Leaders in Europe and elsewhere have expressed relief that U.S. midterm election results could signal a shift away from President Donald Trump's "America first" policies.

The midterm election blowout has set up a new era in Washington.

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologizing for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade as it seeks to strengthen relations with nations in Africa and the Caribbean.

U_K_ Treasury chief John Healey has used his first budget statement to offer households and businesses support with their energy bills this winter in the face of what he termed “global economic storms.”.

The U.K. government has approved a natural gas project off Scotland's coast despite environmental objections.

Ukrainian drones lost some speed after restrictions were suddenly imposed on battlefield use of the country’s U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals.

The chair of English soccer’s regulatory body has said he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia's attempts to meddle in European politics highlight why Britain must strengthen ties with the European Union.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England.

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.

Premier League club Everton is on the market again after U.S. owner the Friedkin Group announced it is exploring investment options and a potential sale.

The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party says that the Tories are on the path back to power.

The leaders of Britain and the United States have suggested that Iran played a role in two major security incidents — the arrests near a U.S.-run military base in England and the attack in the cockpit of an Israel-bound plane.

Manchester City says it has lodged a “comprehensive” appeal following the publication of a report by an independent commission detailing large-scale financial rule-breaking by the club.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's turned down Iran's latest ceasefire proposal because it's not good enough.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the U.K. has “strong indications” that Iran played a part in an incident involving five men arrested near a U.S.-run air base in England.

Tensions have been running high in Northern Ireland after a contentious parade was blocked from making its way through the town of Portadown by thousands of protesters.

British police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford, an air base used by the United States during its war with Iran, on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism.

The Labour Party has opened its annual conference, the first with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in charge.

Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirms Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands.

World leaders are painting quite different views of the future of artificial intelligence at the United Nations, with colorful phrases such as killer robots and super intelligence.

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has had a strong start with U.S. President Donald Trump at their first meeting.

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met for about three hours Tuesday, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

A spokesperson for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard warned that Iran would change its weapons, military tactics and targets if the conflict with the United States escalates.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time.

The U.S. president has several meetings scheduled with world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City next week.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned from Europe and cast Canada as moving quickly beyond its historic reliance on the United States.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, for the first time at Everton’s stadium in Liverpool before the two leaders watched the soccer club they both support.

A small English village has voted to leave the U.K. in a symbolic independence referendum.

Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend.

U.K. lawmakers have voted down a bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended the decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, emphasizing fairness and justice.

The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians.

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs globally to reduce costs and compete with Chinese electric carmakers.

Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating his country’s dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's King Charles III have visited the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has faced lawmakers in the House of Commons for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago.

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day.

A car crash in northeast England killed seven people including two police officers.

The royal family’s long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly exchanged messages with an impostor posing as U.S. President Donald Trump's chief of staff.

Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe.

A special election is taking place Thursday in the seaside town of Clacton, just east of London.

A proposal by one local government council to limit "vertical drinking" in London has sparked controversy.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says FIFA President Gianni Infantino is not the right man to lead world soccer’s governing body in the latest fallout from the now abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shifted some of Britain's political power from London to Manchester with "No_ 10 North."

Labour Party candidate Bev Craig has been elected mayor of Greater Manchester after Andy Burnham left that job to become Britain's prime minister.

The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold for the fifth time this year after a bigger-than-expected drop in the inflation rate last month gave policymakers breathing space to assess the fallout from renewed fighting in Iran.

Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor Thursday to replace Andy Burnham, who left the job to become Britain’s prime minister.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup.

Scientists are alarmed by the British government's decision to cut funding for the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham have discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine’s urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors during a visit to a British naval base.

Britain’s new leader, Andy Burnham, is facing the same old problem: How can he kickstart a sluggish economy so that growing companies and increased output generate enough additional revenue to boost defense spending and pay for everything else voters want without raising taxes.

New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has gathered his Cabinet after removing allies of predecessor Keir Starmer from the government.

Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain’s new prime minister.

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.

Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Keir Starmer has answered questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time before leaving the British prime minister's office next week.

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds.

British lawmakers have approved a law aimed at preventing police and officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing.

Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he’ll quit his Parliament seat and seek reelection in an attempt to clear his name over financial allegations.

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones.

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, has pledged to give more autonomy to local leaders.

Andy Burnham has set himself apart from the man he expects to replace as British prime minister.

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest.

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision.

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office.

Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is vowing to fight for his position after the sudden resignation of the defense secretary.

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats.

About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team Arsenal on winning the Premier League.

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics.

Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it.

Britain's government faces uncertainty as the Labour Party grapples with internal turmoil.

Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have erupted into open rebellion within his party.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party.

British voters will cast ballots in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s troubled term.

Keir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States.

A row has erupted within Britain's Labour Party after Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, was blocked from running in a special election.

Manchester is facing the latest tragedy to befall the city with a mix of defiance and shock.

A man drove a car into people outside a synagogue in England and stabbed two of them to death on the holiest day of the Jewish year.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage of crossing “a moral line” with his anti-immigration stance.

Britain’s Treasury chief has warned that global challenges from wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with U.S. tariffs, have worsened the U.K.'s economic outlook.

Keir Starmer is facing challenges within his party less than 15 months after becoming Britain's prime minister.

Scotland’s leader has defended the ban on nonessential travel between the country and the northwest English city of Manchester after its mayor lambasted the decision and called for compensation.

Families of 96 Liverpool soccer fans who died in a stadium overcrowding disaster in 1989 slammed a British judge’s decision to end the trial of two former police officers and an ex-lawyer on charges of perverting the course of justice.

Scotland’s leader has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a second Scottish independence referendum is “a matter of when, not if,” after her party won its fourth straight parliamentary election.

The Scottish National Party has won its fourth straight parliamentary election on Saturday and insisted it will push on with another referendum on Scotland’s independence from the U.K. even though it just failed to secure a majority.