Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts is a London-based journalist with a background in local then national news. She focuses on health and education stories and has a particular interest in vaccines and issues impacting children.

Trump Must Hand Over Finance Records Sought by BBC in Defamation Lawsuit, Judge Rules

The U.S. president is seeking $10 billion in damages from the British broadcaster over its editing of his ...

UK News July 23, 2026
Reform UK’s Ann Widdecombe Was Hit on Head 21 Times With Hammer, Prosecutors Say

Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with bludgeoning the former Conservative minister to death at her home, as counter-terrorism ...

UK News July 22, 2026
Trump Has First Phone Call With UK’s New Prime Minister

The US President said that NATO, Iran, and North Sea oil were among the topics discussed, with the ...

Europe July 21, 2026
Andy Burnham Becomes Labour Leader En Route to Becoming Britain’s Prime Minister

The former mayor of Greater Manchester was unchallenged by fellow lawmakers following Keir Starmer's resignation and is set ...

UK News July 17, 2026
US Offers Grants to European Organizations That Share Same Concerns as Trump Admin

Funds totaling $5 million are on offer to civil society groups in Europe campaigning around issues such as ...

Europe July 16, 2026
EU Expansion Moves Closer With ‘Super Tuesday’ for Candidate Countries

Four countries, including Ukraine and Moldova, took steps in their quest to join the bloc, in what could ...

Europe July 15, 2026
Hungary’s Parliament Passes Bill to Remove President in Purge of Orban Power Base

President Tamas Sulyok has five days to sign the amendment into law or face impeachment, after Prime Minister ...

Europe July 14, 2026
UK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering the former Conservative minister and Reform spokeswoman, after initially ...

World News July 13, 2026
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe

Police would not speculate on a motive for the suspected murder of the high-profile politician and television personality, ...

UK Top News July 10, 2026
Burnham on Brink of Becoming UK Prime Minister

It is almost impossible for another lawmaker to achieve the backing needed to challenge the former mayor for ...

UK News July 10, 2026
UK Parties Refuse to Name Candidates, Accuse Farage of Staging ‘Fake By-election’

The Reform leader has defended triggering a by-election in his Clacton seat, where he intends to run, with ...

UK News July 9, 2026
Le Pen Launches 2027 Bid After Court Lifts Ban: What to Know

The political veteran of the French National Rally Party is currently leading in the opinion polls for the ...

Europe July 9, 2026
UK’s Farage Resigns as MP, Seeking Reelection Amid Finance Scrutiny

Trump ally and Brexit campaigner Farage will run in a by-election triggered by his resignation.

UK News July 7, 2026
Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence Found in UK

Historians hail the significance of the finding, announced just before the 250-year anniversary of American independence from British ...

US News July 3, 2026
UK Sets Sights on New EU Summit With Closer Ties to Europe ‘Crucial’

Andy Burnham, who is expected to succeed Keir Starmer as the British prime minister, has previously said he ...

UK News July 2, 2026
Taiwan Ships Should Ignore Boarding Requests by China’s Coast Guard, Taipei Says

China's recent patrols off the east coast of Taiwan have prompted concern from the UK, France, Germany and ...

Taiwan July 1, 2026
What to Know About Andy Burnham, the UK’s Presumptive Prime Minister

The Labour party appears to be uniting behind Burnham, although he could still face a contest if another ...

UK News June 30, 2026
Snapchat Parent Company Sued by Parents of Girl Raped Aged 12 by Man Who Groomed Her on App

The Missouri lawsuit alleges Snapchat features allowed Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios, then 25, to connect with children and find ...

Courts June 25, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation

Starmer said he would remain prime minister until Labour selects a new leader later this summer

UK News June 22, 2026
Starmer Rival Wins By-Election, Paving Way for Leadership Challenge

Burnham said that he wanted to lead Britain away from what he termed the 'divisions' in the country.

UK News June 19, 2026
Jamaica in Talks to Temporarily Hold Third-Country Deportees From US

A DHS statement said the Trump administration is 'utilizing all lawful options' to carry out deportations.

Americas June 18, 2026
Russian Warship ‘Reckless,’ Not ‘Sinister,’ in Firing Shots at Yacht in English Channel, Starmer Says

The yacht, which was being sailed by a retired British couple, reported several shots, which Russians say were ...

World News June 17, 2026
Hungary Changes Constitution Blocking Possible Return of Viktor Orban

The change instituted by the new government means a prime minister can serve a maximum of eight years, ...

Europe June 16, 2026
Ukrainian Man Found Guilty of Arson Attacks on Properties Linked to Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych, 22, was recruited by a Russian-speaking account, the jury heard, but authorities say there is no ...

UK News June 16, 2026
World Leaders Welcome Ceasefire Deal Between United States, Iran

The announcement has been widely welcomed, but Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the deal does not bind ...

Iran War June 15, 2026
Putin Says Trump’s Peace Proposals Could Help End Ukraine War

Moscow is demanding that Ukraine surrender the rest of its eastern Donbas region, which includes two of the ...

Russia-Ukraine War June 5, 2026
EU Agrees to Formally Open Accession Talks With Moldova and Ukraine

Hungary’s recently elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, indicated that his country’s previous objections to Ukraine's accession could soon ...

Europe June 4, 2026