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WE THE PEOPLE

The Reason Donald Trump Should Be America’s Last President

The president has torn up the U.S. Constitution so badly that it can never be put back together as it was.

David Gardner

King Charles III wears the Imperial State Crown and Queen Camilla wears the Diamond Diadem during a ceremony on the day of the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster, on July 17, 2024 in London, England.
HOSTAGE TAKING?

Charles Opens Parliament With Bonkers Medieval Customs

England fancies itself as a modern dynamic nation. But every so often it descends into a jolly and eccentric medieval cosplay.

Tom Sykes

Conservative MP Crispin Blunt arrives to attend a meeting of The Bruges Group
ARRESTED

British Conservative Lawmaker Outs Himself as Rape Suspect

“The arrest was unnecessary,” he claimed, “as I remain ready to cooperate fully with the investigation that I am confident will end without charge.”

Alex Nguyen

Rishi Sunak speaking at a podium with people seated behind him.
SHOWDOWN

Breaking Spy Scandal Leads to Dramatic Confrontation at G20

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said it was “the right approach” to confront China’s premier in person after a U.K. parliamentary staffer was accused of spying for Beijing.

Chaya Tong

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‘A PERFECT CIRCLE’

Glenda Jackson: Fierce and Singular to the Very End

Glenda Jackson, the iconic actor and politician, has died at 87. With Tim Teeman she spoke candidly about mortality, awards, politics, acting, sexism—and meeting Fred Astaire.

Tim Teeman

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CRACKDOWN

I'll Criminalize Wolf-Whistling, Brit PM Candidate Says

Liz Truss would make street harassment a specific offense if she becomes the U.K.'s next leader.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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SHOWDOWN

The Race to Replace Boris Johnson Is Down to 2 Candidates

The final two will now go head-to-head to win the overall support of the roughly 200,000 Tory party members.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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TERMINATED

BoJo Ends Final Question Session With ‘Hasta La Vista, Baby’

The British prime minister invoked Arnie after resigning in disgrace.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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IMPLODING

Boris Johnson Fires Top Official for Telling Him to Resign

Gove’s exit comes after a slew of ministers resigned in protest of Johnson’s mounting scandals.

Alan Halaly

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‘LOST MY CONFIDENCE’

Top Cabinet Ministers Resign in Major Blow to Johnson Admin

Conservative Party vice chairman Bim Afolami also resigned live on air following the others.

Alan Halaly

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SCANDAL IN PARLIAMENT

Conservative UK Pol Charged With Sex Assault of Teen Boy

Imran Ahmad Khan, a Tory member of Parliament, will appear in court next week over the claims, which stem from over a decade ago.

Katie Baker

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