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Dutch king apologizes for the monarchy's role in global slave trade
Saturday, July 01, 2023
"I make this apology myself. And I feel the weight of the words in my heart and my soul," King Willem-Alexander said at a ceremony marking 160 years since the end of slavery in the Netherlands.
Britain's plan to send asylum-seeking migrants to Rwanda is unlawful, court rules
Thursday, June 29, 2023
A United Kingdom court ruled that the British government's plan to send migrants seeking asylum in Britain to Rwanda is unlawful.
Actor Kevin Spacey's sexual offence trial begins in London
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Kevin Spacey appears in a London court, as the jury is sworn in for the beginning of the the actor's trial over sexual offences — charges the actor denies.
5 men who perished in the submersible implosion shared a spirit of adventure
Friday, June 23, 2023
The search for the Titan submersible was called off Thursday after debris from the vessel was found on the ocean floor close to the wreck of the Titanic. We profile the five people who died.
Missing submersible: Rescuers race to find Titan after detecting underwater noises
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The U.S. Coast Guard said that a surveillance plane detected "underwater noises" close to where the Titan lost contact with its control room. Experts say the sub's oxygen may run out on Thursday.
Search intensifies for the missing submersible as underwater noises are detected
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Rescue teams seeking the submersible housing five tourists that had planned to visit the wrecked Titanic said "noises" had been detected close to where the sub ended contact with its mother ship.
Scotland's former leader was arrested by police over governing party's finances
Monday, June 12, 2023
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and then later released in connection with an investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances.
Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM
Saturday, June 10, 2023
The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."
8 people were rescued after the partial collapse of an apartment building in Iowa
Monday, May 29, 2023
A city official said there had been repair efforts underway on the outside of the apartment complex when it collapsed, after several bricks were reported to have fallen days earlier.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned in elaborate ceremony
Saturday, May 06, 2023
The U.K.'s King Charles III was officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by a large procession.
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is out after an 'inappropriate relationship'
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Shell apologized for an "inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company," and said he was "truly sorry" for letting down colleagues.
The Los Angeles mayor says she needs $1.3 billion to address homelessness in the city
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Mayor Karen Bass says she told President Biden he could significantly reduce homelessness in the U.S. by helping to find shelter for the roughly 40,000 people in LA who are currently unhoused.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Following a victory on Saturday, Wrexham has gained promotion and starting in August will play in the fourth highest tier in English soccer.
An Israeli police raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque triggers a spate of violence
Saturday, April 08, 2023
The escalating conflict in Israel and the occupied territories has played out against a backdrop of religious celebrations — Ramadan for Muslims, Passover for Jews and Easter for Christians.
Credit Suisse shares soar after the bank secures a $54 billion lifeline
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Shares of the Swiss banking giant rallied significantly Thursday after Switzerland's central bank agreed to lend it $54 billion.
Gary Lineker will return to BBC after tweet criticizing new asylum policy
Monday, March 13, 2023
Former soccer star Gary Lineker will be back at the BBC this weekend. He was suspended last week after he criticized the government's new asylum policy.
Northern Ireland businesses are cautiously optimistic about EU trade agreement
Saturday, March 04, 2023
Businesses react to British Prime Minister Rushi Sunak's new deal with the European Union about trade arrangement in Northern Ireland.
Why Brexit's back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal
Monday, February 27, 2023
Britain and the European Union signed a new agreement to solve one of Brexit's thorniest challenges: the trading status of Northern Ireland.
Many U.K. grocers limit some fruit and veggie sales as extreme weather impacts supply
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Grocery giants including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons are struggling with their supply chains, particularly with products sourced from Spain and Morocco where extreme weather has damaged crops.
First minister of Scotland resigns
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
After eight years, Nicola Sturgeon has unexpectedly resigned as the first minister of Scotland. Her shock departure could mark a new chapter in the Scottish fight for independence.