The 1974 bombings of two pubs, killing 21 people, have become a case of justice long delayed and an enduring symbol of The Troubles.
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Suspect Is Arrested Over Stabbings in Birmingham, England
A 27-year-old man was charged with murder and seven counts of attempted murder after eight people were attacked, one fatally, in the city early Sunday.
Birmingham Stabbings Declared a ‘Major Incident’
At least one person was killed in a series of attacks in the city. The police believe the victims were chosen at random, but they are not treating the rampage as terrorism.
In U.K., Hard-Hit Minority Communities Struggle to Bury the Dead
The coronavirus outbreak has disproportionately affected some areas of Britain. A Birmingham mosque’s parking lot has been transformed into a makeshift mortuary to handle the influx of bodies.
Jeremy Corbyn, U.K. Labour Leader, Struggles to Close Election Gap
The national polls put the Conservatives ahead, just as they did in 2017 when the left-wing Mr. Corbyn shocked the experts. But can he recapture that magic?
Labour Party Manifesto: Corbyn Plan Offers ‘Radical Answers’ for the U.K.
The opposition leader proposed a $100 billion tax increase on the wealthy to pay for a sweeping nationalization program and hikes in spending for education and health care.
Two U.K. Hospitals Allow Vape Shops in Bid to Promote Smoking Ban
Although e-cigarettes have met with criticism in the United States, public health officials in Britain have embraced their use as effective for people who want to quit smoking.
‘Modern Slavery’ Ring in U.K. Ensnared up to 400 Polish People, Authorities Say
Eight traffickers from Poland have been convicted in what officials called the largest such case Britain has experienced.
Australian Who Tested Rockets on His Farm for ISIS Gets 9-Year Sentence
Prosecutors said Haisem Zahab sent his findings to the Islamic State through an encrypted messaging app.
Graffiti Citing New Zealand Attack Is Found After Mosque Fire in California
The damage to the mosque in Escondido was minor and no one was injured, but the incident was one of a series of acts of vandalism and threats targeting mosques since the New Zealand attack.