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The largest part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain and home to more than 50 million people, England borders on Scotland and Wales. It is the birthplace of Shakespeare and the English language.

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The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, speaks to reporters at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace in Oxford

The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, speaks to reporters at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace in Oxford

'We support Ukraine as long as it takes'

The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, speaks to DW's Bernd Riegert,

A group of men near a burning barricade on a street

A group of men near a burning barricade on a street

AfricaLink News: 17 July 2024

UK announces alternative to scrapped Rwanda deportation plan +++ Guinea lawyers strike over crackdown on dissent

Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate

Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate resigns as England head coach

After losing to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, England head coach Gareth Southgate has resigned.

A group of urban foragers reconnecting with nature at a cemetary in London.

A group of urban foragers reconnecting with nature at a cemetary in London.

Urban foragers reconnecting with nature

More and more people are combing green spaces in London in search of edible plants – with multiple benefits.

Lamine Yamal (left) sticks his tounge out and Nico Williams (right) holds his winners medal

Lamine Yamal (left) sticks his tounge out and Nico Williams (right) holds his winners medal

Euro 2024: Spain embrace change to claim record fourth crown

Spain lived up to their 'red fury' nickname, using their pace and directness to burn through England in the Euro final.

Spain's team celebrate with the trophy after the Euro 2024 final in Berlin's Olympiastadion, July 14, 2024.

Spain's team celebrate with the trophy after the Euro 2024 final in Berlin's Olympiastadion, July 14, 2024.

Euro 2024: Spain strike late, beating England 2-1 in final

Spain have won the Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 after a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal.

A Spain fan plays a trumpet to a large crowd

A Spain fan plays a trumpet to a large crowd

Euro 2024: Football fans await final in Berlin

Spain are the favorites. England got off to a slow start, but have reached the final for the second time in a row.

Forensic officers work outside a London property, after human remains were found in two suitcases in Bristol

Forensic officers work outside a London property, after human remains were found in two suitcases in Bristol

UK: Man arrested in Bristol over bodies found in suitcases

A man left two suitcases near an iconic bridge in UK's Bristol. The police later found human remains inside the luggage.

Athlete Barbora Krejcikova hoists a silver tablet (the Rosewater Dish) at Wimbledon's Center Court

Athlete Barbora Krejcikova hoists a silver tablet (the Rosewater Dish) at Wimbledon's Center Court

Wimbledon: Krejcikova beats Paolini in Ladies' Singles final

Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini finished their match under open skies in front of a star-studded audience.

Dozens of stricken long-finned pilot whales lying on a beach on Sanday island in the Orkneys, off Scotland. July 11, 2024.

Dozens of stricken long-finned pilot whales lying on a beach on Sanday island in the Orkneys, off Scotland. July 11, 2024.

Dozens of pilot whales die on beach off Scotland

Authorities said a dozen whales found alive on the beach had to be euthanized and a total of 77 had died.

Dinghy carries migrants across English Channel on March 06, 2024

Dinghy carries migrants across English Channel on March 06, 2024

Rwanda unscathed in failed UK migration deal

Though a deportation deal with the UK has been scrapped, Rwanda looks set to deposit another $307 million into the bank.

Lamine Yamal of Spain shoots the ball against France in the semi-final of Euro 2024

Lamine Yamal of Spain shoots the ball against France in the semi-final of Euro 2024

Players with African roots dazzle at Euro 2024

Players with African heritage such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Bukayo Saka have lit up the tournament.

Several dozen migrants pictured in June attempting to cross the English Channel

Several dozen migrants pictured in June attempting to cross the English Channel

France: 4 migrants drown in English Channel

Maritime authorities in France said four people have drowned after a boat capsized in the English Channel.

England's Kobbie Mainoo in action against the Netherlands

England's Kobbie Mainoo in action against the Netherlands

Mainoo comes of age for comeback kings England

England put on their best performance of Euro 2024 against the Netherlands, as a new star announced himself.

Ollie Watkins with his hands outstretched

Ollie Watkins with his hands outstretched

Euro 2024: England edge out Netherlands to reach final

England come from behind to defeat the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semifinal in Dortmund.

An officer stands behind a police cordon in the London suburb of Bushey as brick houses can be seen behind him

An officer stands behind a police cordon in the London suburb of Bushey as brick houses can be seen behind him

UK arrests suspect after crossbow triple homicide

The women were the wife and daughters of a well-known BBC sports commentator.

Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate walking in Bucharest

Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate walking in Bucharest

Andrew Tate and his brother face UK tax evasion trial

The civil case is the latest, but by no means the most serious, facing the Tate brothers.

Dutch players celebrate a goal against Turkey

Dutch players celebrate a goal against Turkey

Euro 2024: Netherlands beat Turkey to set up England semi

The Netherlands came back from a goal behind to beat Turkey 2-1 and book a semifinal date with England.

England players celebrate after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the winning goal during the penalty shootout of a quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024.

England players celebrate after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the winning goal during the penalty shootout of a quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Euro 2024: England eliminates Switzerland on penalties

England are through to the Euro 2024 semifinals after a penalty shootout in Düsseldorf.

Newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting after winning office, in London, UK, on July 6, 2024

Newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting after winning office, in London, UK, on July 6, 2024

UK's Starmer says Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried'

New British PM Keir Starmer said he is scrapping a scheme to deport asylum seekers to the central African country.

A view of Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer kissing his wife Victoria during a victory rally

A view of Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer kissing his wife Victoria during a victory rally

New UK PM Starmer enters 10 Downing Street

The new British prime minister comes to power after his centre-left Labour party won a landslide victory.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe 4 July 2024

France is faced with an existential choice at the ballot box and Britain gets ready to end 14 years of Conservative Party rule. Also on the show: the inside story of an environmental crime investigation, a sports special and an arch-bishop on trial for schism.

Frontal image of Labour Party candidate Sir Keir Starmer

Frontal image of Labour Party candidate Sir Keir Starmer

AfricaLink News: 04 July 2024

Kenya: President turns to IMF ++ Sudan: More displacement as war intensifies ++ UK: election forecasts opposition gains

Granit Xhaka grimaces as he looks towards the center of the screen

Granit Xhaka grimaces as he looks towards the center of the screen

Euro 2024: The remarkable rise of Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka has turned perceptions upside-down to help make Switzerland Euro 2024 contenders.

Ed Davey seen against a blue sky, mid bungee jump

Ed Davey seen against a blue sky, mid bungee jump

UK politicians go all out in quest for the vote

DW looks back at the lengths Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer and other candidates went to in an effort to excite voters.

British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer talks to a television crew outside the BBC Headquarters

British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer talks to a television crew outside the BBC Headquarters

UK election: Who is Labour Party leader Keir Starmer?

The opposition Labour Party is the overwhelming favorite to win, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

A British Immigration Enforcement officer (L) and an Interforce security officer (2L), escort migrants, picked up at sea by an Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat whilst they were attempting to cross the English Channel

A British Immigration Enforcement officer (L) and an Interforce security officer (2L), escort migrants, picked up at sea by an Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat whilst they were attempting to cross the English Channel

UK election: Migration on voters' minds

Both major parties in the UK have campaigned on curbing mass migration — but businesses hope they won't follow through.

Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks on the campaign trail

Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks on the campaign trail

Will UK Labour leader Keir Starmer realign with EU?

Labour leader Keir Starmer looks set to become the UK's next prime minister. How, if at all, will this affect the EU?

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak collects bags of food at a McDonalds branch

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak collects bags of food at a McDonalds branch

UK election: Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer wrap up campaigns

Is Britain headed for a Labour election landslide, ending 14 years of a Conservative government?

Keir Starmer stands with voters holding Labour signs

Keir Starmer stands with voters holding Labour signs

UK election: Labour appears set for big victory

All polls point to deep dissatisfaction with the current Conservative government under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

London: homeless people lie in their sleeping bags at a building in central London

London: homeless people lie in their sleeping bags at a building in central London

UK poverty lurks behind glittering facade of election

Many Londoners, grappling with inflation and a poverty crisis, lack faith in politicians to improve the status quo.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seen standing on stage

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seen standing on stage

UK election: Voters weigh economic concerns ahead of polls

As the UK readies for the general election, the question is how much the two main parties differ on economic policy.

British Airways Boeing 777-200ER

British Airways Boeing 777-200ER

UK govt, British Airways sued over Kuwait hostage crisis

There are also claims, denied by the UK government, that London put undercover operatives on board and delayed take-off.

A woman in a flowing white gown with long hair sings on a darkened stage

A woman in a flowing white gown with long hair sings on a darkened stage

Soprano Pretty Yende goes from small town to world stage

This South African soprano sang at the coronation of Charles III, and is in demand on stages around the world.

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

How the younger set live in Amsterdam, soprano Pretty Yende and tips for a visit to Paris.

An inflatable dinghy carrying migrants crosses the English Channel on March 06, 2024

An inflatable dinghy carrying migrants crosses the English Channel on March 06, 2024

Ahead of UK election, parties target migrants to win votes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to win with the slogan "Stop the boats." Even the opposition wants to curb immigration.

To the Point | Totale Englisch

To the Point | Totale Englisch

In broken Britain, a new start with Labour?

Four years after Brexit and shortly before elections, what's the state of the British economy?

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange peers out the window of a plane

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange peers out the window of a plane

Julian Assange leaves UK, agrees to plea deal

The WikiLeaks founder will appear in a US jurisdiction court where he'll plead guilty to espionage counts.

Ajay Hinduja outside court in Geneva

Ajay Hinduja outside court in Geneva

UK's richest family get jail terms for exploiting staff

The Hinduja family forced vulnerable domestic workers from India to work long hours for a pittance in Switzerland.

English and Serbian supporters in Gelsenkirchen stadium

English and Serbian supporters in Gelsenkirchen stadium

UEFA Euro 2024: Weak beer no problem for happy England fans

German authorities implemented a raft of measures for England's opening game, mostly centered on alcohol.

A stack of sandwiches with various fillings, cut into triangles

A stack of sandwiches with various fillings, cut into triangles

What goes into a good sandwich?

Sandwich expert and author Max Halley stacks up his favorites.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty in Normandy at D-Day commemorations alongside WWII veterans

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty in Normandy at D-Day commemorations alongside WWII veterans

UK's Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day commemoration early

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak flew home for an interview, missing a major D-Day event.

D-Day veteran John Roberts poses with his birthday card from King Charles III and Queen Camilla

D-Day veteran John Roberts poses with his birthday card from King Charles III and Queen Camilla

UK's last WWII vets mark D-Day anniversary

Eighty years after the Allies' invasion, the last witnesses look back on the beginning of the end of World War II.

Photo issued by the Bank of England of the new banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III which will be issued for the first time on Wednesday.

Photo issued by the Bank of England of the new banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III which will be issued for the first time on Wednesday.

UK: King Charles banknotes enter circulation

Banknotes bearing the image of King Charles have begun to appear in British wallets.

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Is it time to promote African languages?

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Is it time to promote African languages?

Street Debate: Is it time to promote African languages?

In Tanzania — the heartland of Swahili — we ask how we can promote local languages while staying ahead in the world.

Jon Benjamin, representative of the British Embassy in Mexico

Jon Benjamin, representative of the British Embassy in Mexico

UK ambassador to Mexico reportedly sacked after rifle joke

Ambassador Benjamin was seen in a video jokingly pointing a rifle toward staff members.

A group of people sliding down a hill

A group of people sliding down a hill

UK: Brockworth's cheese rolling race comes with free bruises

Glory, honor and cheese await the winner of the crazy cheese race in Gloucestershire's village of Brockworth.

Gemeiner Regenwurm,

Gemeiner Regenwurm,

Worm-charming festival in UK lures the wild and the slimy

Crowds gathered to show off the wildest and weirdest ways to woo a worm out of the ground.

Speaking outside Downing Street no. 10, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces the date for the UK general election

Speaking outside Downing Street no. 10, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces the date for the UK general election

UK's Sunak announces general election to be held on July 4

"Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future," the prime minister said.

Rishi Sunak at a pulput in front of 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak at a pulput in front of 10 Downing Street

UK's Rishi Sunak calls general election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office made the announcement after speculation had mounted through the day.