U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former synagogue

Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.

• May 5

Trump says U.K.'s Starmer can "recover" as Epstein scandal hits him again

Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.

• Apr 21

U.K. police hunt for 2 suspects in attempted arson attack on synagogue

London police are looking for two people who threw bottles likely containing gasoline at a North London synagogue in what's being treating as an "antisemitic hate crime."

• Apr 15

King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April

The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.

• Apr 1

Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide

A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."

• Mar 25

Police continue searches of former Prince Andrew's previous home

A day after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his new home, police were still searching his previous residence on the Windsor estate.

• Feb 20

U.S., U.K. to discuss use of British base as Iran balks at Trump's threat

Marco Rubio and his U.K. counterpart will discuss an apparent disagreement over the use of U.K. bases Trump says "may be necessary for" an attack on Iran.

• Feb 20

Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful

Britain's High Court says the government's decision to designate the Palestine Action protest group a terrorist organization was "disproportionate."

• Feb 13

Fallout over Epstein files escalates in the U.K.

The political fallout in Britain following the latest Epstein documents release became so intense that on Saturday, there were growing calls for the U.K.'s prime minister to step down.

• Feb 7

Could the Epstein scandal topple U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer?

Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his decision to appoint Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador in Washington.

• Feb 6

U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties

The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.

• Feb 4

Ex-Prince Andrew moves out of royal home amid new Epstein revelations

King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files.

• Feb 4

U.K. military says "rogue drone" incidents near bases doubled last year

The British government is seeking new powers for troops as sightings of "rogue drones" around military bases doubled amid tension with Russia.

• Feb 2

Trump shocks allies with comments about veterans

President Trump shocked NATO partners in an interview with Fox News this week about U.K. veterans and fallen soldiers in Afghanistan. He walked back the comments on Truth Social. Haley Ott has more details.

• Jan 24

Trump outrages NATO allies with remarks on war in Afghanistan

European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.

• Jan 23

How Barron Trump became a remote witness in a U.K. rape case

A court hears that President Trump's youngest son called police to report an ongoing attack on a female friend in Britain after seeing it on a video chat.

• Jan 23

U.K. man accused of drugging, raping ex-wife for years to appear in court

Joanne Young has waived her right to anonymity as her ex-husband and five other men face trial for allegedly sexually abusing her over 13 years.

• Jan 23

Prince Harry in U.K. for court case accusing tabloids of illegal snooping

The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."

• Jan 19

The Uplift: Royals and roller coasters

A 78-year-old in the U.K. honors Queen Elizabeth II by dedicating her house to royal family memorabilia. Children's book author Mo Willems discusses his new book "The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!" And NASA's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, continues to make an impact.

• Sep 22, 2022

U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests

After Bondi Beach attack, Britain's two biggest police forces indicate they will arrest people who use "phrases causing fear in Jewish communities."

• Dec 17, 2025

BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit

As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.

• Dec 16, 2025

U.K. woman stitches strength into neurodiversity-themed fashion startup

Mille Haywood is overcoming her own mental health challenges and helping others with clothes that offer "comfort hugs," and a "Slay-DHD" attitude.

• Dec 8, 2025

U.K. and Norway sign pact to "hunt Russian submarines" in North Atlantic

The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a pact to create a naval alliance in the North Atlantic, aimed at protecting undersea cables and hunting Russian submarines.

• Dec 4, 2025

U.K. sanctions Russia as probe blames Putin for deadly 2018 poison attack

A U.K. inquiry says Russian agents "carry out Putin's bidding," blaming him for a deadly 2018 attack in England using the nerve agent Novichok.

• Dec 4, 2025

Britain warns Russia after spy ship comes close to its waters: "We are ready"

Britain has warned Russia that it's ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of U.K. waters north of Scotland.

• Nov 19, 2025

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