Britain to lower voting age to 16 before next national election
The voting age in the U.K. will drop from 18 to 16 by the next national election in a bid to increase democratic participation, the government says.
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Emma Watson banned from driving after she was caught speeding
"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson was banned from driving for six months Wednesday after she was caught speeding.
Men sentenced to over 4 years in prison for cutting down iconic tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree in a "deliberate and mindless" act.
Aristocrat and her partner found guilty over baby daughter's death
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in 2023 during which they spent time living in a tent.
Who is U.S. tennis player Amanda Anisimova, heading to Wimbledon final
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13 suicides believed linked to U.K. Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Hundreds of employees were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting because of a faulty computer system.
Same-sex penguin couple raising rare chick at zoo
Chester Zoo welcomed 10 penguin chicks. One chick is being raised by same-sex couple Scampi and Flounder.
"Unusually large" 2,000-year-old shoes unearthed by archaeologists
Archaeologists reported finding the first "exceptionally large shoe" on May 21 and have continued to discover more since then, according to Vindolanda's website.
Princess Kate speaks of "roller coaster" cancer recovery
Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a cancer support center on Wednesday and spoke about her experience with cancer recovery.
The Dish: Fare from the U.K.
We hop across the pond to dine at three extraordinary eateries making a name for themselves, from a restaurant whose chef uses cooking tools from his native Mexico to a London restaurant without a head chef. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
Heat wave shutters Paris' Eiffel Tower as Europe bakes
The worst heat was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in Paris and remain unusually high in Belgium and the Netherlands.
3 new arrests in case of U.K. nurse convicted of murdering 7 infants
Police in the U.K. have arrested 3 former bosses from the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of killing 7 infants.
Man convicted of 1967 murder in one of U.K.'s oldest cold cases
A jury found Ryland Headley, then aged 34, guilty of attacking Louisa Dunne in June 1967.
Selfies of woman "dripping in diamonds" prompt her arrest for jewelry theft
A woman in the U.K. has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for stealing hundreds of expensive accessories from a jewelry store that she previously managed.
Bears escape enclosure, eat a week's worth of honey, then fall asleep
Mish and Lucy got out of their enclosure and made a beeline for their food store where they scoffed snacks, including a seven-day supply of honey.
Bears escape, eat so much honey they pass out
Two rescued brown bears at the Wildwood Trust in Kent, England, escaped their enclosure and ate a week's worth of honey before falling asleep, the park said.
U.K. lawmakers back legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would legalize assisted dying for adults with six months or less to live.
What are the risks of the U.S. striking Iran?
President Trump has been briefed on the risks and benefits of ordering military action in Iran and potentially bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with analysis.
U.K. parliament poised to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales
British lawmakers vote decisively in favor of decriminalizing abortion in England and Wales, to prevent women from being punished under a law on the books since 1861.
Why Trump didn't sign G7 statement on Iran
President Trump attended a G7 summit in Canada on Monday, where he discussed the Israel-Iran conflict, but did not join other world leaders in signing a joint statement calling for de-escalation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
British royal family commemorate Air India plane crash at Trooping the Colour
Ahead of Saturday's festivities, King Charles III also honored a handful of celebrities and public figures, including David Beckham, Gary Oldman and Elaine Paige.
Distillery blends modern and classic skills
Gin has been the national drink of the U.K. for over three centuries, but in the last 15 years, its popularity has surged worldwide thanks to a craze for craft cocktails. Hayman's Gin, the oldest family-owned distillery in London, keeps tradition alive while bringing the spirit into the future.
Anti-immigration riots break out in U.K.
Protesters and police clashed on the second day of anti-immigration riots in the small town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay explains why the protests began in the first place.
Police condemn "hate-fueled acts and mob rule" in Northern Ireland unrest
Northern Ireland police say violence in the town of Ballymena, reportedly fueled by racial tension, have left 32 officers injured.
Anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland
Anti-immigrant violence broke out for a second night in the small Northern Ireland town of Ballymena. Police say that multiple officers were injured and several arrests were made. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
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