Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
LeBron James once raged against the machine. Increasingly, he helps prop it up
The Guardianby Karim Zidan·17 Sept 2026
There was a time when LeBron James’s views on abuses of political power were considered dangerous enough that Donald Trump’s allies told him to shut up and dribble.
Spermageddon, ‘greedy jobs’ and abject fear: why birth rates are plummeting – and why it matters
The Guardianby Zoe Williams·17 Sept 2026
Generation Maybe is the most tactful possible title for Camilla Cavendish’s bracing new book – because the trend she’s describing is anything but a “maybe”.
‘Very messy eaters’: scientists solve the mystery of when black holes ‘burp’
The Guardianby Donna Lu·17 Sept 2026
Scientists have solved the mystery of when black holes “burp” – when the astronomical bodies launch jets after feeding on stars, blasting material enormous distances in space.
Big AI is trying to own the pathway to work. Universities shouldn’t play along | Ella Hafermalz
The Guardianby Ella Hafermalz·17 Sept 2026
AI companies like OpenAI are insinuating themselves into the pathway from education to work. Soon they may claim it entirely, a disastrous result for students.
Europe's most powerful party is stoking a Muslim scare
Middle East Eyeby Farid Hafez·17 Sept 2026
Europe's most powerful party is stoking a Muslim scare At its political assembly in Vienna at the end of June, Ursula von der Leyen's European People's Party (EPP) adopted a resolution that treats...
South Korea set to approve abortion pills next year
The Independentby Hyung-Jin Kim·17 Sept 2026
South Korea plans to approve abortion pills for the first time to promote women’s rights to health and safety, deepening debates over abortions in the Asian country.
The king and AI: UK monarch Charles meets with artificial intelligence leaders
The Independentby Kelvin Chan·17 Sept 2026
King Charles III is meeting Thursday with senior leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind and Nvidia to discuss artificial intelligence and make a plea to ensure the technology remains in...
Jeffrey Epstein survivors sue his estate over child sexual abuse material
The Independentby Andrew Hay·17 Sept 2026
Two women whose images as girls were found in Jeffrey Epstein’s collection of child sexual abuse material have filed a class action lawsuit seeking damages from the late sex offender's estate.
Women in their mid-50s have half the pension savings compared to men
Mail Onlineby Sophie Warburton·17 Sept 2026
- See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Women in their mid-50s have fallen well behind their male counterparts when it comes to pension savings, an in-depth report shows.
Ed Sheeran songs removed from airwaves over Macklemore Palestine row
The Independentby Anna Loren·17 Sept 2026
An Irish radio station has taken Ed Sheeran off the airwaves following “the reaction from our listeners” to Macklemore being dropped from the singer's tour.
Netanyahu calls to strip citizenship of those who 'defame' Israeli army
Middle East Eyeby MEE staff·17 Sept 2026
Netanyahu calls to strip citizenship of those who 'defame' Israeli army Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the stripping of citizenship from those who "defame" the Israeli...
Billy Bragg says Ed Sheeran should cancel his tour over Macklemore row
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor·17 Sept 2026
Singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg has warned that the row over Ed Sheeran’s tour could turn him into a “pariah”, following the removal of opening act Macklemore over his “Free Palestine”...
JD Vance heaps praise on Emily in Paris: ‘The Shakespeare of our time’
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·17 Sept 2026
Vice President JD Vance has revealed he is a fan of the Netflix romantic comedy series Emily in Paris, offering a “meta analysis” of its meaning and calling showrunner Darren Star “the Shakespeare...
Jersey Cricket aiming for World Cup place within three years
BBC Sportby Brent Pilnick; Danny Parkinson·17 Sept 2026
- Published Jersey hope their men's side can achieve One-Day International status and qualify for a World Cup in the next three years.
Heavy rain and wind expected across UK ahead of weekend sunny spell
The Independentby Harriette Boucher·17 Sept 2026
Blustery conditions and cooler temperatures are expected across most of the country this week ahead of a dry and sunny spell over the weekend.
Premiership Women's Rugby: IRFU await news of 'massive opportunity' to join PWR
BBC Sport·17 Sept 2026
- Published Lynne Cantwell, Irish Rugby's head of women's strategy, believes the possibility of teams from Ireland forming part of a future British and Irish League represents "a massive...
My letting agent is charging me monthly and I can't afford their fees
Mail Onlineby Ed Magnus·17 Sept 2026
- See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Having tried and failed to sell my one bedroom flat, I have resorted to letting it out.
Size 22 woman sheds 8 stone in 9 months to fit into her wedding dress
Mail Onlineby Jessica Green·17 Sept 2026
A bride-to-be who tipped the scales at almost 18 stone shed nearly half her body weight to squeeze into the 'wedding dress of her dreams'.
Leicestershire facing relegation over pitch penalty, and more: County Championship cricket, day three – live
Sport | The Guardianby Tanya Aldred at Headingley·17 Sept 2026
It was advantage Warwickshire at the top but perhaps the most significant action of the day came off the pitch and at the bottom, with Leicestershire all but relegated after a points deduction.
Video captures whale grieving stillborn child: ‘She remained close to the calf’
The Independentby Vishwam Sankaran·17 Sept 2026
Scientists have spotted for the first time a female humpback whale seemingly mourning after giving birth to a dead calf.
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