May 9, 2024 Saudi authorities approve lethal force to clear residents from land for futuristic eco-city: report A report from the BBC claims that the government of Saudi Arabia has approved the use of lethal force against residents of land set aside for an eco-friendly city development project.
May 8, 2024 UK Conservative defects to Labour Party, another hit to PM Rishi Sunak ahead of election United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party could be losing popularity ahead of a general election. Another Conservative lawmaker has defected to the Labour party.
May 8, 2024 Britain to expel Russian diplomat in response to Moscow's 'reckless and dangerous activities' Britain is taking a firm stance against Russian intelligence activities on its soil by expelling Russia's defense attaché, Maxim Elovik, over spying allegations.
May 7, 2024 Boy Scouts of America making this big change to be more inclusive For the first time in its history, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will rebrand and change its name next year as it seeks to create a more inclusive organization.
May 7, 2024 Russia threatens strikes on British military installations, plans nuclear drills after Cameron's remarks Russian foreign and defense ministries warned of strikes against British military installations after U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron's comments.
May 7, 2024 UK data breach exposes thousands of military personnel, officials say A significant data breach has been disclosed by British officials, impacting thousands of serving British military personnel. The breach occurred in a payroll system.
May 6, 2024 John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party John Swinney, former deputy first minister of Scotland, is expected to become the country's third leader in around a year after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party.
May 5, 2024 US shared intel with UK showing 'high likelihood' of COVID-19 lab leak: report A British newspaper says Mike Pompeo, when he was the U.S. secretary of state, leaked "gobsmacking" information regarding the coronavirus lab-leak theory to the U.K.
May 5, 2024 Audrey Hepburn's 'My Fair Lady' still needs defending 60 years later "My Fair Lady" is an iconic Hollywood tale, but a casting controversy ruined Audrey Hepburn's chances for an Oscar for the film. Sixty years later, she still needs defending.
May 4, 2024 On this day in history, May 4, 1979, 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher becomes first female PM of the UK Margaret Thatcher became the United Kingdom's first female prime minister on this day in history, May 4, 1979, at age 54 — and led the U.K. for nearly 12 years, earning the moniker "Iron Lady."