Britain’s Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian frigate fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. No injuries or damage were reported, and officials are treating the episode as isolated.
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Officials said emergency crews responded, the airfield was closed and no immediate information was available on casualties or the cause.
Disorder broke out across Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland after a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder over a knife attack. Homes, vehicles and a bus were set on fire as officials appealed for calm.
Kanye West is banned from entering the U.K., prompting cancellation of the Wireless Festival where he was set to headline. The move follows backlash over his antisemitic remarks and actions.
Huw Edwards, a BBC news anchor since 1984, has been publicly accused of paying a teenager $45,000 for sexually explicit photos. The Metropolitan police have found no evidence of a crime, and Edwards' wife Vicky Flind has said the events have worsened his mental health issues. The BBC has yet to respond to the allegations.
Thousands of people gathered in London to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, despite a cloudy sky and drizzling rain. Among them were Bryant and Alicia from Mobile, Alabama, and the aunt of Debbie Hoover from Texas, who was unable to attend due to a broken leg. However, her disappointment was eased when Princess of Wales Kate Middleton called her on the phone to check in. Alicia was thrilled to be able to attend the coronation and witness history in the making.
Twitter recently updated the label on NPR's main Twitter account to "Government-funded media," which does not accurately reflect the nonprofit media organization's funding. In response, NPR released a statement expressing their intention to not put their journalism on platforms that have demonstrated an interest in undermining their credibility. Elon Musk, who took over the social media company in November, revealed details about his leadership in an interview with BBC News, including appointing a new "CEO" – his dog.