The British Commonwealth Summit begins Monday in Samoa as leaders of commonewealth nations seek reforms LAUREN FRAYER, HOST: Dozens of former British colonies are challenging their old colonial rulers to make amends for slavery and other injustices suffered under the […]
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JD Vance calls him his “British Sherpa.” Cambridge professor James Orr is a philosopher-theologian and mentor to Donald Trump’s running mate. NPR visits his home in rural England to talk about Vance. Source link Lauren Frayer
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Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden is one highlight in a busy travel schedule for both campaigns as they rush to mobilize voters before Election Day. Source link Lauren Frayer
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Privatized U.K. water utilities have failed to upgrade Victorian plumbing, and 75% of U.K. rivers now contain unsafe levels of raw sewage. A group of athlete-activists are lobbying for change. Source link Lauren Frayer
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Britain has closed it’s last coal-fired power plant, making the country that pioneered coal power, the first to give it up in favor of cleaner options. We hear about the transition. And a small town in Wales has become the
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In London’s hipster neighborhood of Hackney, four primary schools shut this year, and playgrounds are empty. Rising costs and falling birthrates mean some of Europe’s biggest cities have fewer kids. Source link Lauren Frayer
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The Hackney area of East London is burgeoning with art galleries and cafes. But the neighborhood, like many places that are appealing to young professionals, is rapidly losing families with children. And some experts say it’s a bad sign for
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits London on Monday, ahead of a White House trip by new U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The talks are focused on Ukraine and Gaza. Source link Lauren Frayer
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Seven years ago, the deadliest fire on British soil since World War II devastated a public housing complex and killed 72 people. Now, a damning report assigns blame. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: It was the deadliest fire on British soil since
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An Israeli soldier walks on a tank near the border of the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on Aug. 21. Amir Levy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Amir Levy/Getty Images LONDON — The United Kingdom’s decision to suspend some arms
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