The leader of Britain’s House of Commons issued a style guide true to his antediluvian manners.
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As Extreme Heat Becomes New Normal in Europe, Governments Scramble to Respond
Heat records were smashed across much of Europe this week, leaving officials searching for short- and longer-term solutions to help people endure temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
U.K. Man Who Made Up Child Abuse Claims Is Sentenced to 18 Years
Among his most explosive allegations was that he had witnessed the murders of three children.
British Airways Resumes Cairo Flights After Security Review
The airline suspended travel to the Egyptian capital six days ago, after the British government warned of a heightened risk of terrorist attacks.
A Heat Wave Bakes Europe, Where Air-Conditioning Is Scarce
Temperatures broke records, but while air-conditioning use is up among Europeans, it remains far less common than elsewhere in the world.
Brexit Clashes Begin as U.K.’s Boris Johnson Pushes a Hard Line
The new prime minister fueled speculation that he was ready to go to a general election if he was blocked by lawmakers from leaving the European Union without a deal.
Europe Suffers Heat Wave of Dangerous, Record-High Temperatures
Belgium and the Netherlands set national records, and the all-time marks for Germany and Britain could fall on Thursday. Paris will approach 108 degrees.
Boris Johnson Becomes U.K. Prime Minister, Replacing Theresa May
The former foreign secretary and London mayor, a polarizing advocate for Brexit, said, “It is time to change the record.”
Trump and Johnson: Allies in Disruption
President Trump is pushing Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of Britain, toward a hard break with the European Union. But Mr. Johnson could be constrained.
Boris Johnson to Take Leadership of a Britain in Deep Crisis
Promising Brexit, the new Conservative Party leader will take over with less political clout than just about any prime minister since World War II.