Buckingham Palace has declined a request to return the remains of an Ethiopian prince who came to be buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th Century. Prince Alemayehu was taken to the UK aged just seven and arrived an orphan…
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson expecting 3rd child with wife, Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson, the wife of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announced on Friday that she is “weeks away” from having their third baby. “New team member arriving in just a few weeks,” Carrie posted on Instagram, with a photo…
UK slashes aid to Afghanistan by more than half
The UK government has been accused of turning its back on the people of Afghanistan after an official watchdog said UK aid to the nation has more than halved. The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) said the UK was…
Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy
Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister has quit after a controversy over spending on the country’s official delegation at King Charles III’s coronation. Justin Tkatchenko travelled with his daughter Savannah, who posted a TikTok showing her first-class plane journey and shopping…
Coronation photo shows King Charles with Prince William and Prince George
The latest official Coronation photograph released by Buckingham Palace sends a strong message about the monarchy’s next generations. King Charles III is shown with his son Prince William and grandson Prince George, bringing together the King with those next in…
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby given speeding fine
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been fined more than £500 and given three penalty points after he was caught speeding in London. The Most Reverend Justin Welby was recorded driving at 25mph in a 20mph zone in his Volkswagen Golf…
UK sending long-range Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, says defence minister
Britain has become the first western country to provide Ukraine with the long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles that Kyiv wants to boost its chances in a much-anticipated counteroffensive, prompting a threat from the Kremlin of a military response. Hours after…
Met Police shoot dead 2 dogs and taser man in Poplar
The Metropolitan Police has defended its handling of an incident in which two dogs were shot dead and a man was tasered. The force said it was called just after 17:00 BST on Sunday to reports of a woman being…
Organ trafficking: UK court sentences Ekweremadu to 10 years imprisonment
The United Kingdom court has sentenced former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, to nine years and eight months in prison for an organ trafficking plot. The court also sentenced his wife, Beatrice, to four years six months while…
Stone of Destiny heads south for coronation
The Stone of Destiny has left Edinburgh Castle for the first time in more than 25 years as it heads to London for the coronation of King Charles III. The stone, an ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy, was seized by…
