After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It’s now in talks with the protesters.
Category: Great Britain
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Morrissey Seeks to Sell His Rights to the Smiths’ Songs
Citing “malicious associations” with his former bandmates, the lead singer of the 1980s band said he had “no choice” but to sell to protect his health.
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Lafufus, Fake Labubus, Spawn Safety Warning and Raids
The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.
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Kneecap Cancels U.S. Tour, Calling U.K. Terrorism Charge a ‘Witch Hunt’
One member of the Northern Irish rap group, which is known for its anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian views, is accused of displaying a flag supporting Hezbollah.
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Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87
Known for his “heartbreak blue eyes,” he starred in “Billy Budd” and “The Collector,” and had a memorable role in “Superman” and “Superman II.”
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British Opera Company Cancels ‘Tosca’ Collaboration in Israel After Criticism
The Royal Ballet and Opera said it was scrapping performances in Tel Aviv next year, after nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter criticizing its stance on the war in Gaza.
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Late Summer Flights Are Even Cheaper Than Usual This Year
Late summer has steep airfare savings and smaller crowds. Experts say there are more flight deals than usual and great prices for international trips.
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Lyft and Baidu in Deal to Use Chinese Driverless Cars in Europe
Lyft and Baidu plan to start service early next year, joining Uber and Momenta in using electric cars from China, which are the least expensive even with tariffs.
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Noel Gallagher Wouldn’t Buy His Music Zine. Now, He’s an Arts Reporter.
Alex Marshall, a European culture reporter for The New York Times, has turned a music obsession into an arts journalism career.
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Trump Urges the U.K. to Drill More Oil, Criticizing Its Energy Policy
President Trump said the North Sea was a “treasure chest,” but its high taxes were driving away oil producers.
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The World Has Too Much Steel, but No One Wants to Stop Making It
A global plunge in prices, led by increased production from China, and U.S. tariffs threaten steel manufacturing, which has long been a symbol of national might.