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British Police Arrest Two Teens Over Texas Synagogue Standoff
Police said the teenagers were being questioned after an incident at a synagogue in Colleyville ended with an armed British national dead.
Prince Harry, Meghan Could Miss Queen's Celebrations Over Security Dispute
The prince's legal team has argued that he "inherited a security risk at birth, for life" and there were threats to his family.
Girl, 5, Diagnosed With Rare and Aggressive Cancer After Having Back Pain
The girl's parents said it was "the most devastating week" of their lives when they found out about their daughter's diagnosis.
'Exhausted' Seal Rescued After Appearing Outside Lawyer's Office
A spokesperson for Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue told Newsweek the seal "put up a good fight to protect itself when we got him."
As Queen Attended Philip's Funeral Alone in Lockdown, No.10 Partied
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office has apologized to Queen Elizabeth II over parties held No.10 during lockdown.
Facebook Sued For Billions Over Harvesting People's Data
The lawsuit argues Meta should pay its 44 million British users compensation for taking all their personal and private data between 2015 and 2019.
Mother Locks Up Autistic Son in Loft, Nearly Starves Him to Death
Matthew Langley was found in a "pitiable state" by paramedics following an emergency 999 call in the early hours of June 2, 2020.
U.K. Woman Detained in Iran on Spying Charges Released After 3 Years
After holding Aras Amiri for months, Iran sentenced her in 2019 to 10 years in prison on charges of spying on cultural activities in Iran.
Boris Johnson Resists Calls to Resign, Apologizes for Party During Lockdown
Johnson apologized for the first time Wednesday, acknowledging attending the event for the first time.
Model Predicts U.S. Omicron Wave Will Crest by Next Week
The model projects that the number of daily reported cases in the U.S. will peak at 1.2 million by January 19 and will then fall sharply.
Queen's Windsor Castle Residence Gets No-Fly Zone Over Security Fears
Windsor has ramped up security with a no-fly zone around the world's oldest occupied castle.
Boris Johnson Accused of Holding Garden Party While U.K. in Lockdown
"How can he lead the country through these difficult times, get people to follow public health advice, if he has so flagrantly breached the rules?" asked a Labour Party official.
Rapist Who Used Tinder to Find Victims Jailed For Life
Judge Paul Watson told Tom Rodwell during sentencing: "You are a callous, unfeeling sexual predator whose only concern is for your own gratification."
Piers Morgan Criticized for Targeting Meghan Markle In Column Again
"Pushy little Princess Pinocchio tried her utmost to cancel me," the former British TV host said.
Internet Slams Man Banning Sister's Involvement in Wedding She's Paying For
The sister also admitted she had also paid for her brother's master's degree.
Huge 180M-Year-Old Sea Dragon Found in 'Truly Unprecedented Discovery'
The fossilized remains of a 33-foot-long ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile, were uncovered in the U.K.
Russia Could Threaten Internet Cables in Underwater Attacks—Navy Chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, 56, confirmed any such move could be viewed an act of war.
Tucker Carlson, Fox News Doctor Discuss Viagra as Possible COVID Treatment
A double-vaccinated nurse in the U.K. credits an experimental treatment, including a large dose of Viagra, for saving her life after she got the disease.
Premature Baby Born at 25 Weeks Weighing Less Than 1lb
The baby, Hannah Stibbles, is thought to be the smallest premature baby to have been born in the United Kingdom for 20 years.
4 Acquitted in Toppling of Slave Trader Statue During BLM Protest
Anti-racism protesters were acquitted Wednesday after being charged with throwing a statue of Edward Colston into Bristol Harbor.
Mom Feared Son, 9, Would Go Blind After COVID Caused His Eye To Swell
Angela Morey said her son's eye "looked like it was going to explode" after he caught COVID before Christmas.
J.K. Rowling's Name Dropped From School After Requests by Students, Staff
The high school in England has said that the author's views on transgender people do not "align" with those of the school.
Unvaccinated Man Urges People to Get Shots After COVID Nearly Killed Him
52-year-old Andrew Pugh thought he was a "hero" for not getting vaccinated, but now says other people "don't want to end up like me" after he was admitted to intensive care.
'Anti-Vaxxer' Urges People to Get Shots After COVID Left Her Bed-Bound
Saja Ali, from northwestern England, said getting COVID "really, really bad" changed her mind about getting vaccinated.
PM Johnson Says No Need to Tighten Restrictions Due to 'Milder' Omicron
A spokesman for the prime minister said the U.K.'s current COVID-19 restrictions are sufficient despite positive cases and hospitalization numbers spiking.
Migrants Crossing English Channel 2021 Reached At Least 28K, Triple Usual
November was the busiest month for English Channel crossings, with 6,869 people making the voyage. On November 11 alone, 1,185 people crossed using 33 boats.
China, U.S. Signal Arms Control Intent in Statement With Nuclear States
The five powers, who also are permanent members of the UN Security Council, recommitted to never targeting other states with nuclear weapons
U.K. Won't Add COVID Restrictions Despite Huge Omicron Surge, Pushes Shots
The prime minister urged people to follow current protocols, including wearing face coverings and providing proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
British Students Required to Wear Masks When Classes Resume Amid COVID Rise
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that while he doesn't like requiring masks for students, "we won't keep them on a day more than is necessary."
Broad COVID Lockdowns Were 'Hugely Damaging,' Top Scientist Says
"In short, we panicked," wrote the infectious disease expert in his new book.