LONDON — The U.S. and U.K. on Monday accused hackers linked to the Chinese state of being behind “malicious” cyber campaigns targeting political figures, in moves expected to stoke tensions with Beijing. The British government also alleged that China-affiliated hackers were behind an attack that saw the data of millions of voters accessed. “I can … Read more
Emma Raducanu has been named in Great Britain’s squad to face France in the qualifying round of the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup. Raducanu, 21, joins British number one Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart and Heather Watson in what captain Anne Keothavong says is a “full-strength team”. France will host the tie from April 12-13 after … Read more
Home favourite Jemma Reekie took 800 metres silver on the final night of action at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow for her first global medal. The 25-year-old Scot clocked a time of 2:02.72 as she finished 0.82 seconds behind Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma, with the medal one of two won by Great Britain on Sunday … Read more
U.S. and British forces launched dozens of strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen on Saturday night, U.S. officials said, the latest effort to stop what have become near-daily attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and nearby waterways. The strikes mark the largest military action against the Houthis in weeks, though U.S. forces have … Read more
LONDON — Just over a year after it buried one monarch, the United Kingdom is grappling with the news that her son and successor, King Charles III, has been diagnosed with cancer, prompting an outpouring of well wishes and worry. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that Charles’s cancer was in the early stages and that … Read more
U.S. and British forces launched a new wave of strikes in Yemen on Saturday, hitting dozens of military targets used by Iranian-backed militants responsible for repeated attacks on commercial vessels and military warships off the Arabian Peninsula, officials said. The operation was concentrated on 13 locations, including “deeply buried” weapons-storage facilities, missiles and launchers, air … Read more
A royal expert tweeted, “Rumours that Prince Harry is coming to be with The King in hospital and possibly visit Catherine” Royal fans react to rumours Prince Harry retuning to Britain amid King Charles, Kate Middleton health issues Royal fans have expressed their views to the rumours Prince Harry retuning to Britain to be with … Read more
Shoppers walk past shops on Regent Street on the final weekday before Christmas in London on December 22, 2023. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter and flatlined in the previous three months, official data showed Friday, raising fears of a recession before an election due next year. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave President Biden said U.S.-led strikes on Houthi militants across Yemen sent “a clear message” that the United States would not tolerate attacks on its personnel or commercial shipping in the Red Sea. But analysts say the assault early Friday, which the Houthis said killed five people, played … Read more
An oil tanker anchored in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen’s contested western province of Hodeida on July 15, 2023. Mohammed Huwais | Afp | Getty Images Oil prices rose after Britain and the United States carried out military strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, as tensions in the Red Sea … Read more