Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner replaces Adam Smith on UK banknote
A new British banknote features 19th century English painter J. M. W. Turner, best known for his oil paintings and watercolors of seascapes and other landscapes.
Now for the hard part: EU-UK trade talks to be complicated
LONDON — If you thought the drawn-out battle over the U.K.’s departure from the European Union was painful, wait until you see what comes next. While Britain formally left the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday, the hard work…
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News Wrap: U.S. steps up screenings for novel coronavirus
In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. health officials have ramped up efforts to contain the spread of a deadly virus outbreak that started in China. Twenty airports and other sites will now monitor for sick travelers; Sec. of Health and…
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How a ‘progressive’ new arrangement for the British royal family could work
The British monarchy is in the midst of one of its most tumultuous times in recent history. Queen Elizabeth announced Monday that she would be open to a new arrangement that would allow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to pursue…
The royal family is said to be “hurt'' by Harry and Meghan's statement Wednesday that they want to step down from being senior royals. But the queen, Charles and William have told their teams to work with government and the…
In our news wrap Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for unity after winning a resounding new mandate to carry out Brexit. His Conservatives captured a commanding majority in Parliament in Thursday’s election. Also, in Algeria, a former prime minister…
The United Kingdom has voted in its third parliamentary election since 2015. The country is sharply divided, and the outcome will result in fundamental changes to British policy for generations to come. Nick Schifrin reports on what appears to be…
The United Kingdom goes to the polls Thursday in what is being considered the most significant election since the end of World War II. Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs a clear majority in Parliament to force through a deal…
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