Record number of migrants and asylum seekers reach U.K. by boat
The milestone comes as U.K. lawmakers debate an immigration bill that would make attempting the crossing — even to make a legitimate asylum claim — a crime.
England drops all restrictions despite surging COVID infections
The government is gambling that its vaccination program will stop the huge uptick in coronavirus cases becoming a huge uptick in hospitalizations and deaths.
U.K. police make arrests over racist abuse of Black soccer stars
"If we identify that you are behind this crime, we will track you down and you will face the serious consequences of your shameful actions," police said.
England soccer players confront racist abuse head-on
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel, who both made statements condemning the abuse after the final, are being accused of hypocrisy.
England soccer team players subjected to racist abuse after loss
The manager of the England team called the abuse "unforgivable," and London's Metropolitan Police said they would investigate.
Proposed U.K. law could see asylum seekers jailed for up to 4 years
A refugee charity estimates that if the bill is passed, between 9,000 and 21,600 applicants who would currently qualify for refugee status in Britain no longer would.
London police officer pleads guilty to murdering Sarah Everard
London Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens had already entered guilty pleas on charges of kidnapping and rape.
Brexit could leave thousands without basic rights in U.K. this week
The elderly and children in state care are among the European nationals who may have difficulty applying for special immigration status, and the deadline is upon them.
London police officer pleads guilty to rape and kidnap of Sarah Everard
Everard's disappearance in March triggered widespread protests in the U.K. against gender-based violence and heavy-handed policing.
Blinken visits Mideast in bid to solidify Israel-Gaza truce
Highest-ranking U.S. official to visit since President Biden took office, Blinken reiterates America's support for Israel, but says "underlying issues" must be addressed.
Gazans grapple with devastation as Hamas sees victory in cease-fire
Hamas believes the conflict helped bolster its image as the defender of Palestinians, but for the people of Gaza, the devastation does not seem like a victory.
Hamas lays down its terms as calls for a cease-fire get louder
Almost 220 Palestinians and 12 Israelis have been killed since the violence erupted, but calls for a cease-fire are getting louder.
Palestinians protest in "day of rage" in West Bank and Jerusalem
Protesters said it was the largest demonstration since violence broke out between Israel and Hamas last week.
Why Palestinians are facing possible eviction in east Jerusalem
A decades-old legal battle between Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood and Jewish settlers who want their homes helped spark the current crisis.
Why is violence flaring up in Israel and Gaza?
There has not been such a severe escalation of violence in the region since the Israel-Gaza war in 2014. Here's a look at why it's happening.