England
Prince Harry makes secret visit to Ukraine
The duke’s visit, to an area that is a frequent target of Russian missiles, was not announced until after he had returned to the US.
- Connor Stringer, Timothy Sigsworth and India McTaggart
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Labor’s strength lies in the quality of its cabinet
The shadow cabinet has nowhere near the same amount of talent, writes Robert McAulay.
- Analysis
- Russia-Ukraine war
Europe has been blindsided by Trump on Ukraine. Wasn’t it listening?
The confused messages from Donald Trump’s administration have caught leaders flat-footed – as if they hadn’t been paying attention during the past 12 months.
- Rob Harris
2000-year-old basilica found in London office basement
Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium.
- Jill Lawless
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- Airport reviews
The small London airport that puts the others to shame
A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.
- Catherine Marshall
Shoplifting suspect in wheelchair evades police chase
Officers twice tried to block her motorised chair during the chase in Sheffield, England, to force it to a halt. But the suspect escaped both times.
- Timothy Sigsworth
World of photos, December 20, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Timeless elegance: Britain’s new ‘ludicrously luxurious’ train
The Britannic Explorer – due to be launched in July 2025 – is a luxury hotel on wheels that will travel through some of the UK’s most magnificent landscapes.
- Anthony Lambert
New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK
Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.
- Michael Gebicki
Already discovered by filmmakers, this English town is a revelation
Stamford is a town made for walking, full of lanes and alleyways opening on to the unexpected.
- Sandra Hall
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