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Aid worker deaths have appalled Israel’s European allies. Some are considering a halt to arms sales

LONDON (AP) — The words coming from some of Israel’s closest allies have been startling in their vehemence: “appalled,” “outraged,” “no more excuses.”The Israeli military’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza...

Senior UK jurists have joined calls to stop arms sales to Israel. Other allies face similar pressure

LONDON (AP) — More than 600 British jurists, including three retired judges from the U.K. Supreme Court, are calling on the government to suspend arms sales to Israel, piling pressure on Prime...

The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain’s royal family depleted and strained

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III always wanted a slimmed-down monarchy. But not like this.The Princess of Wales’ disclosure that she has cancer has prompted an outpouring of goodwill for Kate and...

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he’s quitting as head of his party and the country

LONDON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who made history as his country’s first gay and first biracial leader, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down for reasons that he said...

Wales’ first Black leader is a testament to Britain’s political diversity, but racism persists

LONDON (AP) — Vaughan Gething’s election as the next leader of Wales marks a milestone: For the first time, none of the U.K.’s four main governments is led by a white man.It’s...

Kate’s ‘photogate’ scandal shows that relations between royals and the press rarely run smooth

LONDON (AP) — The scandal over Kate, Princess of Wales’ family snapshot — dubbed “photogate” — is a new chapter in the thorny relationship between the media and Britain’s royal family.It’s also...

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