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Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead Britain's Conservative Party?
Read full article: Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead Britain's Conservative Party?The first Black woman to lead a major U.K. political party, Kemi Badenoch is an upbeat and outspoken libertarian who thinks the British state is broken and she is the one to fix it.
India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit
Read full article: India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visitIndia and Britain are launching a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical technologies.
Extravagant wedding celebrations for the son of Asia's richest man conclude with a reception
Read full article: Extravagant wedding celebrations for the son of Asia's richest man conclude with a receptionA wedding reception in India completes the monthslong celebrations as the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, married his longtime girlfriend.
An Indian billionaire’s son is married after lavish celebrations that spotlight his global clout
Read full article: An Indian billionaire’s son is married after lavish celebrations that spotlight his global cloutThe youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, has married his longtime girlfriend in what many have dubbed the wedding of the year.
The son of Asia's richest man gets married in the year's most extravagant wedding
Read full article: The son of Asia's richest man gets married in the year's most extravagant weddingThe youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, has married his longtime girlfriend in what many have dubbed the wedding of the year.
The son of Asia’s richest man is set to marry in the year's most extravagant wedding
Read full article: The son of Asia’s richest man is set to marry in the year's most extravagant weddingGlobal celebrities, business tycoons and politicians are arriving in India’s financial capital to attend the wedding of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, the world’s ninth richest man.
New UK prime minister Keir Starmer vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslide
Read full article: New UK prime minister Keir Starmer vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslideBritain's new prime minister, Keir Starmer, says he will lead a “government of service” on a mission of national renewal.
In the UK election campaign’s final hours, Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory
Read full article: In the UK election campaign’s final hours, Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victoryVoters in the United Kingdom are set to cast ballots in a national election on Thursday, passing judgment on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20 months in office, and the four Conservative prime ministers before him.
In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
Read full article: In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a differenceA lot of politicians have promised change to voters in Hartlepool, a wind-whipped port town in northeast England.
American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
Read full article: American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, tooBritish and American voters are going to the polls the same year for the first time in more than three decades.
Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
Read full article: Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of electionsBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively brief political career but there’s always been a nagging question over the keenness of his politcal antenna.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he'll end the era of 'gestures and gimmicks' if he wins power
Read full article: UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he'll end the era of 'gestures and gimmicks' if he wins powerThe left-of-center politician aiming to become Britain’s prime minister in three weeks’ time is promising to lead a government that’s both “pro-business and pro-worker” and restore stability after years of economic and political turmoil.
Labour's Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor as UK's ruling Conservatives face more electoral pain
Read full article: Labour's Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor as UK's ruling Conservatives face more electoral painSadiq Khan, the Labour Party’s mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.’s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.
The UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power
Read full article: The UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to powerBritain’s governing Conservative Party is suffering heavy losses as local election results pour in.
UK lawmaker won't run again after allegations of late night call for funds to pay off 'bad people'
Read full article: UK lawmaker won't run again after allegations of late night call for funds to pay off 'bad people'A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were holding him hostage says that he won't seek reelection after the governing Conservative Party found his behavior fell below the standard expected of members of Parliament.
UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party funds
Read full article: UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party fundsBritain’s governing Conservative Party suspended a lawmaker who is alleged to have misused campaign funds.
Teary ex-Scottish leader admits to feeling 'overwhelmed' during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Teary ex-Scottish leader admits to feeling 'overwhelmed' during COVID-19 pandemicThe Scottish leader during the COVID-19 pandemic choked up as she admitted to a public inquiry into the outbreak that she sometimes doubted whether she wanted to be first minister at such a consequential time.
The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
Read full article: The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracyBritain is one of the world’s oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat.
Rishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after a grilling on COVID-19
Read full article: Rishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after a grilling on COVID-19U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces one of the toughest weeks of his 13 months in office.
Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 'rip' through the population
Read full article: Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 'rip' through the populationFormer Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in sometimes angry testimony to Britain’s inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday defended himself against suggestions that his indifference and failure to heed the advice of scientists led to thousands of unnecessary deaths.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry
Read full article: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiryFormer Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged that his government was too slow to grasp the scale of the COVID-19 crisis.
Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London including UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Read full article: Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London including UK ex-Prime Minister Boris JohnsonTens of thousands of people including former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson have gathered in London for a march against antisemitism.
The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer says
Read full article: The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer saysThe U.K.'s chief medical adviser has told a public inquiry that Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, COVID-19 inquiry told
Read full article: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, COVID-19 inquiry toldA former chief scientific adviser says Boris Johnson struggled as British prime minister to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic.
Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's Speech
Read full article: Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's SpeechBritain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for criminals and measures to boost economic growth.
Boris Johnson's former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
Read full article: Boris Johnson's former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiryThe former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in government during the coronavirus pandemic.
California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game
Read full article: California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball gameCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping.
After years in opposition, Britain's Labour Party senses it's on the verge of regaining power
Read full article: After years in opposition, Britain's Labour Party senses it's on the verge of regaining powerMembers of Britain’s opposition Labour Party are gathering for their annual conference with an unfamiliar feeling: optimism.
Britain's COVID-19 response inquiry enters a second phase with political decisions in the spotlight
Read full article: Britain's COVID-19 response inquiry enters a second phase with political decisions in the spotlightBritain's inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation has entered the second phase with political decision-making taking center stage.
Hero or villain? Rupert Murdoch’s exit stirs strong feelings in Britain, where he upended the media
Read full article: Hero or villain? Rupert Murdoch’s exit stirs strong feelings in Britain, where he upended the mediaRupert Murdoch stirs mixed feelings in Britain, where he transformed the media over half a century.
UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals
Read full article: UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goalsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain’s environmental commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers.
Sunak's Conservatives suffer 2 big defeats but avoid a wipeout in trio of UK special elections
Read full article: Sunak's Conservatives suffer 2 big defeats but avoid a wipeout in trio of UK special electionsVoters weary of economic pain and political turmoil have handed Britain’s governing Conservatives two thumping defeats in a trio of special elections.
The UK's governing Conservatives are braced for a drubbing from voters in 3 special elections
Read full article: The UK's governing Conservatives are braced for a drubbing from voters in 3 special electionsVoters are going to the polls in three electoral districts of England, with the governing Conservative Party braced for a drubbing over a cost-of-living crisis and a morale-sapping string of political scandals.
Biden is heading to Europe. A king and a war are on his agenda
Read full article: Biden is heading to Europe. A king and a war are on his agendaPresident Joe Biden leaves on Sunday for Europe, where he'll spend time in three nations tending to alliances that have been tested by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
UK court rejects a government bid to withhold Boris Johnson's messages from a COVID-19 inquiry
Read full article: UK court rejects a government bid to withhold Boris Johnson's messages from a COVID-19 inquiryA U.K. court has rejected the British government’s request to keep former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages and diaries from being made public at an official COVID-19 inquiry.
UK police reopen partygate probe into lockdown-breaching Conservative 'jingle and mingle' bash
Read full article: UK police reopen partygate probe into lockdown-breaching Conservative 'jingle and mingle' bashBritish police have reopened an investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties after viewing video of Conservative Party staffers dancing and drinking at a 2020 Christmas soiree.
Boris Johnson's allies tried to stymie probe into his partygate lies, UK lawmakers say
Read full article: Boris Johnson's allies tried to stymie probe into his partygate lies, UK lawmakers sayA committee of British lawmakers has slammed allies of Boris Johnson in Parliament for trying to interfere with their investigation into whether the former prime minister lied about rule-flouting parties in his office during the coronavirus pandemic.
UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'
Read full article: UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'Britain’s House of Commons has endorsed a report that found Boris Johnson lied to lawmakers about lockdown-flouting parties in his office.
How Trump and Johnson, divisive populists with many similarities, ended up on different paths
Read full article: How Trump and Johnson, divisive populists with many similarities, ended up on different pathsBoris Johnson and Donald Trump have quite a bit in common as two populist iconoclasts in hot water after leaving the top office in their respective nations.
5 key takeaways from 'partygate' report that found Boris Johnson deliberately misled UK Parliament
Read full article: 5 key takeaways from 'partygate' report that found Boris Johnson deliberately misled UK ParliamentA U.K. parliamentary committee has issued a damning report concluding that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled lawmakers over what he knew about multiple lockdown-flouting parties at his office and government buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK parliamentary committee to conclude Boris Johnson 'partygate' inquiry
Read full article: UK parliamentary committee to conclude Boris Johnson 'partygate' inquiryA U.K. parliamentary committee has met to conclude its inquiry into whether former Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled lawmakers over parties at his Downing Street office that breached COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Boris Johnson's bombshell exit from Parliament leaves UK politics reeling
Read full article: Boris Johnson's bombshell exit from Parliament leaves UK politics reelingFormer U_K_ Prime Minister Boris Johnson has left chaos in his wake after quitting Parliament and accusing fellow lawmakers of ousting him in a “witch hunt.”.
Boris Johnson's career spanned dizzying heights and tumultuous lows
Read full article: Boris Johnson's career spanned dizzying heights and tumultuous lowsHe was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.”.
Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament
Read full article: Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading ParliamentFormer U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he’s quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.
Why are people in Britain talking about Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages?
Read full article: Why are people in Britain talking about Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages?Critics accuse the British administration of running “government by WhatsApp” due to the popularity of the messaging app with politicians and officials.
UK government refuses to hand over Boris Johnson's unredacted messages to coronavirus inquiry
Read full article: UK government refuses to hand over Boris Johnson's unredacted messages to coronavirus inquiryThe British government is resisting an order to hand over a sheaf of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s personal messages to the country’s COVID-19 pandemic inquiry.
UK government fights demand to hand over Boris Johnson's messages to COVID-19 inquiry
Read full article: UK government fights demand to hand over Boris Johnson's messages to COVID-19 inquiryWhen Boris Johnson was U.K. prime minister, he established an independent inquiry into his government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK home secretary won't face investigation over speeding ticket meddling claims
Read full article: UK home secretary won't face investigation over speeding ticket meddling claimsU.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the interior minister won’t face investigation over allegations that she tried to pull strings after getting a speeding ticket.
Former UK leader Boris Johnson faces new police probe over lockdown visits
Read full article: Former UK leader Boris Johnson faces new police probe over lockdown visitsFormer British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was fined for breaking his own government’s pandemic lockdown rules, has been reported to police over more potential breaches.
UK local elections: Conservatives battered as Labour surges
Read full article: UK local elections: Conservatives battered as Labour surgesBritain’s Conservative Party endured a drubbing in local elections that delivered a warning to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, and a boost to the opposition, as a national election approaches.
UK holds local elections amid storm over new voter ID rules
Read full article: UK holds local elections amid storm over new voter ID rulesMillions of people in England are voting Thursday in local elections, the first test of electoral opinion since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took over a fractious and exhausted Conservative Party six months ago.
BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loan
Read full article: BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loanThe chairman of the BBC has resigned after a report found he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest over his role in arranging a loan more than two years ago for Boris Johnson.
Boris Johnson skeptical about Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal
Read full article: Boris Johnson skeptical about Rishi Sunak's new Brexit dealFormer British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has poured cold water on current premier Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal with the European Union, saying he would “find it hard” to vote for it in Parliament.
Senior UK Conservatives under fire over tax, finances
Read full article: Senior UK Conservatives under fire over tax, financesU.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an investigation into allegations the chairman of the governing Conservative Party settled a multimillion-dollar unpaid tax bill while he was in charge of the country’s Treasury.
Germany pressed on tanks for Ukraine; Kyiv airs frustration
Read full article: Germany pressed on tanks for Ukraine; Kyiv airs frustrationGermany faces mounting pressure to supply battle tanks to Kyiv and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is airing frustration about not obtaining enough weaponry as Western allies confer on how best to support Ukraine nearly 11 months into Russia’s invasion.
UK leader Sunak makes first visit to Scotland as PM
Read full article: UK leader Sunak makes first visit to Scotland as PMU.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to highlight the benefits of remaining in the U.K. when he meets with the Scottish leader during his first visit to Scotland since taking office.
UK's Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' with China over
Read full article: UK's Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' with China overBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared that the U_K_’s “golden era” of ties with China was over in his first major speech on foreign policy, and described China’s growing authoritarianism as a “systemic challenge to our values and interests.”.
UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his party
Read full article: UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his partyIn his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc.
As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU
Read full article: As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EUThe British government is denying a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit.
UK PM Sunak makes surprise trip to Kyiv, boosts defense aid
Read full article: UK PM Sunak makes surprise trip to Kyiv, boosts defense aidBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised 125 anti-aircraft guns and other air-defense technology as he made an unannounced visit Saturday — his first — to Ukraine’s snow-blanketed capital.
UK government rejects plan to build national flagship
Read full article: UK government rejects plan to build national flagshipBritain’s government has scrapped a 250 million-pound ($288 million) plan to build a national flagship that was supposed to tour the world as a “floating embassy” amid a public spending squeeze and to prioritize funding for boosting U.K. defenses against Russia.
Sunak makes Parliament debut as PM, axes more Truss policies
Read full article: Sunak makes Parliament debut as PM, axes more Truss policiesRishi Sunak has faced the opposition in Parliament for the first time as Britain's prime minister, promising to restore economic stability after his predecessor’s tax plans triggered market tumult.
2 images of Britain, taken 7 weeks apart, that speak volumes
Read full article: 2 images of Britain, taken 7 weeks apart, that speak volumesThey are two photos taken exactly seven weeks apart, capturing the traditional and ceremonial rites of the monarch meeting the British prime minister-in-waiting to ask them to form a new government.