Brexit Day: What To Know When The U.K. Leaves The EU
On Friday night, Britain will end its more than 40-year membership in the European Union. Here are some of the ways Brexit is expected to play out.
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U.K. Will Allow Huawei To Build Part Of Its 5G Network, Despite U.S. Pressure
The U.K. says it considers Huawei a "high risk vendor" – but rather than banning the telecom giant, it's asking British companies "to use Huawei in a limited way."
Titanic Wreckage Now Protected Under U.S.-U.K. Deal That Was Nearly Sunk
On Tuesday, British Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani lauded a 2003 treaty that sat unratified for years but, after approval by the U.S., has recently been dredged from its would-be grave.
'Left With No Choice,' European Allies Put Iran On Notice Over Nuclear Deal Breaches
France, Germany and the U.K. say they are lodging a dispute against Tehran. While they voiced hope for the nuclear agreement's survival, the clock is ticking — and renewed sanctions may be looming.
Britain's Labour Party Faces A Tough Climb Back From A Damaging Election
The opposition party had its worst election result since 1935. Now its members are split over how to bounce back.
Scotland Seeks New Vote On Independence As U.K. Hurtles Toward Brexit
Scotland is "a country in a voluntary union of nations," Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will block the move.
U.K. Holds A Pivotal General Election, And Voters Bring Their Dogs To The Polls
Boris Johnson's Conservatives are expected to win only enough seats to secure a small majority. So far on election day, the most popular figures at polling stations are (literally) dogs.
After WWII, Mutton Fell Out Of Favor In The U.S. Can It Make A Comeback?
Once the stuff of high-end cuisine, mutton consumption tanked thanks to competition from the cattle industry and GIs fed up with rations. Fans say it's time to re-embrace this underappreciated meat.
U.K. Truck Driver Admits Illegal Immigration Plot After 39 Migrant Deaths
Maurice Robinson, 25, pleaded guilty to two charges related to the deaths of dozens of Vietnamese nationals in his truck trailer. He still faces 41 more charges — including 39 counts of manslaughter.
25 Stowaways Found In Refrigerated Container On U.K.-Bound Ship
Dutch authorities say the people are receiving medical assistance. The Denmark-flagged ship turned around several hours after leaving port.