The United Kingdom

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Travel chaos at UK airports as over 1,000 flights canceled due to air traffic control issue

LONDON (AP) — An air traffic control problem disrupted travel across Britain on Tuesday, canceling more than 1,000 flights and leaving passengers stranded for hours on airport runways and in terminals, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.

https://apnews.com/article/uk-airports-traffic-control-disruptions-408a8997d9fb39508e922e09d2523884?

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Sinking buildings

Amid a blistering summer, Londoners noticed something strange: zig-zagging cracks snaking across walls, doors sticking shut and windows warping. It turns out extreme heat isn’t just tough on people. It’s taking a toll on homes, too.

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United Kingdom's unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed a pact Monday that threatens to lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom. Read More.

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5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there’s a link to Iran

FAIRFORD, England (AP) — Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a U.S.-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating “multiple lines of inquiry,” including whether there is a link to Iran.

https://apnews.com/article/uk-fairford-us-air-base-arrests-investigation-4b6fb8b4636c0c360bd7d3d2c44e8075?

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Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds

Exclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain wary

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/03/half-want-to-rejoin-eu-and-backing-it-could-drive-up-labour-vote-megapoll-finds?

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Farage 'not being listened to' on safety threats, deputy says after terror plot charge

Anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was ignored when he complained of threats to his safety, his deputy said Saturday after the man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe was charged with plotting a terror attack against Farage. Read More.

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Base in UK faced Iran-linked threats to kill US troops and destroy planes, official says

LONDON (AP) — A U.S.-run military air base in England faced Iranian-related threats and the Trump administration believed the intention was to kill as many American troops and destroy as many U.S. planes as possible, a U.S. official said.

https://apnews.com/article/raf-fairford-uk-arrest-terror-charge-ddde1e3ab126c14fadbf766ad89733cb?

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Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home

A man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe tried to break into the home of anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage about a year earlier and researched other prominent figures, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Read More.