World Apr 21 How the war in Ukraine is threatening Britain’s historic steam engines The war in Ukraine has had an effect on many aspects of life all around the world. Inflation, especially in the price of coal, is jeopardizing the future of some of Britain’s living and breathing museums, the country’s heritage railway…
World Mar 16 Mudlarkers uncover archaeological treasures along London’s river banks The phrase "One person's trash is another's treasure," certainly applies to author Lara Maiklem. She is what's known as a "mudlarker" and spends her spare time scouring the shores of London’s River Thames for artifacts. Maiklem wrote a best-selling book…
World Feb 15 Activists say UK government not keeping asylum-seeking minors safe as hundreds go missing Britain expects three to four thousand unaccompanied children to cross the English Channel in small boats this year. The government is trying to devise a way to keep these young asylum seekers safe after the abduction of 200 unaccompanied minors…
World Jan 16 UN and EU call on Greece to stop prosecuting migrant rescue groups The human rights arms of the United Nations and the European Union have called on Greece to stop criminalizing pro-refugee non-profit groups. Both the U.N. and E.U. say targeting humanitarian groups with prosecutions is having a chilling effect on the…
World Dec 12 Increasing number of people in United Kingdom go hungry because of price spikes A winter of discontent is coming for the United Kingdom. Monday, the first in what will be weeks of nationwide strikes across professions began in protest of the skyrocketing living costs. Now, a bleak winter forces many to decide whether…
World Nov 14 United Kingdom and France agree to crack down on migrant crossings in the English Channel Britain will pay France at least $75 million a year in a deal designed to reduce illegal migration across the English Channel. A record 40,000 asylum seekers have crossed so far this year. As part of the deal, the French…
World Oct 24 Rishi Sunak selected as United Kingdom’s third prime minister this year For the second time in a matter of weeks, the people of the United Kingdom are about to get a new prime minister. The governing Conservatives selected Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss who was forced out following a catastrophic…
World Oct 06 Despite high gun ownership, Scandinavia remains largely free of firearm violence Survivors of Norway’s deadliest massacre are urging the United States to tighten up gun laws to put an end to school shootings. In Sweden, sporadic gang-fueled gun crime just helped install a far-right party in power. Both countries have relatively…
World Sep 26 Pandemic and Russian threats prompt more Swedes to prepare for doomsday scenarios Recent threats from Russian President Putin and the COVID pandemic are showing the world how swiftly society can grind to a halt. In Sweden, with its bid to join NATO and the war in Ukraine, citizens are being encouraged to…
World Sep 19 Queen Elizabeth remembered in elaborate and poignant state funeral Queen Elizabeth II was honored Monday with an elaborate and poignant state funeral in London before being taken to her final resting place at Windsor Castle. Malcolm Brabant reports on the sights and the sounds of a remarkable day.