UK
Only 3% support UK plan to let AI use creative work freely
A government consultation has shown overwhelming support for stronger copyright protections for artists whose work is used to train artificial intelligence systems. More...
London Train Stabbing: Two Arrested, Police Say No Terror Link
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a mass stabbing on a train travelling from Doncaster to London King’s...
Donald Trump Appears to Snub Keir Starmer at Global Peace Summit
US President Donald Trump appeared to embarrass UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a peace summit in Egypt, in an exchange that quickly...
$1.7 Billion in US Funds to Support 1,800 UK Jobs Across Key Cities
The UK government announced over £1.25 billion ($1.69 billion) in new investments from major U.S. financial firms, including Bank of America, Citigroup, and...
Volkswagen Charges $22 Extra to Unlock Full Horsepower in EVs
Volkswagen has launched a subscription model for its ID.3 electric vehicles in the UK, requiring drivers to pay extra to access the car’s...
Together For Palestine Concert Lineup Announced to Raise Funds for Gaza
The lineup for the Together For Palestine benefit concert was revealed on August 8, 2025. The event will take place on September 17...
France to Recognize Palestine at UN, UK and Canada May Follow with Conditions
France has announced it will formally recognize Palestine as a state during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. This makes France...
Passenger Shouts “Allahu Akbar,” Triggers Bomb Scare on UK Flight
A 41-year-old man was arrested after making a bomb threat and shouting anti-American and anti-Trump slogans aboard an easyJet flight from London Luton...
Cineworld to Screen 8 Christopher Nolan Classics in IMAX This August
Cineworld will re-release eight Christopher Nolan films in IMAX across the UK and Ireland this August, offering fans a rare chance to revisit...
UK Begins Enforcing Age Verification to Protect Children Online
The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) has entered a critical enforcement stage as of July 25, 2025. Social media platforms and other online...
Petition to Rename Birmingham Airport After Ozzy Osbourne Gains Over 12,000 Signatures
More than 12,000 people have signed a petition calling for Birmingham Airport to be renamed “Ozzy Osbourne International”, in tribute to the late...
Apple and Google Face Stricter UK Regulations Over Mobile Dominance
The UK’s competition watchdog has proposed new rules to restrict Apple and Google’s dominance in mobile technology, targeting their operating systems, app stores,...
US Pressure Forces UK to Rethink Apple iCloud Access Request
The UK government is reportedly preparing to withdraw from its push to force Apple to create a back door into its encrypted iCloud...
New UK Law Forces Reddit to Introduce Age Verification for Adults-Only Sections
Reddit now requires users in the United Kingdom to verify their age to access mature content, following new rules under the UK’s Online...
Eight Babies Born Using Groundbreaking DNA Swap to Prevent Disease
Scientists in the United Kingdom have announced the births of eight healthy children using a technique called mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT). This method,...
Reddit May Soon Verify If Users Are Human, Alongside Age Checks
Reddit has started rolling out an age verification system for users in the United Kingdom to meet new requirements under the UK’s Online...
Iran, Russia, China Accused of Covert Attacks on British Soil
British police have reported a sharp increase in life-threatening operations on UK soil linked to Russia, Iran, and China, including attacks and kidnappings...
UK Secretly Airlifted 18,500 Afghans to Britain in £7 Billion Operation
The UK government carried out a secret £7 billion airlift operation to evacuate 18,500 Afghans to Britain following the Taliban’s return to power...
Young Father Killed in London Robbery Attempt Over Rolex Watch
A 24-year-old father-of-two, Blue Stevens, was stabbed to death on Wednesday evening (July 9) in Knightsbridge, central London, in what police believe may...
Bob Vylan Sparks Political Storm with Glastonbury ‘Death to IDF’ Chants
A punk singer is under police investigation after making controversial statements about Palestine during his performance at Glastonbury Festival. Bobby Vylan, from the...
Skepta Saves Glastonbury with Only 4 Hours’ Notice – Fans Say It Was the Best Set of the Weekend!
In a surprise twist at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, UK rap icon Skepta stepped in for American rock band Deftones, who pulled out...
UK Police Demand Action, Apple and Google Push Back on Phone Theft Plans
Senior officials from Apple and Google have disagreed with UK police on how to tackle the growing problem of mobile phone theft, which...
UK Vape Ban Supported by Manchester Shop Owner Who Warned Customers Early
From June 1, 2025, the UK government has banned the sale of single-use disposable vapes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The...
UK Beef Prices Jump 25% as Foot and Mouth Outbreaks Impact Supply
Inflation continues to affect food prices in the UK, with beef seeing some of the biggest increases. Food prices rose by 2.8% in...
KFC Offers £20,000 to Find New UK Restaurant Sites as It Plans Major Expansion
KFC is set to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland, offering a £20,000 finder’s fee to anyone who can help locate...
People Say 2007 Smoking Ban Was ‘The Beginning of the End’ as Pub Clip Goes Viral
As the UK prepares to ban disposable vapes from 1 June 2025, the debate around smoking rules is heating up again — and...
Netflix Surpasses BBC1 in UK Viewership, Marking Key Milestone
Netflix reached a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing BBC1 in audience reach for the first time, according to data from the UK’s official...
UK Consumers Sue Apple for $1.8 Billion Over App Store Charges
Apple is facing a $1.8 billion lawsuit in the UK, accused of abusing its dominant position by charging 30% commission on app sales...
UK Tech Minister Rejects Big Tech Pressure on Online Safety Laws
Peter Kyle, the UK technology secretary, has made it clear that Britain’s new online safety laws will not be changed despite criticism from...
UK Court Blocks $750 Million Bitcoin Recovery Attempt in Newport Landfill
James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales, has faced a major legal setback in his decade-long quest to recover a hard drive...
