United Kingdom (UK)

United Kingdom (UK)

Newly elected leader of Britain’s Labour Party Andy Burnham walks following his first engagement as leader, in Gravesend, Kent, Britain, 17 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

UK PM Burnham takes to social media to challenge populist parties' dominance

Andy Burnham's natural ease in communicating with voters was one of the main reasons why his Labour Party unceremoniously dumped its previous leader and prime minister, ex-lawyer Keir Starmer,...

Eilish Rothney said she first noticed the nest in June after being out conducting surveys on the reserves she manages. Photo: Eilish Rothney

Giant wasp nest forces Norfolk wildlife manager out of office

Fulham's chairman Mohamed Al Fayed listens as Fulham's new manager Mark Hughes speaks during a news conference at Craven Cottage stadium in London August 3, 2010. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo

Five women abused by Al Fayed recognised as trafficking victims in UK

A UK inquest found that Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi Al Saud died from cardiac arrest caused by the combined effects of alcohol, GHB and multiple anti-anxiety drugs while staying at a London hotel. Photo: Social Media

Saudi prince died after taking drugs and drinking alcohol at Kensington hotel

More than 50,000 Muslims from around the world are expected to attend the event. Photo: PA Media

Britain's largest Muslim festival to mark 60th anniversary amid heightened security

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Collected

Why Britain is getting a new PM without holding a general election

A aerial view of Sylhet city shows different areas are still submerged. Photo: File/ Debasish Debu/TBS

UK announces £355,000 flood aid for Bangladesh

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 7, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026.

UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain

Count Binface attends the vote counting for the Makerfield by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour MP John Simons, in Wigan, Britain, June 19, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Comedian's Count Binface to take on Farage in Clacton by-election

Police investigate the home of 78-year-old former government minister Ann Widdecombe after she was found dead, in Haytor, Britain, July 11, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, 29 June 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

British new Member of Parliament (MP) for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, attends his swearing-in ceremony at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026. Photo: House of Commons/Handout via REUTERS

UK's likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London