Scholars say it has been more than a century since Britain’s constitution — a medley of laws and customs, many but not all of them written — has come under such strain.
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Malaysia Police: Family Confirms Body Is of Missing London Teenager
Nearly 350 people were involved in a massive search operation that included sniffer dogs, elite commando forces and thermal detectors.
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.
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.
Major Power Outage Hits Britain, Causing Rush Hour Chaos
Members of the public posted images on social media, which showed the underground tube network in the darkness and people having to use their mobile phones as torches.
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Hong Kong Due to ‘Confrontational’ Protests
The warning said that most demonstrations in the city have been peaceful, “but some have turned confrontational or resulted in violent clashes.”
Want to Stop Gulls From Stealing Your Food? Stare Them Down, Study Says
New research in Britain suggests that gulls take behavioral cues from people when foraging in urban environments.
U.K. Joins U.S.-Led Effort to Protect Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between Britain and Iran have risen since Iran seized a tanker in July. Monday’s decision was an acknowledgment that British efforts to create a European-led task force have proved difficult.
Boris Johnson’s Majority Falls to One Seat, Heightening Chances of an Election
A loss in Wales has cut the prime minister’s working majority in Parliament to one seat. A general election is looming. The question is when.
Boris Johnson Faces First Election Test Against an Anti-Brexit Alliance
In the race for a seat in Wales, parties opposed to leaving the European Union have joined forces. A loss for the British leader would cut his parliamentary majority to one.