In Britain, where guns are rare, armed police officers have set off a debate about the extraordinary power they hold, and the extraordinary risks they face.
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What to Know About 5 People Suspected of Spying for Russia in the U.K.
Three men and two women, all citizens of Bulgaria, appeared via video in court on Tuesday after being charged with conspiracy to conduct espionage.
Some London Police Officers Step Back From Armed Duty After Murder Charge
After a fellow officer was charged with murder in the death of a Black man, several armed officers refused to carry firearms in protest, the Metropolitan Police Service said.
U.K. Police Officer to Be Charged With Murder in Shooting of Chris Kaba
Investigators say the officer killed Chris Kaba, 24, in London last year. The charge announcement is another blow to a police force accused of racism and misogyny.
U.K. Reveals 5 Espionage Arrests After BBC Reports Russia Link
Britain’s counterterrorism unit arrested the five on suspicion of spying on British intelligence, the authorities said following a BBC report that three of the same people had been accused of spying for Russia.
Huw Edwards Identified as Anchor Suspended by the BBC
The wife of Huw Edwards, one of the BBC’s most prominent figures, said in a statement that her husband suffered from mental health issues. The police said there was no evidence of a crime.
Boris Johnson Referred to Police Over Potential New Covid Breach
The former prime minister was fined last year while still the head of government for breaking Covid rules in 2020, one of a series of scandals that eventually led to his resignation.
The Madeleine McCann Case: Here’s What We Know
A new search in Portugal has brought the case of the British girl, missing since 2007, back to the headlines.
Prince Harry Loses Bid to Pay for Police Protection in UK
The decision in Britain, where Harry lost police protection after stepping back from royal duties, comes amid heightened scrutiny of his security after an encounter with paparazzi in New York.
U.K. Police ‘Regret’ Coronation Protest Arrests After Using New Powers
The dozens of detentions around the crowning of King Charles III intensified a national debate about new legislation that broadens police authority to arrest and charge potential demonstrators.