After Brexit Vote, Britain Asks Google: 'What Is The EU?'
Google Trends shows that this was the second-searched EU-related question in the United Kingdom after polls closed. The first was "What does it mean to leave the EU?"
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David Cameron's Dramatic Rise And Fall
The British prime minister was riding high after a sweeping election victory by his Conservative Party last year. But that campaign included a pledge to hold a referendum on Britain's EU membership.
Shock, Rage And Gallows Humor: A Brexit Backlash On Social Media
Young voters had overwhelmingly voted to remain in the European Union. Now there's a flood of anger from those who accuse older generations of choosing a future they don't want.
U.K. Votes To Leave EU; Prime Minister Cameron To Step Down
The vote was 52 percent to 48 percent in favor of leaving the EU. Global markets are down in the wake of the news. Prime Minister David Cameron, who advocated remaining in the EU, says he will resign.
It's Decision Time In The U.K.: Voters To Settle 'Brexit' Question
Should they stay or should they go? The United Kingdom votes today on whether to remain in the European Union. Votes are counted by hand, and the result likely won't be known until Friday morning.
From London To The Welsh Coast, Sharp Disagreements On 'Brexit'
The United Kingdom's cultural makeup has shifted many times through the centuries, but for some struggling in England, the latest changes are coming too fast.
'Blame Me': David Cameron Says He Mishandled Panama Papers Fallout
The leaked Panama Papers revealed that the U.K. prime minister's father ran an offshore fund. Five days later, Cameron admitted that he owned shares in the fund before he became prime minister.
British Prime Minister Says Russian Plane 'More Likely Than Not' Was Downed By Bomb
Prime Minister David Cameron also said the Islamic State may have been responsible. Russian and Egyptian authorities cast doubt on the claim saying the bomb theory was mere "speculation."
A Milestone For A Beloved Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II today becomes Great Britain's longest-reigning royal, overtaking Victoria, who ruled for 63 years, seven months and two days. She's marking the occasion by opening a railway line.
In Britain, Who's Tormenting The Queen's Swans?
Wild swans — which all belong by law to the queen — are among Britain's most cherished birds. But there's been an uptick in incidents of neglect and cruelty. Some swans are even being eaten.