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U.K. accuses Israeli settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank and bans their goods
United Kingdom

U.K. accuses Israeli settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank and bans their goods

Lauren Frayer | Sep 8, 2026, 1:05 PM UTC
France, Canada and other countries joined the U.K. in banning goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel said it would close the British Consulate among other measures.
King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan
United Kingdom
King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan
The Associated Press | Sep 8, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
Argentina escalates Falklands dispute with the U.K., seizing on Trump comments
United Kingdom
Argentina escalates Falklands dispute with the U.K., seizing on Trump comments
The Associated Press | Sep 4, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
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From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
NPR Staff | Aug 14, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister
United Kingdom
Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister
Lauren Frayer | Jul 20, 2026, 8:41 AM UTC
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.
Lauren Frayer | Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister
How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister
As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister?
Lauren Frayer | Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Greetings from London, where Banksy's flag man is a warning cry
Greetings from London, where Banksy's flag man is a warning cry
As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society.
Vincent Ni | Jul 1, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years
Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down. His likely successor, Andy Burnham, a popular former mayor, would become the U.K.'s seventh prime minister in 10 years.
Lauren Frayer | Jun 22, 2026, 9:19 AM UTC
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC