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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle present their new son to the world

The newborn child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has not yet been given a name, but bookmakers have James, Alexander, Albert, Philip, and Arthur among the favourites. Other suggestions include Spencer, which was the surname of Harry's late mother, Princess Diana.

08/05/2019

Ireland

Euroviews. The chaos of Trump and Brexit shows that democracy is not simply majority rule ǀ View

The tyranny of the majority is precisely what happens when a democratic system is downgraded to majority rule.

07/05/2019

United Kingdom

UK government confirms Britain will take part in EU election on 23 May

After Britain was granted a six-month extension for exiting the EU, campaigning got underway with one figure leading the polls - Nigel Farage. But he has been criticised recently for appearing in a US talk show which focuses on conspiracy theories.

07/05/2019

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'Well done, Meghan' — town crier announces royal baby's birth

The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a baby boy.

06/05/2019

United Kingdom

'Absolutely thrilled': Harry's delight as Meghan has baby boy

Prince Harry said he and Meghan Markle are 'absolutely thrilled' after she gave birth to a boy 'to die for'.

06/05/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: 'Let's do a deal,' Prime Minister Theresa May tells Labour

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday stepped up calls for Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree on a cross-party deal to leave the European Union, following poor results for both parties in local elections on Thursday.

05/05/2019

United Kingdom

Nurses protest Guinness World Record’s ‘skirt’ policy

After London nurse Jessica Anderson's world record in a nurse uniform was denied by Guinness World Records because she wasn't wearing the correct outfit, nurses across the country shared selfies of their modern-day uniform in protest,

05/05/2019

World News

How Channel Tunnel breakthrough miner Graham Fagg became a Brexiteer

"I worked on the Channel Tunnel and I made the breakthrough but in fact, I voted for the Brexit," retired miner Graham Fagg said ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel.

05/05/2019

United Kingdom

'I’m embarrassed for England': Peter Hook on UK's political chaos

Brexit Will Tear Us Apart (Again).

04/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Biodegradable bags are not truly biodegradable, new study says

The study examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.

03/05/2019

United Kingdom

Conservatives and Labour suffer big losses in local elections

Britain's two biggest parties — Conservative and Labour — suffered big losses in Thursday's local elections in England and Northern Ireland, according to partial results from the BBC.

03/05/2019

United Kingdom

Theresa May fires Defense Secretary after investigation into 5G leaks

PM Theresa May fired Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson after an investigation into government leaks about China's Huawei and Britain's new 5G network

02/05/2019

United Kingdom

Canine companions take centre stage on day of local UK elections

Voters have taken to the polls for local elections across the UK, but its the voters' companions that are generating the most attention

02/05/2019

USA

Kensington Palace marks Princess Charlotte's birthday with new photos

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are "very pleased" to share these adorable photos of the birthday girl.

01/05/2019

United Kingdom

Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in UK prison for bail breach

London's Southwark Crown Court sentenced WikLeaks co-founder Julian Assange to 50 weeks in prison for breaching his UK bail conditions seven years ago

01/05/2019

United Kingdom

A blaze burnt a small portion of Winnie the Pooh's forest

Famed for being featured in AA Milnes' Winnie the Pooh tales, Ashdown forest was devastated by a blaze on Sunday night.

30/04/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: UK mill weaves biodegradable fabric to challenge fast fashion

The process involves no synthetic chemicals meaning the fabrics won't go to landfill at the end of their lives.

30/04/2019

United Kingdom

Many Britons shun holidays in EU amid Brexit uncertainty: travel firm

More people in UK are opting for destinations outside the European Union (EU) for their holidays compared to previous years in the face of a Brexit impasse, according to travel company Thomas Cook.

29/04/2019

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26/04/2019

United Kingdom

Extinction Rebellion activists protest on top of train at Canary Wharf

Activists from the Extinction Rebellion environmental group staged a climate change protest on the roof of a train at London's Canary Wharf station

25/04/2019

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.