Blinken Seeks Way Forward In Mexico On Migration Surge
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks Wednesday in Mexico in hopes of tackling surging migration, which has become a major political headache for President Joe Biden as he enters an election year.
Global Stocks Rise After Holiday Break As Oil Prices Retreat
Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday as several more major markets returned from the Christmas holiday break as investors remained broadly optimistic in light of easing pressure from central banks.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
Palestinian President Calls Hamas-Israel War A 'Grave Crime' On Palestinian People
As Hamas report at least 240 deaths in 24 hours, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned that the Palestinian control of the West Bank could collapse at any time.
Sarah Ferguson Joins Royals At Sandringham After Talks About Showing 'Love' During Christmas
The Duchess of York joined the royals for the annual Christmas service at St Mary Magdalene's Church.
US Holiday Sales Growth Estimated At 3.1%: Mastercard
Preliminary shopping data indicated that US holiday sales increased 3.1 percent compared with the year-ago period, a solid but unspectacular increase reflecting mixed sentiment on the economy.
Homelessness Soars In Rural England As Living Costs Hit Poor
Homelessness in rural England has risen by 40 percent in five years with many sleeping in the open air, tents or makeshift shelters, a British rural charity said on Tuesday.
Guest At Kate Middleton's Carol Concert Gushes Over Her 'Down-To-Earth' Personality
"She has a lot of empathy and compassion. I think she doesn't take her life for granted," Pauline Byrne said of the Princess of Wales.
Met Office Issues 'Danger To Life' Weather Warning For Scotland, Wales
The authorities have asked people to be cautious and avoid travel if it is unnecessary.
Elon Musk Cannot Stop Thinking About Joe Biden Even On Christmas
There has been a tug-of-war going on between Musk and the Biden administration for quite a while now.
Gaza War Makes For Sombre Christmas In The Holy Land
Sadness over the war in Gaza subdued the holiday cheer in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, when the biblical town would usually be decked out in festive finery.
King Charles Evokes Environmentalism, Peace In Christmas Message
King Charles III has evoked environmentalism and the need for peace around the world in the second Christmas Day message of his reign -- and his first since being formally crowned monarch in May.
Fleece Of World's First Cloned Sheep Dolly Donated To Museum
The same museum also houses her preserved body, death mask, and other preserved cloned sheep, Morag and Megan.
UK Records Hottest Christmas Eve In Decades
Temperatures in Heathrow, west London, and Cippenham in Slough hit 15.3C on Sunday.
Former Royal Butler Reveals 'Bizarre' Gifts He Received From King Charles III
"It shows that they've got that fun, practical side to them," Grant Harrold said.
British Billionaire Ratcliffe Agrees Deal To Buy 25 Percent Of Man Utd
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club to the "top of world football".
Grim Christmas Eve In Bethlehem As War Rages In Gaza
Gaza's deadliest ever war cast a pall of gloom over Bethlehem on Christmas Eve Sunday, as the death toll spiralled and Israel shifted its efforts against Hamas to the besieged territory's south.
Ukrainians Move Christmas To Dec 25 To Be 'Far From Moscow'
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians attended services on Sunday as the country for the first time celebrated Christmas on December 25, after the government changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate, as a snub to Russia.
'Tonight Our Hearts Are In Bethlehem,' Pope Says In Christmas Mass
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace as he kicked off Christmas celebrations with a mass at Saint Peter's Basilica as the Israel-Hamas war raged in the Gaza Strip.
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List
Deck the halls (and stockings) with these merry must-haves!
US Airlines Say They're Ready For Record Holiday Travel
US airlines are gearing up for record traffic this holiday season, having beefed up staffing in the hopes of avoiding a repeat of last Christmas's operational meltdown.
French Unions Announce End Of Channel Tunnel Strike
French unions on Thursday announced the end of a wildcat strike that paralysed train travel through the Channel tunnel between France and Britain, saying the route would reopen shortly.
In UK Seaside Town, Migrants Call Barge Accommodation A 'Prison'
In the damp December cold, a blue bus stops near Weymouth town centre in southwest England.
UK Tories Face Another By-election After MP Ousted
Britain's ruling Conservatives face another potentially bruising by-election early next year after voters in a central English constituency ousted its Tory lawmaker following his suspension from parliament over misconduct allegations.
OpenAI Says It Will Pay Researchers To Make Superintelligent AI Systems Safe
OpenAI is trying to figure out how current AI systems can be used to monitor the outputs of newer, more advanced AI systems.
UK Petrol Prices Hit a Two-Year Low Amid Drivers Contending Fluctuating Prices and Economic Uncertainties
Declining demand, increased oil production from key oil-producing nations, and geopolitical factors contributed to the downward trend in UK petrol prices.
No 'Firm Date' For Stopping The Boats, Admits British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.
'SNL' Mocks Prince William, Kate Middleton's Christmas Card
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been accused of doing a bad Photoshop job on their Christmas family portrait.
Brighton And West Ham Secure Europa League Victories To Head Straight Into The Last 16
All of Britain's representatives in the Europa League have won their respective groups and will avoid facing a Champions League team next in the playoff round.
EasyJet Launches New Winter Route From Liverpool John Lennon Airport Ahead Of Holidays
The first flight of this route took off on Wednesday from Liverpool.