Jill Lawless

FILE - Egyptian businessman and Ritz hotel owner Mohamed Al Fayed poses with his hotel staff in Paris, June 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu, File)

September 2, 2023, 2:09 am

Tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son was killed in Princess Diana crash, dies at 94

Egyptian businessman, the owner of Harrods and Fulham Football Club, was devastated by the death of his son and claimed the royal family masterminded the deadly traffic accident

By DANICA KIRKA, CARA RUBINSKY and Jill Lawless

Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, February. 15 2023. (Jane Barlow/Pool via AP/File)

June 11, 2023, 8:12 pm

Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in party finance probe

Spokesperson says ex-first minister is cooperating with police investigation of use of 600,000 pounds ($754,000) intended for Scottish independence campaign

By Jill Lawless

In this file photo taken on May 24, 2022 Britain's then prime minister Boris Johnson adjusts his tie at the start of a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London. Johnson announced his resignation as an MP on June 9, 2023, accusing a parliamentary probe into the 'Partygate' scandal of driving him out. (Daniel Leal/Pool/AFP)

June 9, 2023, 11:41 pm

Boris Johnson quits as MP after probe shows he misled Parliament about COVID parties

Former PM resigns with an angry tirade after being told he would be sanctioned; claims he’s been hounded, hints he’ll try to return

By Jill Lawless

Prince Harry arrives at the High Court in London, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

June 6, 2023, 2:45 pm

Prince Harry gets day in court against tabloid he says has made his life miserable

British royal accuses the publisher of the Mirror of using illegal techniques, phone hacking and other unlawful snooping on an ‘industrial scale’ to get scoops

By brian melley and Jill Lawless

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Chequers, the prime minister's official country residence, near Ellesborough, northwest of London, on May 15, 2023 (Carl Court / POOL / AFP)

May 15, 2023, 1:23 pm

On UK visit, Zelensky secures missiles and drones to fight Russian invasion

Downing Street says British PM Sunak will push allies to pledge more equipment; Ukrainian president is on European tour to bolster military ahead of a planned offensive

By Jill Lawless and DANICA KIRKA

Drag acts perform during the second semi final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Thursday, May 11, 2023. (AP/Martin Meissner)

May 13, 2023, 6:43 am

It’s Eurovision time: Here’s how the contest works and who to watch for

67th annual song contest’s grand finale to be broadcast live from Liverpool on Saturday night; 26 acts including Israel’s Noa Kirel to compete; Sweden and Finland among favorites

By Jill Lawless

King Charles III sits as he is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)

May 6, 2023, 11:41 am

UK’s King Charles III crowned in ancient rite as thousands gather in London

Monarch crowned in a ceremony filled with pomp and pageantry, followed by Britain’s biggest military parade in 70 years; Charles anointed with oil from Jerusalem

By DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Raab has resigned after an independent investigation into complaints that he bullied civil servants. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant file)

April 21, 2023, 1:56 pm

UK deputy prime minister Raab resigns after bullying investigation

Raab says probe that found that he was abusive toward staff members during previous stint in office was ‘flawed’ and he ‘behaved professionally at all times’

By brian melley and Jill Lawless

US President Joe Biden is greeted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and US Ambassador to the United Kingdom Jane Hartley, center, he steps off Air Force One at Belfast International Airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 11, 2023. Biden is visiting the United Kingdom and Ireland in part to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. At right is United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

April 12, 2023, 9:33 am

Biden arrives in Northern Ireland to help mark decades of relative peace

US president says trip priority is to ‘keep the peace’; will deliver congratulations, encourage work on universally beneficial economic policies; will visit ancestral hometowns

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Colleen Long and Jill Lawless

Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf, is sworn in as Scotland's first minister, the first Muslim in the role, at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on March 29, 2023. (Jane Barlow/Pool/AFP)

March 30, 2023, 8:07 pm

Scotland’s new Muslim leader reflects UK’s booming political diversity

First Minister Humza Yousef joins country’s first Hindu prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and London’s Pakistani-descended Mayor Sadiq Khan as faces of multi-ethnic political scene

By Jill Lawless

Soccer pundit Gary Lineker leaves his home in London, March 9, 2023. (James Manning/PA via AP)

March 11, 2023, 4:24 pm

Players, presenters back UK ex-soccer star who likened asylum policy to Nazi Germany

BBC faces growing outrage after former England captain Gary Lineker, now its top TV soccer presenter, suspended for comments criticizing government

By Jill Lawless

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street in London, February 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

February 8, 2023, 2:51 pm

Zelensky warmly welcomed in Britain on his 2nd trip abroad since Russia’s invasion

As anniversary of war nears, Ukraine president meets PM Sunak, who says UK will train Ukrainian pilots on NATO warplanes, unveils new sanctions; Zelensky to also meet King Charles

By Jill Lawless

King Charles III (right) welcomes Rishi Sunak during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where he invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party to become prime minister and form a new government, October 25, 2022. (Aaron Chown/Pool photo via AP)

October 25, 2022, 3:06 pm

Sunak becomes UK’s third PM in 7 weeks, vows to confront ‘profound economic crisis’

Britain’s first leader of color meets with King Charles III, who had just accepted resignation of Liz Truss; says he’ll place ‘economic stability and confidence’ at heart of agenda

By Jill Lawless

Conservative Party leadership candidate Rishi Sunak leaves his home in London, October 24, 2022. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

October 24, 2022, 5:13 pm

Rishi Sunak to become UK’s next PM as last rival drops out of leadership race

Former Treasury chief, who will be Britain’s first leader of color, will replace Liz Truss after her turbulent 45-day term roiled both the party and the country

By Jill Lawless

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London, after traveling on a flight from the Caribbean, October 22, 2022. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP, File)

October 24, 2022, 12:32 am

Dropping comeback bid, Boris Johnson pulls out of race to be next UK prime minister

Former British leader says he lacks support to return to job he left 3 months ago, leaving former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak as strong favorite

By SYLVIA HUI and Jill Lawless