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Trump Will Dine at Royal Table That Took 5 Days to Set

US president, first lady arrive in UK for state visit marked by military greetings, lavish banquet

(Newser) - President Trump's historic trip to the UK—the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for a second state visit by the royals there, per ABC News —kicked off on Wednesday, and the British royals are rolling out the red carpet, just as anticipated. The...

King Charles Offers Trump a First for a US President

Trump is first US leader to have 2 state visits in the UK, which is seeking trade leverage

(Newser) - King Charles III is set to show some royal hospitality to President Trump during his high-profile state visit to Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The two-day affair, featuring a horse-drawn carriage, military bands, and a formal banquet, marks the second such state visit for Trump—a distinction claimed by no...

During a Drought, a Billionaire Fills His Lake

Locals spot tankers hauling water to fill a private lake at Stephen Schwarzman's estate

(Newser) - A British water utility has moved to halt deliveries of its water to American billionaire Stephen Schwarzman's Wiltshire estate after locals spotted tankers loading up at standpipes in order to fill the estate's new, private lake—despite a hose ban for residents. Footage and reports from residents...

Aristocrat, Boyfriend Get 14 Years in Baby's Death

British couple went on the run after secret birth

(Newser) - A British aristocrat and her boyfriend were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday for killing their newborn through negligence while on the run from authorities. Constance Marten, 38, and her boyfriend, Mark Gordon, 51, a convicted sex offender, were sentenced Monday after being found guilty of gross negligence...

Ex-Soldier Goes on Trial in Bloody Sunday Deaths, a First

British troops opened fire on protesters in Northern Ireland in 1972

(Newser) - The only British soldier to ever be prosecuted in the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland went on trial Monday in Belfast on murder charges in a case that has come to symbolize the three decades of sectarian violence known as "The Troubles." The ex-paratrooper, a lance...

Whiskey Rivals Join Forces to Fight Tariff

Scotch, bourbon producers say 10% tariff could cost the US lots of money and thousands of jobs

(Newser) - Whiskey rivals Scotch and bourbon are setting aside their competition as new US tariffs threaten to shake up a centuries-old partnership, reports the New York Times . Both US whiskey producers and their Scottish counterparts agree tariffs on Scotch whisky imported into the US are bad for business on both...

Elon Musk Talks Charlie Kirk, 'Woke Mind Virus' at UK Rally

Tens of thousands march in one of Britain's biggest far-right rallies in decades

(Newser) - Elon Musk was on hand via video link to rally more than 100,000 far-right protesters who gathered to march in London Saturday. "Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die, that's the truth, I think," the...

Far-Right Rally in London Leaves 26 Officers Hurt

Elon Musk attacks UK government to crowd over migrant policies

(Newser) - A London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters. Several officers were punched, kicked, and struck by bottles tossed by people at...

UK Ambassador Canned After 'Additional' Epstein Info Arises

PM Starmer removes UK envoy to US after more apparent notes to Jeffrey Epstein are published

(Newser) - British PM Keir Starmer had gone to bat for Peter Mandelson, his ambassador to the US who wrote a note that was included in sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's so-called birthday book—but it wasn't enough to save the latter's job. Bloomberg reports that Starmer has fired Mandelson,...

New Banksy Mural Quickly Censored in London

Mural of judge beating protester appears at courts after arrests tied to Palestine Action

(Newser) - Banksy has struck again, painting a mural of a wig-wearing judge using his gavel to beat a downed protester whose sign is marred with blood—on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice, no less. The anonymous artist confirmed the London artwork as his on Instagram on Monday. Earlier...

Surgeon Sexually Fixated on Amputations Is Going to Jail

Neil Hopper orchestrated amputation of his legs, then scammed insurers

(Newser) - A British surgeon who carried out hundreds of amputations before having his own legs removed because of self-inflicted injuries has been sentenced to 32 months in prison. Neil Hopper, 49, admitted to two counts of fraud by false representation and three counts of possessing extreme pornography. Prosecutors said Hopper,...

Tax Mistake Brings Down UK's Deputy Prime Minister

Housing secretary Angela Rayner didn't pay correct tax on home purchase

(Newser) - The UK's deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner, resigned Friday after an independent inquiry found that she did not meet the ethical standards required for government ministers over a recent home purchase. Rayner, who admitted on Wednesday that she did not pay enough tax on her purchase...

Cold War-Era Bunker Hits the Market in UK

Current owner 'had no particular need for it'

(Newser) - It's a unique historical English property that could be perfect for a doomsday prepper. In fact, it was built to survive a nuclear blast. A Cold War-era bunker is going up for auction later this month in the Bristol area in western England with a low starting bid of...

UK to Treat Children From Gaza, Ripping Israel for Blocking Aid

Foreign secretary says a 'massive humanitarian response' is needed

(Newser) - British officials are working to get critically sick and injured children out of Gaza for specialist treatment in UK hospitals, the British foreign secretary said Monday, adding that the first patients will arrive in coming weeks. David Lammy said he was outraged by Israel not allowing enough aid to enter...

Stonehenge's Stones May Have Been Moved by Cattle
Stonehenge's Stones May
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Stonehenge's Stones May Have Been Moved by Cows

Isotope analysis of a cow tooth suggests animal hailed from Wales, just like the 'bluestones'

(Newser) - A single ancient cow tooth uncovered at Stonehenge is offering fresh clues about the monument's mysterious Welsh origins—and suggesting cattle were used to transport the monument's massive stones across the UK. Researchers from University College London and other institutions analyzed a bovine jawbone discovered in 1924...

Time Capsule Buried by Diana in '91 Is Unsealed Early

London hospital uncovers relics, including Kylie Minogue CD and pocket TV, in cancer center rebuild

(Newser) - A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1991 has been uncovered, revealing a collection of items that offer a window into early '90s life. The capsule, intended to remain hidden for centuries, had to be retrieved early due to the...

Migrants Ruling Sends Crowds on Both Sides Into UK Streets

Government struggles to house asylum-seekers while battling unauthorized migration

(Newser) - Opponents and supporters of migrants faced off in angry confrontations at demonstrations held around Britain over the weekend as the government scrambled to deal with fallout from a court order that will force a hotel in a London suburb to evict asylum-seekers. The ruling has created a headache for the...

UK Gives American Would-Be Assassin 30 Years

Aimee Betro, 45, gets a hefty sentence after gun jammed in victim's face in 2019 attempted killing

(Newser) - A Wisconsin woman who took a transatlantic detour into the world of contract killing has been handed a 30-year prison sentence in Britain after the gun jammed at the crucial moment. Aimee Betro, 45, was convicted of conspiracy to murder and other crimes earlier this month, after a failed...

10-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Keeps Making History

UK's Bodhana Sivanandan is youngest female to defeat a grandmaster, claim master title

(Newser) - A 10-year-old girl from London has stunned the chess world by becoming the youngest to earn the woman international master title—just months after making history as the youngest-ever female to defeat a grandmaster. Bodhana Sivanandan's chess journey began during the pandemic lockdown, when she discovered a chessboard...

European Leaders Counter Putin's Ceasefire Proposal

Ukraine joins meeting of those not invited to Alaska

(Newser) - Ukrainian and European leaders shut out of the upcoming presidential summit in Alaska held their own meeting on Saturday with US officials, in an effort to understand the American and Russian positions on peace talks and make their own clear. The session was hosted by Vice President JD Vance and...

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