The sudden hospitalization of Catherine, the wife of Prince William, in mid-January, surprised royal watchers in Britain. She will convalesce for two to three months.
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The Biggest British-American Tea Kerfuffle Since … Well, You Know
An American chemistry professor has a surprising thought about how to make the best cup of tea: Add a pinch of salt. Not everyone in Britain is eager to embrace the idea.
Annie Nightingale, Pathbreaking British D.J., Is Dead at 83
She was initially told there was no room for her on BBC Radio 1 because a woman’s voice lacked the authority of a man’s. Once she was on the air, she stayed there for 53 years.
Red Double-Decker Bus Catches Fire During London Rush Hour
There were no injuries, and the London Fire Brigade said it would investigate the cause of the fire on the iconic red double-decker bus.
MSG Withdraws Bid to Build Vegas-Style Sphere in London
The American developer MSG Entertainment withdrew its bid to build a sister arena in Britain after opposition from Londoners and the city’s mayor.
China Says It Detained a Foreign Consultant for Spying for Britain
The Ministry of State Security says the consultant collected intelligence and found people on behalf of MI6, Britain’s spy agency.
U.K. Rain Causes Hundreds of Flood Warnings and Travel Disruptions
In London, around 50 people were evacuated from rising waters. Heavy rain brought similar scenes to parts of France and Germany.
Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
What Can You Do With an Einstein?
Earlier this year, mathematicians discovered a unique shape. Now do-it-yourselfers have found ingenious ways to put it to use.