A British war veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on every continent in the world. World record-breaking mountaineer Hari Budha Magar, MBE, 46, has just summited the highest mountain on Antarctica – the final peak of his epic mission. The Pride … Read more
She doctored her schedule. A general practitioner in the UK has been suspended for five months after booking in two fictitious appointments at the end of her workday to avoid being late to pick up her children. Dr Helen Eisenhauer, 43, was working at the Stenhouse Medical Centre in Arnold, England, when she scheduled the … Read more
Britain’s Queen Camilla has described for the first time fighting off an attack by a man on a train when she was a teenager, speaking in an interview with the BBC in which she recounted how furious the assault had left her. “When I was a teenager, I was attacked on a train … I remember at … Read more
LONDON — Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said Monday. Rea died in the hospital following a short illness, according to a statement from his family to Britain’s Press Association news agency. Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain … Read more
This season on the British Royal Family… Prince Harry compared his experience being a UK royal to the popular British TV series “Downton Abbey” during his speech at the British-American Business Council’s 65th Annual Christmas Luncheon in Santa Monica, Calif. on Friday. “People sometimes ask if growing up with the royal family was a bit … Read more
A talented baker has recreated the house in the classic Christmas movie Home Alone as a stunning cake. Grace Hunt, 35, spent four weeks baking, crafting, and hand-painting the mansion from the festive movie for her shop’s festive window display for her community to enjoy. Now the edible 29 inches tall and 11 and a … Read more
It’s not easy to imagine Prince William wielding a chainsaw in his soft white hands but have a go. (This is the same man who ordered a lemonade at a Wiltshire pub last week and then left a $33 tip.) The Prince of Wales, based on new reports, looks to take to the royal establishment … Read more
The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products and medical technology in return for Britain spending more on medicines and overhauling how it values drugs. Under the agreement, Britain will raise the net price it pays for new US medicines by 25%. In return, UK-made medicines, drug ingredients and medical technology will be exempt … Read more
London is weighing whether to implement a new tourist tax targeting overnight guests. Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly looking into charging overnight visitors a tax on stays at hotels and short-term rentals. “The mayor has been clear [about considering] a modest tourist levy, similar to other international cities,” a spokesperson for the mayor of London told the … Read more
There’s a new kid on the block this cold and flu season — and it could prove worse than your average winter sniffles. The flu strain known as subclade K is ringing alarm bells due to its potential severity and resistance to current vaccines, public health experts warn. The strain is rapidly spreading internationally, with … Read more
Paul Costelloe, the Irish-American designer who dressed the late Princess Diana and became a stalwart of the London fashion scene, has died, his company confirmed. He was 80. In addition to creating evening wear and other designs for Diana, Costelloe established a fashion house that celebrated luxurious fabrics and creativity. He worked in central London and with … Read more
Sarah Ferguson is reportedly “shaken to the core” as she navigates uncertainty amid her royal downfall. On Oct. 30, King Charles III stripped his disgraced brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal titles. He also evicted him from Royal Lodge after weeks of pressure to act over the former Duke of York’s friendship with late sex … Read more
LONDON — Britain’s Royal Mint is celebrating Freddie Mercury with a new coin design that marks 40 years since his iconic Live Aid concert performance. The coin features an image of the Queen frontman, head thrown back and holding the microphone stand mid-performance. A musical stave that runs around the edge of the coin represents his four-octave vocal range. … Read more
A woman was left shocked after her ‘message in a bottle’ was sent back with an angry letter – telling her to stop littering. Lorraine Forbes, 58, has long been sending plastic bottles with letters inside them out to sea with hopes of sparking a romantic connection with a stranger. Her messages have received responses … Read more
Meet the real-life Addams family who have performed a protective witch ritual to keep themselves safe from demons this Halloween. JP Kenny, 35, his partner, Kymmi Jeffrey, 40, and their two daughters, Snow, 12, and Pebble, 9, performed the ritual called a “protective witches’ circle.” They say they performed it — involves opening a portal … Read more
Prince Andrew’s crest and banner being removed from Windsor Castle is another “nail in the coffin” for the disgraced royal, according to experts. Buckingham Palace confirmed to Fox News Digital that Andrew’s flag, which featured his coat of arms, was removed after he forfeited his title and any honors that came with it earlier this month. British … Read more
An Italian restaurant has taken a savage swipe at locals after closing down – saying, “Thank you for never supporting us, not even once.” Don Ciccio brought down the shutters in Highgate, north London earlier this month, exactly six years after opening. Announcing the closure on its website, the Hampstead Lane restaurant has taken a … Read more
Fashion knows no bounds — and neither do these prices. American trendsetters have fallen in love with fast-fashion brands like Zara, Mango and River Island for their stylish and relatively affordable options. But lately, many US customers are feeling the tariff pinch as these stores are hiking up prices by sometimes astronomical amounts. However, the … Read more
Prince Harry’s longtime stalker managed to come within feet of the duke on two separate occasions during his recent dash to the UK last month. The Duke of Sussex was back on home soil for a fleeting four-day visit, during which a woman — whose name is being kept under wraps at this time — … Read more
Kate Middleton has wowed royal watchers by effortlessly pulling off a seemingly difficult feat: Walking backwards in heels down a steep staircase. The Princess of Wales, 43, visited RAF Coningsby for the first time since she became its Royal Honorary Air Commodore two years ago, and was being shown around one of the aircraft when … Read more