News of britain

OBITUARY

History, humour and humility: Remembering Andrew Graham-Yooll

06-07-2019 22:07 Respected, influential and talented writer and journalist, whose experiences with Argentina’s brutal 1976-1983 military dictatorship he shared with the world, has died in London aged 75.

by James Grainger

BREXIT BRITAIN

Conservative rivals battle as UK PM May exits, defeated by Brexit

07-06-2019 09:52 Theresa May formally steps down as Conservative Party leader today, defeated by the Brexit conundrum. No public event is planned to mark the occasion as her time at the helm ends, not with a bang but a whimper.

TRUMP IN LONDON

Trump promises 'phenomenal' trade deal with Britain during state visit

04-06-2019 15:42 As a big balloon of a nappy-wearing baby Trump floated over a rally that blocked central London traffic, the US leader heaped praise on outgoing PM Theresa May – and scorn on opposition Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

BRITISH POLITICS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces she will resign on June 7

24-05-2019 08:55 Decision ends a dramatic three-year tenure of near-constant crisis over Brexit and increases likelihood of Britain crashing out of the EU later this year.

UK’S DEPATURE FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION

Britain braces for uncertainty ahead of make-or-break Brexit vote

08-12-2018 12:17 British Prime Minister Theresa May looks to be on a collision course with Parliament over her Brexit plan.

POPPY DAY CEREMONY

Reconciliation to the fore at WWI remembrance service

17-11-2018 14:31 Those lost during World War I remembered at highly symbolic and emotional ceremony at British and German Cemeteries in Chacarita, a century on from the armstice that ended the fighting.

by Michael Soltys

BREXIT TURMOIL

British PM faces leadership challenge over Brexit

17-11-2018 09:44 Theresa May wins support for her beleaguered Brexit deal from key politicians and business groups, but she remains besieged by opponents inside her own party, who are determined to oust her.

ARMISTICE: A CENTURY ON

Anglo-German reconciliation opens doors for historic Armistice ceremony

03-11-2018 09:03 A century on from the end of World War I, the dividing line between the British and German cemeteries in Characarita will be erased at an event laden with symbolism.

by Michael Soltys

ALLEGED HUMAN RIGHTS CRIMES

Malvinas torture: Prosecutor calls for arrest of 26 ex officers

20-05-2018 12:06 Over 120 former officers, many of whom were conscripts during the War against Britain, have given testimony about alleged abuse on the Islands at the hands of their superiors.

MEGHAN MARKLE MARRIES PRINCE HARRY

Royal wedding fever grips United Kingdom

19-05-2018 10:26 Thomas Markle, the father of the bride, will not go to the wedding of Meghan and Harry after being caught for agreeing with a paparazzi

WOMEN IN HISTORY

First statue of a woman in London's Parliament Square

24-04-2018 14:19 The statue of women's rights campaigner Millicent Fawcett was unveiled on Tuesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in Britain.

ROYAL BABY

New son for Britain's Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge

23-04-2018 11:51 The baby is the couple's third child, after Prince George and Princess Charlotte.