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Chancellor Jeffrey Osborne: Barack Obama confuses George with soul star

US president reportedly called George Osborne 'Jeffrey' three times during chancellor's G8 presentation on tax avoidance

As swingeing government cuts bite, critics may have questioned George Osborne's soul, but Barack Obama appears to have no such doubts about the chancellor.

Edward Snowden spoke, so why did the British press turn a deaf ear?

Why did the majority of the British press ignore a story regarded as hugely important by newspapers in the United States and Europe and, for the matter, the rest of the world?

On Monday, Edward Snowden - the National Security Agency whistleblower regarded as the most wanted

Is it Math or Maths?

This is an American blog, but I am a British blogger. That naturally causes occasional tensions, especially when it comes to spelling. And the biggest issue? Math or maths.

Germany's Spies Have NSA Envy: Currently Working To Build Their Own Comprehensive Snooping System

One unfortunate knock-on effect of the revelations about the extent of NSA information gathering seems to be that the spies in other countries are starting to feel under-informed by comparison.

Video: Is your brain predisposed to make you love Rolls-Royce?

XCAR has taken a look at what could very well be one of the most quintessential British cars ever built: the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche.

No, Nigella Lawson's Public Choking Isn't a 'Private' Matter

After pictures surfaced this weekend of British mogul Charles Saatchi choking his wife Nigella Lawson during what appeared to be an argument in a restaurant, the mostly well-meaning public response has ranged from "God, that's awful" to "GET A DIVORCE!" Actually, the

Woods out of action until British Open due to elbow strain

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods has been diagnosed with a left elbow strain that will keep him out of competition until next month's British Open at Muirfield, the world number one said on Wednesday.

Britain fails to get EU backing for Hezbollah blacklisting

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A British drive to put Hezbollah's armed wing on the EU's terror list again ran into resistance on Wednesday from governments concerned it would fuel instability in the Middle East, diplomats said.

The Royal Ascot Tradition Continues With British VIPs, Fancy Hats, and Festivities

The 2013 Royal Ascot kicked off this week, and famous royals like Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie have been rockin' their fancy toppers as part of the long-standing tradition.

Watch Brad Paisley Jam With the Rolling Stones in Philadelphia

Brad Paisley became the latest star to appear onstage with the Rolling Stones on Tuesday night (June 18) in Philadelphia. The superstar singer-songwriter and guitarist joined the legendary British rockers for a killer rendition of 'Dead Flowers.