Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
Zelensky appoints new chief prosecutor after predecessor's resignation
BBC Newsby Abdujalil Abdurasulov; Alex Boyd·17 Sept 2026
- Published Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a new acting prosecutor general, after the predecessor resigned over an anti-corruption investigation.
Electoral reform is back on the agenda – here’s why things could genuinely be different this time
The Conversation UKby Hannah Bunting, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative British Politics and Co-director of The Elections Centre, University of Exeter·17 Sept 2026
Electoral reform is a perennial debate in UK politics. But it never comes to fruition – arguably because it’s never in the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules that got it...
Body found in Grand Canyon identified as missing pilot who vanished with two friends
The Independentby Brittney Donovan·17 Sept 2026
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as a missing pilot who vanished alongside two friends during deadly flash floods.
Tons of fishing gear and plastic are washing up on Seychelles beaches. We tracked where it was coming from
The Conversation UKby Noam Vogt-Vincent, Associate Professor in Earth Sciences, University of Oxford·17 Sept 2026
Vast quantities of plastic and fishing gear are washing up along the shores of the Seychelles, destroying fragile ecosystems and causing significant economic problems.
Headteacher at top private school pleads guilty after injuring cyclist
Mail Onlineby Adam Pogrund·17 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A headteacher at a top London private school has admitted to driving without due care after she left a cyclist with a broken wrist.
Mother, 34, found hanged while waiting three years for ADHD assessment
Mail Onlineby Olivia Day·17 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A 'beautiful' mother-of-two who was found hanged said she was 'better off dead' as she waited three years for an ADHD assessment, an...
NetEnt casinos: Best UK sites for NetEnt slots in 2026
The Independentby Chris Wilson·17 Sept 2026
NetEnt is the online gaming software provider behind some of the UK’s most popular slot titles, including Starburst and the Mega Fortune jackpot series.
Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next?
The Independentby Anna Wise·17 Sept 2026
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% in its latest decision on monetary policy.
As Charles refutes Earl Spencer’s claim about Diana, how royal statements give a glimpse behind palace doors
World news | The Guardianby Caroline Davies·17 Sept 2026
As denials go, King Charles’s response to Earl Spencer’s allegations that Charles said after Diana’s death, “We’ll forget her soon enough”, was a masterclass in the diplomatic royal rebuke.
Decades of male-focused medical research could bias healthcare AI
The Conversation UKby Suzannah Williams, Associate Professor in Ovarian Physiology, Lead for Ovarian Cryopreservation and Fertility Preservation Research, Lead of Rhino Fertility Project, University of Oxford·17 Sept 2026
Many people will learn CPR using a flat-chested manikin. A 2024 study of 20 models of CPR manikins sold worldwide found that three quarters were described as male or had no sex specified.
Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby DC monuments, US park service says
World news | The Guardianby Ariana Baio·17 Sept 2026
Donald Trump’s desired triumphal arch in downtown Washington DC will likely contribute “to adverse effects to historic properties”, according to the National Park Service’s planning document, but...
African asylum seekers find home in unlikely new American melting pots
The Independentby Claire Galofaro·17 Sept 2026
He keeps his American clothes in the closet: jeans, T-shirts, a hard hat for his job at a meatpacking plant.
Ed Sheeran is facing the biggest crisis of his career. Can he survive it?
The Independentby Adam White·17 Sept 2026
Ed Sheeran has found himself in the most damaging moment of his career. But for the safest man in music, a controversy like this was possibly always waiting to happen.
Meta ordered to remove deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
World news | The Guardianby Dan Milmo Global technology editor·17 Sept 2026
Meta’s “supreme court” has ordered the tech company to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook and do more to tackle AI-generated fake imagery.
Britain's cosiest autumnal corners to retreat to as the weather turns
Mail Onlineby Jo Tweedy·17 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source It's official, summer is dead and buried...and it's time to embrace all that an English autumn brings: woodland walks with leaves...
The man who saved the SAS
The Independentby Sam Kiley·17 Sept 2026
Rather like the old and snobbish adage that Rugby is a yob’s game played by gentlemen, so White’s Club in St James was the unofficial recruiting centre for the toffs who seemed to form the nucleus...
Busted's James Bourne, 43, is still awaiting 'life-extending' surgery
Mail Onlineby Kirsten Murray·17 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source James Bourne has revealed he is still awaiting 'life-extending' surgery amid his ongoing mystery health woes.
What Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran in 40-min call that saw Macklemore booted from tour
The Independentby Carsen Holaday·17 Sept 2026
New details have emerged about the 40-minute phone call in which New Englands Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that he would not host Macklemore at his stadium following his onstage show...
The truth behind Max Verstappen's 100-influencer racing challenge
Mail Onlineby Henry Williams·17 Sept 2026
For those of us that love sport, there are few opportunities to live the life of the athletes we admire.
11 best travel backpacks, tried and tested over thousands of miles
The Independentby Alessia Armenise·17 Sept 2026
While many travellers still rely on traditional luggage, such as check-in suitcases and carry-on bags, even the most durable models can come with their own design flaws.
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