World Mar 15 London police protest response stokes outrage ahead of crime bill British police officers' decision to break up a weekend vigil for a woman killed after being abducted while walking home at night in London has touched off a national debate in Britain.
World Mar 11 Prince William defends royal family against racism claims Prince William defended Britain's monarchy Thursday against accusations of bigotry made by his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan, insisting the family is not racist.
World Mar 04 Hospitalized Prince Philip has successful heart procedure Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has had a successful heart procedure in a London hospital.
Health Feb 11 AstraZeneca expects new version of its COVID-19 vaccine by fall AstraZeneca said it expects to have a new version of its COVID-19 vaccine, as drugmakers respond to concerns about emerging variants of the disease that may be more transmissible or resistant to existing vaccines.
Health Feb 03 Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission The study also suggested that a single dose of the AstraZeneca formula provides protection for 12 weeks, which could vindicate the British government's controversial strategy of delaying the second shot.
World Feb 03 UK tests house-to-house in hunt for new COVID-19 variant House-by-house COVID-19 testing has begun in some communities in England as authorities try to extinguish a new variant of the coronavirus before it spreads widely and undermines a nationwide vaccination program.
World Jan 08 London mayor warns of city's critical COVID situation as virus spreads fast London’s mayor has declared the capital’s COVID-19 situation to be critical, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals, as the country authorized a third vaccine for emergency use.
World Jan 06 UK leader vows to use 'every second' to vaccinate vulnerable Lawmakers were recalled from their Christmas recess to discuss new restrictions that took effect at midnight as part of England's third national lockdown. They are expected to approve the government's stay-home order and other measures.
World Jan 05 UK hospitals struggle, as contagious virus variant sweeps Britain Pressure on the nation's hospitals forced the hand of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has plunged the country into its third national lockdown.
Health Jan 04 Vaccination campaign picks up speed around the world Britain has begun dispensing the second vaccine in its arsenal. But authorities in France and elsewhere in Europe are coming under fire for slow rollouts and delays.