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England

The largest part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain and home to more than 50 million people, England borders on Scotland and Wales. It is the birthplace of Shakespeare and the English language.

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December 19, 2024

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Biden administration announces new US climate targets

Biden administration announces new US climate targets

US President Joe Biden has set new carbon emissions targets, despite Trump's plans to leave the Paris climate accord.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 19, 2024
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What's it like to live on a classic narrowboat?

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LifestyleDecember 17, 202404:39 min
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Adaptive fashion for people with disabilities

Adaptive fashion for people with disabilities

A London fashion label creates outfits that can be adapted to any kind of body.
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UK's assisted dying bill: Emotional debate splits Parliament

UK's assisted dying bill: Emotional debate splits Parliament

British MPs will vote on a hotly debated law to legalize medically assisted dying for the terminally ill.
Law and JusticeNovember 29, 202403:06 min
View of the perfect lawn around the White House.

The power of the perfect lawn

The power of the perfect lawn

From the gardens of Versailles to suburban America, why are well-manicured lawns central to our cultural identity?
LifestyleNovember 18, 2024
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Kenya's Pokomo people call for UK to return sacred drum

Kenya's Pokomo people call for UK to return sacred drum

The sacred drum was taken by British colonial officers over 100 years ago. Today, it's in storage at the British Museum.
SocietyNovember 18, 202405:13 min
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Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

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PoliticsOctober 17, 2024
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British Pakistanis increasingly reject cousin marriage

Pakistan has a high rate of cousin marriage. But the practice is falling out of favor among UK's Pakistani community.
SocietyOctober 17, 2024
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UK targets violence against women and girls

The UK government plans to overhaul the country's counter-extremism strategy and treat misogyny like other ideologies.
SocietyAugust 21, 2024
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UK teens who lived through racist riots want change

A week after racist riots in Liverpool, three teens at a local sports club share their fears and hopes for the future.
SocietyAugust 11, 2024
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UK looks to overcome damaging skills 'deficit'

A shortage of skilled labor is a problem in many developed nations, but it has become particularly acute in England.
BusinessAugust 10, 2024
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