Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drones and missiles for Kyiv

LONDON (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Monday at a British naval base and discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine’s urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors to counter Russian attacks.

Water Outage at UK's Gatwick Airport Leaves Toilets Closed

LONDON (AP) – A power outage at a water treatment plant in south east England left toilets out of order and forced the closure of restaurants at Gatwick Airport on Sunday.

Celebrity giving is evolving: Ariana Grande's foundation shows how

For years, pop star Ariana Grande gave away money, mostly quietly and without much structure. There were annual gifts to England’s Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Sometimes a night’s performance proceeds were handed to nonprofit groups. She anonymously funded a holiday gift drive for transgender young people in addition to launching a $3 million fundraising event for transgender youths in 2022.

Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites 'blackmail' by Infantino-led soccer body

GENEVA (AP) – Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein criticized the soccer body’s leadership headed by Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, describing prize money withheld from his Jordan national team as a kind of blackmail.

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire agreement

Police boat crashes into London bridge, sending officers into the Thames

LONDON (AP) – A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said.

London's mayor says falling crime shows the city is safe

LONDON (AP) – London’s mayor and police chief on Thursday used a drop in recorded street crime to reassure tourists the city is safe and counter an online narrative depicting Britain’s capital as a lawless dystopia.

New UK Prime Minister Burnham chairs first meeting with cabinet ministers

New UK Prime Minister Burnham chairs first meeting with cabinet ministers

How India's Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

NEW DELHI (AP) – For weeks, India’s young protesters waved signs mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government and rallied under an unlikely name: the Cockroach Janta Party. They secured a concession few have extracted from Modi during his more than 12 years in power: a cabinet minister’s resignation.