Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began
Read full article: Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition beganLondon’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest.
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Read full article: UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarinesBritain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia.
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
Read full article: Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 millionA rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.
Airbus says most A320 jets now have software fix, with less than 100 planes still needing update
Read full article: Airbus says most A320 jets now have software fix, with less than 100 planes still needing updateAirbus has updated most of its 6,000 A320 passenger jets to fix a software glitch that could affect flight controls.
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.
Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace
Read full article: Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats PalaceMikel Merino has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightens.
Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88
Read full article: Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died.
A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
Read full article: A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 millionA rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.
Too Eze: Midfield star's hat trick helps Arsenal beat Spurs and take 6-point lead in Premier League
Read full article: Too Eze: Midfield star's hat trick helps Arsenal beat Spurs and take 6-point lead in Premier LeagueEberechi 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.
‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut
Read full article: ‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debutUniversal 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.
'Too little, too late:' Former UK government slammed for its initial COVID-19 response
Read full article: 'Too little, too late:' Former UK government slammed for its initial COVID-19 responseA public inquiry has criticized the U_K_'s initial COVID-19 response in early 2020 as “too little, too late.”.
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.
Ariana Grande and Cher team up for 'SNL' in December. Josh O'Connor gets a hosting turn, too
Read full article: Ariana Grande and Cher team up for 'SNL' in December. Josh O'Connor gets a hosting turn, tooNBC's “Saturday Night Live” has announced its December lineup, featuring Ariana Grande as host on Dec. 20.
‘Scared, didn’t know what to think’: Car crashes into Mayport Road apartment, narrowly missing sleeping child
Read full article: ‘Scared, didn’t know what to think’: Car crashes into Mayport Road apartment, narrowly missing sleeping childA frightening crash occurred at the Cove at Atlantic Beach apartment complex when a car smashed into a home, coming inches from a little girl asleep in her bed.
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim
Read full article: BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claimThe BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit.
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
Read full article: Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden GlobesSarah Jessica Parker has been named the winner of the Carol Burnett Award for 2026 for her outstanding contributions to television.
UK commits to ensuring 'poignant' COVID memorial wall in London will be preserved
Read full article: UK commits to ensuring 'poignant' COVID memorial wall in London will be preservedThe British government has confirmed that a memorial wall in London created by relatives who lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic will be preserved.
No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his name
Read full article: No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his nameThe former Prince Andrew has officially changed his name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding a hyphen to align with the royal family’s surname style.
It's 'very premature' to discuss whether Travis Hunter will play both ways in 2026, Jags coach says
Read full article: It's 'very premature' to discuss whether Travis Hunter will play both ways in 2026, Jags coach saysJacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen says it's too early to discuss whether Travis Hunter will play on both sides of the ball in 2026.
Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say
Read full article: Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers sayResearchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls.
Jaguars' Travis Hunter has season-ending knee surgery but is expected back for start of next season
Read full article: Jaguars' Travis Hunter has season-ending knee surgery but is expected back for start of next seasonJacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter had season-ending surgery to repair the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to return to the football field within six months.
UK police arrest 10 around a soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
Read full article: UK police arrest 10 around a soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel AvivBritish police have arrested 10 people around a Europa League soccer match in Birmingham between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to view
Read full article: France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to viewThe theft of the Louvre's crown jewels has increased calls for the museum to be more transparent about the colonial origins of the treasures it displays.
Zohran Mamdani and London's Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, have much in common, but also key differences
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani and London's Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, have much in common, but also key differencesAs a left-leaning Muslim politician, London Mayor Sadiq Khan shares similarities with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
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.
Champions League: Bayern and Liverpool earn statement wins as Van de Ven scores 90-meter solo goal
Read full article: Champions League: Bayern and Liverpool earn statement wins as Van de Ven scores 90-meter solo goalBayern Munich has handed Paris Saint-Germain a first loss in its Champions League title defense while Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 in another blockbuster matchup.
Getty's $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UK
Read full article: Getty's $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UKBritain's antitrust watchdog is intensifying its investigation into Getty Images' plan to buy Shutterstock.
UK police charge man with attempted murder over train stabbing that wounded 11 people
Read full article: UK police charge man with attempted murder over train stabbing that wounded 11 peopleU.K. police have charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder after a mass stabbing on a train wounded 11 people.
UK police release 1 of 2 men arrested over train stabbings and laud 'heroic' rail worker
Read full article: UK police release 1 of 2 men arrested over train stabbings and laud 'heroic' rail workerBritish police say one of two men arrested over a stabbing attack on a train has been released without charge.
UK police say 10 people in hospital after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries
Read full article: UK police say 10 people in hospital after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuriesBritish police say 10 people have been taken to hospitals after a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train, nine of them with life-threatening injuries.
Paramount to lay off 2,000 employees shortly after its merger with Skydance
Read full article: Paramount to lay off 2,000 employees shortly after its merger with SkydanceIn long-awaited cuts just months after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance, Paramount has begun layoffs set to impact about 2,000 employees.
Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20%.
Mayor Donna Deegan on London visit, innovation, and international partnerships
Read full article: Mayor Donna Deegan on London visit, innovation, and international partnershipsJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan described her recent trip to London as a focused effort to strengthen business relationships and attract investment to Northeast Florida.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles
Read full article: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to the whole sector.
Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platforms
Read full article: Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platformsBritain’s antitrust watchdog has targeted Google and Apple for their “strategic” roles in mobile ecosystems, opening the door for regulators to impose changes to their business practices to improve competition.
News4JAGs predictions: A split decision on whether Jaguars can beat the Rams
Read full article: News4JAGs predictions: A split decision on whether Jaguars can beat the RamsJaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (4-2) faces the Los Angeles Rams (4-2) on Sunday morning (9:30 a.m.) in London.
Jaguars coach Liam Coen downplays any jet lag edge over Rams, who arrive Saturday in London
Read full article: Jaguars coach Liam Coen downplays any jet lag edge over Rams, who arrive Saturday in LondonJet lag researchers might want to keep an eye on Sunday’s game in London between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium.
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 watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market
Read full article: UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive marketBritain’s antitrust watchdog is labeling Google a “strategic” player in the online search advertising market, paving the way for regulators to force the company to change its business practices to ensure more competition in that market.
Taylor Swift's 'The Official Release Party of a Show Girl' debuts at No. 1 with $33 million
Read full article: Taylor Swift's 'The Official Release Party of a Show Girl' debuts at No. 1 with $33 millionTaylor Swift's new film, “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” has topped the weekend box office with $33 million in North America.
Haaland scores again and Rodri gets another injury in Man City's win at Brentford in Premier League
Read full article: Haaland scores again and Rodri gets another injury in Man City's win at Brentford in Premier LeagueAnother goal for the prolific Erling Haaland and another injury for the unfortunate Rodri.
Actor Gary Oldman ranks his 'Slow Horses' character Jackson Lamb among the top roles of his career
Read full article: Actor Gary Oldman ranks his 'Slow Horses' character Jackson Lamb among the top roles of his careerGary Oldman calls the physical changes he lives with to play Jackson Lamb a “small price to pay,” as he returns to screens for Season 5 of "Slow Horses."
NFL to launch professional flag football leagues ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Read full article: NFL to launch professional flag football leagues ahead of 2028 Los Angeles OlympicsNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league plans to launch women’s and men’s professional flag football leagues “in the next couple of years."
Liverpool concedes late goal as its 100% start to the Premier League ends with loss at Palace
Read full article: Liverpool concedes late goal as its 100% start to the Premier League ends with loss at PalaceLiverpool’s perfect start to its Premier League title defense has ended with a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace and Bruno Fernandes failed to score a penalty for the second time this season in Manchester United’s latest lackluster loss.
A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap
Read full article: A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group KneecapA London court has thrown out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap.
First migrants arrive in UK from France under the 'one in, one out' policy
Read full article: First migrants arrive in UK from France under the 'one in, one out' policyA family of three, including a small child, have become the first people to arrive in the U.K. from France under a new “one in, one out” exchange policy in which Britain returns migrants who enter the country without authorization and France sends vetted asylum-seekers.
Kiran Desai is a favorite and US authors make a strong showing on the Booker Prize shortlist
Read full article: Kiran Desai is a favorite and US authors make a strong showing on the Booker Prize shortlistBooker Prize-winning Indian author Kiran Desai is a favorite to win the prestigious fiction award again.
Arsenal snatches 1-1 draw with defensive Man City with Martinelli's stoppage-time goal
Read full article: Arsenal snatches 1-1 draw with defensive Man City with Martinelli's stoppage-time goalArsenal has equalized in the third minute of stoppage time through Gabriel Martinelli to snatch a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, whose rare ultra-defensive performance under Pep Guardiola narrowly failed to deliver a win in the Premier League.
UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel
Read full article: UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from IsraelThe U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel.
Trump administration's new global health aid strategy focuses on bilateral deals with countries
Read full article: Trump administration's new global health aid strategy focuses on bilateral deals with countriesThe State Department is refocusing its foreign health assistance programs around multiyear bilateral deals with recipient countries.
First migrant flown back to France in UK's 'one in, one out' policy to curb unauthorized migration
Read full article: First migrant flown back to France in UK's 'one in, one out' policy to curb unauthorized migrationThe U.K. has returned the first migrant to France under a new "one in, one out" policy for asylum-seekers who enter the country without authorization.
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Read full article: MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, NetflixMajor League Baseball has canceled plans to play games in London next season due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and TV commitments.
Joy Reid and Percival Everett are among winners of the 46th annual American Book Awards
Read full article: Joy Reid and Percival Everett are among winners of the 46th annual American Book AwardsFormer MSNBC host Joy Reid and authors Percival Everett and John Edgar Wideman are among this year's recipients of the American Book Awards.
London protest organized by far-right activist exceeds 100,000 as small clashes break out
Read full article: London protest organized by far-right activist exceeds 100,000 as small clashes break outA massive march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson in London has grown violent as a small group of his supporters clashed with police.
Netherlands is latest to threaten to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
Read full article: Netherlands is latest to threaten to boycott Eurovision if Israel participatesThe Netherlands has joined several countries urging the Eurovision Song Contest to exclude Israel due to its actions in Gaza.
Royal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine demonstration
Read full article: Royal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine demonstrationDozens of Ukrainians and their supporters have demonstrated outside the Royal Opera House in London against a performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko.
David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon's restless creativity
Read full article: David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon's restless creativityDavid Bowie's archive opens to the public this week, revealing a treasure trove of unrealized projects and personal items.
UK's National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collection
Read full article: UK's National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collectionBritain’s National Gallery has announced it will use almost half a billion dollars in donations to open a new wing that will allow it to expand its collection into modern art.
Palestinian beer defies the odds and goes on sale in Britain with help from Scottish brewer
Read full article: Palestinian beer defies the odds and goes on sale in Britain with help from Scottish brewerA Palestinian beer is set to go on sale in British stores despite border checks and a distance of some 2,500 miles from the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
New Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester to be removed from outside London court
Read full article: New Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester to be removed from outside London courtA new Banksy mural showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from outside a London court.
Noem says roundup of Koreans at Hyundai plant in Georgia won't deter investment in the US
Read full article: Noem says roundup of Koreans at Hyundai plant in Georgia won't deter investment in the USHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in a raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant won’t deter U.S. investment.
Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave as UK trip fuels speculation about meeting with King Charles
Read full article: Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave as UK trip fuels speculation about meeting with King CharlesPrince Harry has arrived in the U.K. for a visit to his charities, sparking speculation about a potential meeting with his father, King Charles III.
Police arrest almost 900 at London protest supporting banned group Palestine Action
Read full article: Police arrest almost 900 at London protest supporting banned group Palestine ActionPolice say they arrested almost 900 protesters outside Parliament in London for defying a ban on the group Palestine Action, which the government has labeled a terrorist organization.
Police arrest more than 400 at London protest supporting banned group Palestine Action
Read full article: Police arrest more than 400 at London protest supporting banned group Palestine ActionPolice have arrested more than 400 protesters outside Parliament in London for defying a ban on the group Palestine Action, which the government has labeled a terrorist organization.
Björn Borg tells the AP his prostate cancer is in remission after 2024 operation
Read full article: Björn Borg tells the AP his prostate cancer is in remission after 2024 operationTennis great Björn Borg reveals in the last chapter of his upcoming memoir that he was diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer, and he tells The Associated Press that it is in remission after an operation in 2024.
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.
