Katie Engelhart
Margaret Thatcher Wanted to Reinstate Death Penalty for Northern Irish 'Terrorists,' Show Newly Released Files
The divisive former UK prime minister wanted to try and crush the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland by reinstating capital punishment, according to historic documents released today.
2014 VICE News Awards: Least Sexy Legislation — The UK's New Porn Laws
Britain's Parliamentarians banned fisting and urination in UK-produced internet porn. But the public did not take it lying down.
British Government Says It Did Not Operate 'System' of Abuse in Colonial Kenya
The UK maintains it did not kill or torture Kenyans in the '50s, but claims that even if it had, modern-day Britain can't be held responsible.
Protesters Fight Against Harsh UK Porn Laws With A Massive "Face-Sitting"
Protesters gather at the British parliament on Friday to protest the regulations on internet pornography that many feel restrict female pleasure.
Freed from Guantanamo, Six Detainees Begin New Life in Uruguay
Four Syrians, one Tunisian and one Palestinian have been flown from the US military prison in Cuba to their new home in South America. VICE News asks what they can expect in the Spanish-speaking country of 3.4 million.
Mother of Convicted Man Urges Government to Welcome Returning Jihadis with 'Good Intentions'
The mother of convicted man says heavy sentencing of terrorists will deter concerned families from contacting the police.
Putin Accuses Western 'Enemies' of Building New Iron Curtain Around Russia
The Russian leader also used his annual address to insist Moscow was right to annex Crimea as a holy site akin to Jerusalem's Temple Mount.
China Has Blocked a British Mission to Hong Kong — and the UK Parliament Isn't Happy About It
The Chinese government has refused visas to lawmakers planning an inquiry into the pro-democracy protests in the former British colony.
UK Debates Approach to Child Sex Abuse Prevention as Pedophile Outs Himself on TV
In Germany, Prevention Project Dunkenfeld offers treatment to those who confess desires towards children. As Britain confronts a growing problem of child abuse, the prevailing approach to the issue is being re-examined.
New Counter-Terrorism Bill Will Prohibit 'Extremist' Speakers from British Universities
On Monday, British Home Secretary Theresa May noted that schools and colleges will have a statutory duty to curtail extremist speech and "help prevent people from being drawn into terrorism."
Russian Warships Speed Towards Australia Ahead of Tense G20 Summit
A Russian fleet is sailing towards Brisbane, where Vladimir Putin is headed for a thorny encounter with world leaders at a time of growing recriminations over his role in the Ukraine crisis.
Has Britain Abandoned Its Afghan Interpreters?
As the UK pulls out of Afghanistan, it has been accused of leaving the locals who served its forces to face threats of retribution and even death. Next month, three former employees take their case to the British High Court.