The police say that the victims are believed to be from China, and that investigators have found out how the truck and container entered Britain, but there are still far more questions than answers.
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U.K. Police Retrace Fatal Journey After 39 Bodies Found in Truck
The driver was arrested on suspicion of murder, but many questions remained.
39 Found Dead in Truck in U.K.
The police believe the truck is from Bulgaria, and they have taken the driver into custody and opened a murder investigation.
Bulgarian Soccer Chief Resigns After Fans’ Racist Abuse of England
The sport was roiled anew after Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and yelled monkey chants at England’s players in Sofia on Monday.
For Sale: Elegant Country Homes, Downton Abbey-Adjacent
Sellers in a rural corner of England hope the “sprinkle of glamour” from the movie sequel to the TV series will bring a new wave of buyers.
Birthrates in England and Wales Hit All-Time Low
Falling fertility rates and older first-time mothers have resulted in the lowest birthrates since record keeping began 80 years ago.
Novichok Sickened 2nd British Officer, Police Say
The police officer, who was not identified, was exposed to the Soviet-developed nerve agent that was used to attack a former Russian spy last year.
God Save the Cathedral? In England, Some Offer Mini Golf or Giant Slide
Visitors to some of Britain’s most venerable and imposing religious buildings this summer may find carnival attractions, a lunar landscape or a lifelike model of Earth.
Climate of Fear: When Part of a Country Bans Abortion
Northern Ireland’s draconian rules, separate from the system in the rest of Britain and in Ireland, may provide a foretaste of life in some American states if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
U.K. Seeks Answers After Biggest Power Failure in a Decade
The country’s energy regulator has asked for a report after around a million homes were left without electricity on Friday.