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Elon Musk’s Firebomb Toss Across the Pond

Christopher Lord / Truthdig Jan 21, 2025 In scrambling U.K. politics with a few misinformed posts, the billionaire has globalized his brand as a social media chaos agent. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Europe

U.K. Dutifully Follows Biden into Ukraine Doom Spiral

Anatol Lieven / Responsible Statecraft Nov 22, 2024 Kyiv is using British Storm Shadow missiles to attack Russia. This 'Trump proofing' is entirely shortsighted. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

The Ideology Driving Far-Right Riots in the UK

Sian Norris / OpenDemocracy Aug 8, 2024 A deep dive into the beliefs and goals supporting the Islamophobic and racist violence gripping the UK. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

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Working for the Climate Clampdown in British Courts

Christopher Ketcham / Truthdig Jul 9, 2024 Among Western democracies, the U.K. is at the vanguard in the crushing of environmental protest. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Politics

Starmer Won in the U.K., but How Will U.S. Receive Him?

Garret Martin / The Conversation Jul 8, 2024 The prime minister has a chance to strengthen ties with the West, pending U.S. election results. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Charles III Crowned at 74

Patrick Chappette May 8, 2023 Dig deeper

Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Bill to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak in U.S.

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2020 The rapid spread of the virus has rocked financial markets, interrupted travel and threatens to affect everyday life in the United States. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K. Court Blocks Heathrow Expansion Over Climate Concerns

DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Feb 27, 2020 The ruling against the government cites the Paris Agreement and block plans to add a third runway at Europe's biggest travel hub. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Antarctica Temperatures Trigger Fear of Rapid Ice Melt

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Feb 7, 2020 Climate scientists sound the alarm after the peninsula's thermostat climbs to 64.9 degrees—a record high since recording began in 1961. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Britain’s Brexit Bill Passes Final Hurdle in Parliament

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Jan 22, 2020 Three-plus years after voters approved the referendum, the United Kingdom is on course to leave the European Union next week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Queen Agrees to Let Harry and Meghan Move Part Time to Canada

FRANK AUGSTEIN and DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Jan 13, 2020 She calls the summit of senior family members "constructive" in dealing with the pair's controversial plan to step back from royal duties. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Prince Harry and Meghan to ‘Step Back’ as Senior British Royals

DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2020 The couple's stunning statement says they plan to become financially independent and split their time between the U.K. and North America. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )