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United Kingdom

Climate change gives England's winemakers 'harvest of the century'

"Growing grapes here is a really stupid thing to do. There are better places to grow grapes, so if you can do it here you can do it anywhere in the world."

USA

Singer R Kelly pleads not guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse

Singer R Kelly, charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse, pleads not guilty

USA

Netanyahu's embrace of far-right extremists may seal his fate

Analysis: Israel's PM is facing an election challenge from a new alliance — and is potentially bringing extremists closer to the center of power.

USA

U.S.-born ISIS bride: I'll have 'no problem' returning despite Trump decree

"I know in fact that I was a citizen. When I tried filing for a passport it was very easy. It came in 10 days," the Alabama woman told NBC News.

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USA

Spanish woman dies after meal at Michelin-starred restaurant

The 46-year-old woman died after eating with her husband and 12-year-old son, who also fell ill, at Restaurant Riff last Saturday.

USA

Church of England changes 400-year-old rule about Sunday services

It will no longer be required for all churches to hold a Sunday service due to declining attendance and many priests responsible for multiple churches.

USA

The 'clear and beautiful ocean' is focus of latest battle over Okinawa

The region hosts about two-thirds of the dedicated U.S.-only bases in Japan despite accounting for less than 1 percent of the country's land area.

USA

Bishops offer 'financial gesture' to sex abuse victims in France

Some priests have escaped punishment because the statute of limitations on sex crimes against minors had run out.

USA

U.S. to leave about 200 troops in Syria, White House says

A "small peacekeeping group" will remain in Syria "for period of time," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said, confirming an NBC News report.

USA

'El Chapo's' sons indicted on drug conspiracy charges

Prosecutors allege the two brothers conspired to distribute in the U.S. cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana from Mexico and elsewhere in the world.

USA

Driver charged with murder of pregnant mother after clash over smoking

The 35-year-old suspect was allegedly asked by a father not to blow smoke in his children's direction, and then plowed his car into the family.

USA

Peter Tork of the Monkees dies at 77

"There are no words right now...heart broken over the loss of my Monkee brother, Peter Tork," bandmate Micky Dolenz said.

Venezuela

Maduro says he will close Venezuela's border with Brazil

Maduro will close Venezuela's border with Brazil, considering closing Colombian border

USA

Ohio man punches lawyer in court after receiving 47-year sentence

"All I remember is waking up on the floor underneath the table," the lawyer said.

USA

Jussie Smollett blasted by Chicago police for exploiting city's racial divide for personal gain

"'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," said Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson.

USA

DC cancels comic book about Jesus Christ's second coming amid backlash

The "Second Coming" was centered on Jesus teaming up with a superhero named Sun-Man.

USA

Authorities are warning parents about '48-Hour Challenge'

"We don't know that anyone is doing it yet and but we saw it out there and we wanted to present it to parents," police in Indiana said.

USA

Pope at abuse summit: 'Listen to the cry of the young who want justice'

Catholic officials in many parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia still deny that clergy sex abuse exists or downplay the problem.

USA

Netanyahu cozies up to far-right parties; centrists respond with own alliance

The Israeli PM's strongest challengers joined forces Thursday. The centrist candidates are aiming to end Netanyahu's decade in power.

USA

Europeans watch Brexit chaos in 'disbelief and bewilderment'

"There is disbelief and bewilderment. It is impossible to comprehend how badly this has been handled."