The police in Gloucestershire, England, will use the proceeds from the sale of 55 pairs of shoes to fund crime prevention initiatives.
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Theresa May Tried to Lead Britain to a Brexit Compromise. Was It Too Late?
Devoid of bombast and uninterested in personal power, she could have been the perfect messenger. But an early focus on satisfying hard-liners might have been her undoing.
With Brexit Vote Looming, Britons on Both Sides Rally in London
Protesters from Britain’s right and left took to the streets on Sunday, offering starkly different visions of the country’s future as the government scrambled to salvage its plan for exiting the European Union.
New Zealand Disappearance of British Backpacker Is Now a Murder Case
Grace Millane vanished a day before she turned 22. Her body hasn’t been found, but the police in New Zealand are charging a 26-year-old man with murder.
Ducking and Weaving: Corbyn’s Vanishing Act on Brexit
The left-wing Labour Party leader could be the one who decides what happens if Theresa May’s deal to leave the European Union is defeated. But for now he’s keeping quiet.
Ecuador Turns Up Pressure on Assange to Leave Embassy
“The road is clear for Mr. Assange to take the decision to leave,” Ecuador’s president, Lenín Moreno, said in a radio interview.
What Are Britain’s ‘Golden Visas’ and Why Are They Being Suspended?
The British government is putting on hold a special visa program that allows wealthy investors to fast-track their settlement in the country.
U.K. Student Describes Horrors of Life in an Emirati Jail
Accused of spying, Matthew Hedges was freed last week after public pressure from London, and after seven months of harsh treatment at his captors’ hands.
U.K.’s Theresa May Suffers Defeats in Parliament as Hopes Fade for Brexit Deal
Britain’s Parliament is reasserting control over the Brexit process, leaving Mrs. May in deep trouble before a critical vote on Dec 11.
Facing Brexit Defeat, Theresa May Turns to Damage Control
With a crucial vote in Parliament looming on Dec. 11, the odds are stacked against the prime minister. At this point, a narrow loss may seem like a win.