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"Corrupt, Rigged": WikiLeaks Chief Slams Assange Court Before Key Ruling

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, London

WikiLeaks' editor-in-chief said Wednesday that British legal proceedings regarding the extradition to the United States of Julian Assange were "corrupt" and "rigged", ahead of a key hearing next week.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Chopping Down One Of UK's Most Loved Trees

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, London

A 38-year-old man on Wednesday denied criminal damage, after one of the UK's most-loved and photographed trees was found cut down next to the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site.

Queen Camilla Pledges Not To Buy New Fur For Her Wardrobe. Here's Why

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, London

Britain's Queen Camilla has promised not to buy any more fur for her wardrobe, according to a letter from Buckingham Palace that animal rights group PETA released Wednesday.

Taylor Swift Worldwide Eras Tour Hands UK Economy $1.3 Billion Boost: Study

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, London

Taylor Swift's worldwide Eras Tour will boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion ($1.3 billion) as fans splash the cash to see the US music star, Barclays bank estimated Wednesday.

"Incredibly Disturbing": How Social Media Reacted To King Charles' Portrait

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

King Charles on Tuesday unveiled his first official portrait since his coronation last year in May, and it has received varied responses, with some drawing comparisons to the"archdemon of hell".

66-Year-Old Indian-Origin Woman Stabbed To Death At London Bus Stop

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2024, London

A 22-year-old man was charged with the murder of a 66-year-old Indian-origin woman as she waited at a bus stop in north-west London in Tuesday. He was sent into custody at a hearing.

Meghan Markle's "Windsor Gown" Sparks Fresh UK Royal Family Debate

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Sunday May 12, 2024, New Delhi

Meghan Markle's outfit choice on her trip to Nigeria has become the talk of the town. The Duchess of Sussex picked a beige colour gown by California-based designer Heidi Merrick.

UK Drug Dealer Tosses Rs 3 Crore Of Heroin From His Truck During Desperate Police Chase

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday May 11, 2024

A drug dealer in Manchester led police on a reckless chase, throwing a large bag of heroin worth millions out of his van window.

Glimpses Of Northern Lights After Strongest Solar Storm In 2 Decades

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 11, 2024

The event was attributed to an "extreme" geomagnetic storm, which struck Earth making the Northern Lights visible in certain parts of the world.

Prince William Shares A Rare Update On Wife Kate Middleton's Health

Reuters | Friday May 10, 2024, London

Britain's Prince William said on Friday his wife Kate was "doing well" in a rare public comment about the Princess of Wales as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

Man Extradited From Pak Jailed For Life For Killing UK Police Officer

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 10, 2024, London

A 75-year-old man who was extradited from Pakistan was jailed for life on Friday for the murder of a British police officer nearly 20 years ago.

Man Extradited From Pak Jailed For Life For Killing UK Police Officer

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 10, 2024, London

A 75-year-old man who was extradited from Pakistan was jailed for life on Friday for the murder of a British police officer nearly 20 years ago.

1-Year-Old UK Girl's Hearing Restored After Groundbreaking Gene Therapy

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 09, 2024, London

An 18-month-old British girl who was born completely deaf is believed to be the youngest person to have their hearing restored after undergoing groundbreaking new gene therapy.

After 193 Years, London's Male-Only Garrick Club Opens Doors To Women

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday May 09, 2024

London's Garrick Club is a prestigious private members' club established in 1831. It boasts an exclusive membership of around 1,500, comprising influential figures like Members of Parliament, judges, actors, and business leaders.

Prince William Not Letting Harry Anywhere Near Kate Middleton: Report

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Estranged British royal Prince Harry has been "hit hard" by the cancer diagnosis of Catherine, the Princess of Wales, a royal author said.

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