President Trump has accused Britain of mounting a crackdown on political expression. But he welcomed the ABC network’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
Author: Michael D. Shear
U.K. Offers Trump a Royal Welcome of Maximum Pomp and Minimum Politics
A day of military and monarchical pageantry demonstrated Britain’s eagerness to appeal to a president who has seemed intent on upending the post-World War II order.
Most U.K. Political Leaders Are Cautiously Welcoming Trump. Not This One.
Ed Davey, of the Liberal Democrats, says that President Trump does not represent British values, and is boycotting a state dinner with the U.S. leader over Gaza.
How Graham Linehan’s Arrest Could Reshape Britain’s Free Speech Laws
A trans-Atlantic debate over freedom of expression in Britain has simmered for months. The arrest of Graham Linehan last week may prove a tipping point.
Britain Moves to Curb Migrant Trafficking, and Ease Anger at Home
Officials tried to ease public anger by penalizing networks run by gangs and organized crime. Experts and critics say the actions are unlikely to make much impact.
Trump’s Nobel Prize Nomination is an Act of Strategic Flattery From Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel handed a letter to President Trump nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it’s not clear whether stroking the president’s ego has long-lasting effects.
The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation
It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.
The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation
It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.
Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says
The fire at an electrical substation was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained by National Grid, an official report found.
Wimbledon 2025: How the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament is Coping with the Heat Wave
With 6,700 refillable water bottles, “shade mapping” and ice packs, the world’s oldest championship tennis tournament is taking Britain’s heat wave seriously.