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Metrojet Flight 9268 Crash: US Intelligence Says Airliner Crashed Due to Explosive Device, UK Suspends Flights

A U.S. official said Wednesday that Islamic State operatives or affiliates were likely responsible for causing the crash of Metrojet Flight 9268.

Guantanmo Bay Prisoner Shaker Amar Released, Returns Home to UK

After spending more than 13 years in Guantanamo Bay, prisoner Shaker Aamer is being reunited with his family in the United Kingdom.

Marine Corps F/A-18 Jet Crashes in UK, Pilot Dies

A U.S. Marines Corps pilot was killed Wednesday when his F/A-18C Hornet fighter crashed shortly after take off from a military base in the UK.

Ed Sheeran Officially Dr. Sheeran: 'Thinking Out Loud' Singer Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree

Adding another bow to his string, British hitmaker Ed Sheeran received an honoris causa from his hometown university for his "outstanding contribution in music" on Monday.

New Heartbreak Song Coming? Adele Releases a Preview of Her Latest Single [Video]

Four years after her emotional gut punch album, "21", Adele has previewed one of the singles in her new album during an "X Factor" ad break.

Sam Smith’s James Bond Theme ‘Writing's on the Wall’ Set for No 1

Sam Smith's new James Bond theme song, "Writing's on the Wall," is predicted to be the first track of its kind to land at No. 1.

'Celebrity Big Brother' UK Update: Jenna Jameson and Janice Dickinson Evicted

Porn star Jenna Jameson and former supermodel Janice Dickinson were the latest housemates to be evicted on “Celebrity Big Brother.”

Aliens & UFO News: Former RAF Engineer Says MI5 Behind Fake Crop Circles to Discredit UFO Research

David Clayton says crop circles are real David Clayton, a former Royal Air Force Engineer, says the security service MI5 paid people to create fake crop circles to hide genuine proof of UFO sightings.

Xbox One vs PS4: PlayStation 4 Price Drop in UK Confirmed, Microsoft To Follow Suit?

Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been the top gaming consoles worldwide, and, now, they will again battle it out in the market with their gaming console prices.

Time Spent Getting to Work Is Considered 'Work,' European Court Rules

Employees traveling to appointments will be paid for their travel times Workers who spend time getting to and from their appointments without a fixed office should be paid for that time, the European Court of Justice has ruled, the BBC reports.

Boxing News: Kell Brook Vows To Dominate Amir Khan in All-British Showdown

International Boxing Federation welterweight titleholder Kell Brook believes he will crush Amir Khan in their proposed all-British showdown next year.

JK Rowling Teases 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Will Take 'Harry Potter' Fans to a Magical School in America

A magical school in America was brought up by J.K. Rowling's fans on Twitter, and the author was more than willing to provide details, enough to excite them even more.

Human Barbie Sarah Burge Offers Voucher for Daughter's Plastic Surgery

Human Barbie Sarah Burge tells a doctor that she gave her youngest daughter vouchers for plastic surgery when she was just seven years old ahead of a new episode of "Botched," E! Online reports.

Argentina Declassifies Falklands War Documents [Watch]

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner took the opportunity of the Falklands War anniversary to announce her government would declassify documents concerning the 1982 war with the U.K.

Gay Bashing Convicted Murderers Marry in Britain’s First Prison Gay Wedding

The two convicted killers met in prison and had been petitioning for a civil partnership until same-sex marriage legislation allowed them to marry.

Laser Weapons Technology: UK Begins Plans to Develop Laser Weapon

The U.K. has begun looking for contractors to help develop a laser weapon for the country. Though only a prototype, the project will help launch the U.K.'s laser weapons program.

Ebola Virus Outbreak & News Update 2015: British Nurse Undergoes Experimental Treatment

Pauline Cafferkey is undergoing two experimental treatments in the U.K. after she was diagnosed with Ebola. The treatments are considered experimental but her condition remains stable.

Ebola Virus Outbreak News Update: Death Toll Nears 8,000 in West Africa; More than 20,000 Cases Reported

As the death toll nears 8,000 in West Africa, the Ebola virus arrives in the UK via a Scottish nurse who volunteered in Sierra Leone.

Idris Elba to Learn Aerobatics, Power Boating and More for New Discovery Channel TV Show [Watch]

“The Wire” actor, Idris Elba is set to star in a six part docu-series on Discovery Channel UK. "The Wire" actor Idris Elba is set to star in a six-part docu-series on Discovery Channel UK, The series, which is tentatively titled "The Idris Elba Project," will feature the 42-year-old actor attempting to master a wide array of extreme sports including alley driving, street racing, aerobatics and power boating, Deadline reports.

British Parliament Votes to Symbolically Recognize the State of Palestine, Israel Condemns Vote

In a symbolic vote, the British Parliament voted to recognize the Palestinian state in hopes of pressuring the British government of Prime Minister David Cameron into formally recognizing Palestine. Though most of the members of Parliament abstained, the vote was condemned by Israel.

Gay British Man Jailed in Morocco Finally Freed

Ray Cole had been arrested for being gay while vacationing in Morocco, setting off an online campaign for his release. On Tuesday he returned to the UK and was reunited with his family.
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