United Kingdom

Former English soccer player, manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75

"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," Keegan's family said in a statement.

|ByREUTERS
Kevin Keegan pictured on 1/8/08
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026.

Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

Burnham pledged to use his premiership as a "circuit-breaker for Britain," arguing that a new model was needed to rebuild the country, which has been in political turmoil since 2016.

|ByREUTERS
Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham arrives at Derby Gate by the Houses of Parliament, following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer

Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after winning Labour leadership race

The Greater Manchester mayor, known as the "King of the North," will replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister after winning the Labour leadership.

|ByREUTERS

Larry the cat, chief mouser of Downing Street, outlasts sixth UK prime minister as Starmer resigns

Larry’s tenure began after multiple rat sightings on the steps of 10 Downing Street in early 2011, causing a "pro-cat faction" within Downing Street to lobby for an expert to be brought in.

JUNE 24, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Larry the cat at Number 10 Downing Street on June 22, 2026 in London, England.

Europe condemns settlements, but ignores Zionism’s deeper roots - opinion

Zionism is the belief that the Jewish people’s religion and culture, its national soul, cannot be complete without a national territory and is some 4,000 years old.

JUNE 23, 2026ByYISRAEL MEDAD
A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank

UK MPs dismiss petition targeting Israeli control over politics as rooted in antisemitic tropes

UK MPs rejected an e-petition calling for an inquiry into alleged “pro-Israel influence” on British politics, warning it echoed antisemitic conspiracy theories.

JUNE 23, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
A view of the House of Commons during a rain storm following the State Opening of Parliament on May 13, 2026 in London; illustrative.

UK weighs forcing social media firms to boost trusted news

The UK is weighing new rules that would require Meta, TikTok and YouTube to prioritize trusted news content in feeds and search results.

JUNE 23, 2026ByREUTERS
Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.

UK PM Starmer leaves behind mixed record on antisemitism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he was stepping down outside 10 Downing Street on Monday and will remain in the position until a successor is chosen.

JUNE 23, 2026ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Judge orders pro-Palestine 'legal' body to pay UK-Israeli IDF soldier it attempted to prosecute

Judge Paul Goldspring of Westminster Magistrates' Court ultimately ruled on 8 April 2026 that ICJP's application was "fundamentally misconceived in law" as the FEA does not apply to dual nationals.

JUNE 22, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
TOPSHOT-ISRAEL-LEBANON-IRAN-US-WAR TOPSHOT - Israeli soldiers patrol along the Israel-Lebanon border on April 10, 2026. The Israeli military said on April 10 that it had "dismantled" more than 4,300 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon since fighting with the militant group began last month.

Andy Burnham mounts a high stakes bid to replace Starmer as prime minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced earlier on Monday that he was stepping down.

JUNE 22, 2026ByREUTERS
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham of the Labour Party reacts after being declared the winner in the by-election at The Edge where votes were being counted on June 19, 2026 in Wigan, England.

WATCH: UK's Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister, Labour leader after nearly two years

Labour lawmaker Andy Burnham said on Monday he would put himself forward to enter the contest to replace Starmer, hours after the British prime minister announced he was resigning.

JUNE 22, 2026ByREUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London.

America’s ‘luck’ is running out: The lost industrial engine that powered US greatness - opinion

America’s rise was driven by production and innovation, and its decline may begin with its loss.

JUNE 22, 2026ByLEV STESIN
A general view of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 20, 2025.

UK Parliament to debate whether to open inquiry into Israel lobby's 'influence' over UK politics

UK parliament is set to debate a petition calling for an inquiry into alleged Israeli influence in British politics after it passed the 100,000-signature threshold.

JUNE 21, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
UK AND Israeli flags together at a march in London.