United Kingdom

Liz Truss has been announced as the next prime minister of the U.K.

Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: September 5, 2022

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meet her at balmoral

In first, queen will not appoint next PM in London

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two is better than one

Combo COVID booster approved in U.K.

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Schwarzenegger 🤝 Johnson

Boris Johnson to parliament: 'Hasta la vista, baby'

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and then there were 6

2 candidates eliminated from race to replace Johnson

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up in the air

Heathrow Airport limits passengers to curb travel chaos

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Bye Bye Boris

Britain's Johnson resigns as Conservative leader, tries to remain prime minister

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'he has lost it'

Boris Johnson refuses to quit despite mass resignations

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'end of the line'

Britain's Johnson faces new crisis as 2 key Cabinet ministers quit in protest

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Briefing

The new push for Scottish independence, explained

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off the rails