World Nov 04 Countries pledge to phase out coal on climate summit sidelines Critics noted the several major economies still have not set a date for ending their dependence on the fuel that is a major source of planet-warming emissions.
Politics Oct 28 Assange lawyer dismisses U.S. promises over extradition Assange's lawyer, Edward Fitzgerald, told Britain's High Court that the Australian was too mentally ill to be extradited to the United States to face trial.
World Aug 18 UK’s Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat In a packed and emotional session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced accusations Wednesday of needlessly abandoning Afghanistan to the whims of the Taliban and of undermining Britain's position in the world.
World Jul 12 Johnson says England will lift last virus restrictions on July 19 despite rise in cases He said although risks of the pandemic remain, legal restrictions will be replaced by a recommendation that people wear masks in crowded places and on public transport.
World Jul 08 Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan The prime minister declined to give details about the troop withdrawal, citing security reasons. But he said that "all British troops assigned to NATO's mission in Afghanistan are now returning home," adding that "most of our personnel have already left."…
World Mar 14 London police under pressure over clashes at women’s protest London’s Metropolitan Police force was under heavy pressure Sunday to explain its actions during a vigil for a woman whom one of the force’s own officers is accused of murdering.
Politics Mar 09 Piers Morgan quits talk show after comments about Meghan The U.K.'s media watchdog said earlier Tuesday it was launching an investigation into the show under its harm and offense rules after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Morgan's comments on Meghan.
World Jan 04 England to start new virus lockdown until mid-February British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new version of the coronavirus.
World Dec 20 Several EU nations halt UK flights, fearing virus variant Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Italy all announced restrictions on U.K. travel, hours after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Christmas shopping and gatherings in southern England must be canceled because of rapidly spreading infections blamed on the…
World Dec 19 UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a new, stricter level of coronavirus restrictions on London and much of southern England on Saturday to curb rapidly spreading infections. In announcing the more restrictive category, Johnson said that a fast-moving new variant…