta Prague following a request from the Czech club.

Defender Marc Guehi has scored late as Crystal Palace won 2-1 at Fulham to move up to fourth place in the Premier League.

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest.

Britain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia.

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.

Airbus has updated most of its 6,000 A320 passenger jets to fix a software glitch that could affect flight controls.

British 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.

Mikel Merino has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightens.

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died.

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.

Arsenal is top of the Premier League and now top in the Champions League with a 100% record.

Eberechi Eze was the inspiration behind Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Tottenham in the north London derby that left his team with a six-point lead in the Premier League.

Universal Pictures' "Wicked: For Good" has taken the box office by storm, earning an estimated $150 million in North America and $226 million globally in its opening weekend.