LONDON (AP) — This was supposed to be the Brexit election. Britain’s vote to leave the European Union made Theresa May the country’s prime minister and is the reason the Conservative leader has called a national election after less than a year in office. But the divisive issue hasn’t dominated the campaign as many in … Continue reading
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Home searches across Manchester and beyond have uncovered important items in a fast-moving investigation into the concert bombing that left 22 people dead, Manchester’s police chief said Thursday as a diplomatic spat escalated over U.S. leaks about the investigation to the media. Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins told reporters … Continue reading
CAIRO (AP) — The father of the 22-year-old Briton who police say bombed a concert in Manchester insisted Wednesday that his son was innocent and just had been preparing to go on a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Ramadan Abedi, 51, also known by his nom de guerre of Abu Ismail, spoke to The Associated Press … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers voted by a resounding 522 to 13 on Wednesday to back Prime Minister Theresa May’s call for a snap election on June 8. The result easily surpassed the two-thirds majority of the 650 lawmakers needed to trigger an early vote. There were also a number of abstentions. May says holding … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage at the heart of Britain’s seat of power Wednesday, May 22, mowing down pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge before stabbing an armed police officer to death inside the gates of Parliament. Four people were killed, including the attacker, and about 20 others were injured. … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers are set to debate a call for U.S. President Donald Trump to be denied a state visit to the U.K. — but the Conservative government insists the invitation remains firmly in place. Trump opponents plan to demonstrate outside Parliament in London as legislators hold a non-binding debate Monday. It comes … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline saw sales and net earnings grow in the fourth quarter but warned that tougher competition from generic drugmakers this year could depress its earnings. The London-based company said Wednesday its net income rose to 257 million pounds, from a loss of 354 million pounds a year earlier. Sales rose … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged British Prime Minister Theresa May to follow the American administration and impose new sanctions on Iran over a recent missile test. The two leaders met at 10 Downing St. for talks British officials tried to focus on boosting trade ties between the two countries … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested a man in connection with a suspected chemical incident that sparked the evacuation of London City Airport last week. Police said Monday they arrested the 25-year-old man on Saturday on suspicion of using a noxious substance to cause serious damage— an offense under counter-terror laws. He was released … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Technology stocks led a broad reverse in global markets on Wednesday after Samsung downgraded its profit estimates and networks company Ericsson warned on its outlook. Investors will later look to the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s last meeting for hints on how quickly interest rates might be raised. KEEPING SCORE: In … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — The value of the British pound sterling may have been dropping in recent weeks but imaginative Brits have found a way to put cash to work: It turns out the new plastic five-pound-note can be used as a stylus to play vinyl records. A number of YouTube videos have been posted in … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Songwriter and musician Rod Temperton, who wrote “Thriller” and other Michael Jackson classics as well as the rhythm and blues standard “Always and Forever,” has died of cancer in London at 66. His music publisher said in a statement Wednesday that Temperton had died last week of an “aggressive” cancer. No other … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — An independent commission investigating Italian stem cell scientist Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, whose work was once considered revolutionary, says there were numerous problems in how he treated patients and that the scientific basis for his work was “inadequate.” Macchiarini was part of the team that conducted the world’s first transplant using a windpipe … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Advertising that promotes an unhealthy body image will be banned on London’s subway network, in a move that signals a backlash against suggestive marketing in public places. Starting next month, Transport for London will not allow ads that cause pressure to conform to “unrealistic or unhealthy body shape,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Dior is returning to England’s historic Blenheim Palace to unveil its Cruise collection. The show Tuesday brings Dior back to the site of earlier triumphs in 1954 and 1958. The first was spearheaded by Christian Dior and the second by his protege, Yves Saint Laurent. Both were attended by Princess Margaret. Blenheim, … Continue reading
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