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Iran focused on attacking "harder targets," U.K. spy chief warns
Iran has made a "major shift" in its efforts to attack the United Kingdom, including going after harder targets such as military bases, the head of MI5 warned.
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Lead-tainted teeth reveal medieval mines’ unequal toll
Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03236-3 Burials in the United Kingdom’s Peak District, one of Europe’s largest lead-production regions in centuries past, hint at social inequality.
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Trump doubled down on backing a united Ireland, reigniting a divisive political issue. Here's what to know
Northern Ireland's status has been contentious since it remained part of the United Kingdom after most of Ireland gained independence from Britain a century ago.
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Prince Harry and Meghan will not be working royals, King Charles says
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the United Kingdom, but King Charles says that the couple will not be working royals. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more.
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Animal-bone records reveal how cattle and sheep fueled medieval England's changing economy
As populations expanded in medieval England, key changes occurred in the uses of cattle and sheep to produce food and materials, according to a study published Sept. 2, 2026, in the journal PLOS One by Matilda Holmes of the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, David Orton of the University of York, United Kingdom,.
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Total solar eclipse mesmerizes crowds throughout Europe
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse awed onlookers throughout Europe, including in Spain and the United Kingdom. Video Producer: Martina Di Licosa.
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