Nigel Farage to stand for UK election: 'Let’s make Britain great again'
Farage confirms he will take over as leader of Reform UK.
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Britain's PM says he'll change the law to protect women’s spaces
Tory manifesto will include pledge to make clear that sex means 'biological sex'.
David Beckham reveals surprising collab with King Charles
Beckham said he also swapped beekeeping tips with the King during their private meeting.
Liz Truss: Tony Blair was worst UK PM - not me
The former Conservative Party leader has defended her record from her 49 days in office.
'As low as 66 seats': Worst ever result predicted for UK Conservatives
Analysis puts the Conservatives on course for their worst electoral performance ever.
US and Britain strike 13 Houthi rebel targets
American and British fighters and US ships hit a wide range of underground facilities.
London moves to revive its reputation as a financial hub
New York Times: Fears grow that the city is losing its attractiveness for businesses.
Māori entertainer wants to hip-hop his way to Touch World Cup in UK
Music man Tihei Harawira is trying to get to London.
Rishi Sunak vows to bring back compulsory military service for 18-year-olds
18-year-olds will be expected to serve in armed forces or carry out community service.
Girl with peanut allergy ‘thrown off flight by captain’
'I was treated like I had done something wrong by the crew only for having an allergy.'
Friend accidentally kills man by pushing him off UK golf driving range bay
Conner Groom, 22, died following drunken prank at work Christmas party.
Why the royal family are cancelling their upcoming engagements
What the King and his family can and can't do in the lead-up to an election.
Exodus of Tory MPs under Rishi Sunak breaks 1997 record
Dozens of Conservatives step down after UK Prime Minister’s snap election decision.
Holocaust death toll on English Channel island raised by hundreds
NY Times: long-running debate about a small part of Britain’s Holocaust history settled.
Here's what you need to know about the UK's upcoming election
The United Kingdom plans to hold its first election in five years.
Alleged 'Chinese spy' found dead in London park
British police termed the death “unexplained” and were investigating.
Opinion: UK vote surprise - a desperate PM plays his last card
Financial Times: There's no reason to think Rishi Sunak's gamble will pay off.
Focus: UK Prime Minister calls general election
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has annoucned a general election for July 4. Video / AP
CBD safety, New Caledonia and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin May 23, 2024
Auckland businesses plead for greater police presence, more Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election.
'Now is the moment': UK Prime Minister announces general election
The announcement came the same day inflation fell to its lowest level in years.
Man threw 10-year-old boy off cliff so he could rape his sister, court hears
'I want to get rid of him so we can be together,' the man allegedly said.
Revealed: List of celebrities allegedly 'bombarded' by Baby Reindeer's 'real Martha'
More people have come forward detailing claims against the real Martha in Baby Reindeer.
Deadly turbulence: 2 Kiwis hospitalised after Singapore Airlines flight
London-to-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, leaving a British man dead.
‘Wrong and misjudged’: Windsor's new tourism policy a royal blunder say locals
Telegraph: Residents say they deserve something back from royal family.
Boarding school student attempts to kill roommates with hammer after watching 'Dexter'
The teen claimed he was sleepwalking at the time of the attack.
Four-day week pioneer Andrew Barnes: 'I hated the person I had become'
Four-day week pioneer doesn't have time for a three-day weekend.
The truth about royal portraits and retouching
A new exhibition includes a section on the history of retouching royal portraits.
Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
Piers Morgan hits back at Baby Reindeer ‘stalker’ after confronting interview
She came forward claiming the show was about her. Now she's made a new claim.
Too red, too vampiric, too sexy: A brief history of polarising royal portraits
New York Times: 'Painting a monarch ranks among the toughest of artistic gigs.'
‘Terrifying’ new portrait of King Charles divides opinion
People really don’t like this painting.
Can Europe’s economy ever hope to rival the US again?
Financial Times: Worried EU policymakers are searching for ways to inject some dynamism.
How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities
From London to New York, which cities are going to cost you the most?
British economy rebounds strongly in first quarter of the year, ending ‘technical recession’
Strongest since late 2021 lockdown rebound.