A panel of academics said it found more conclusive evidence of how many people were killed during the Nazi occupation of Alderney, one of the Channel Islands in British territory.
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Alderney Is a Small Island With a Dark History
It’s 10 miles from France, but Alderney feels like a windswept remote haven. During World War II, Nazi atrocities happened on its soil.
Deadly Storm Ciarán Lashes U.K. and Western Europe With Strong Rain and Wind
With winds expected to exceed 85 miles per hour in some areas, Britain’s weather agency issued its second-highest level of alert for parts of southern England.
Honeybee Swarms Darken U.K. Skies, Sending Beekeepers Scrambling
It’s swarming season in Britain, with honeybee colonies splitting in half in search of new homes. This year, beekeepers say they are getting an unusually high number of swarm sightings.
A dispute between the U.K. and France over fishing rights simmers as the G20 summit begins.
The matter is expected to be a topic of discussion for the nations’ leaders this weekend.
U.K. and France Send Navy to Island of Jersey in Fishing Dispute
French fishing crews dropped their threat to blockade a port on the island of Jersey, but a standoff over post-Brexit fishing rights augured a future of similar disputes.
As McKinsey Sells Advice, Its Hedge Fund May Have a Stake in the Outcome
The world’s most prestigious consulting firm has a secretive $12.3 billion investment arm, prompting questions about conflicts of interest.