Nov 30 Barbados becomes a republic after bidding farewell to British monarchy By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The drive to become a republic began more than two decades ago and culminated with the island’s Parliament electing its first ever president last month in a two-thirds majority vote. Continue reading
Nov 24 Dozens perish as migrant boat capsizes in English Channel By Sylvia Hui, Michel Spingler, Associated Press At least 31 migrants bound for Britain died Wednesday when their boat sank in the English Channel, in what France’s interior minister called the biggest migration tragedy on the dangerous crossing to date. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 7:40 Britain invests in planting forests to fight climate change By Willem Marx In the race to reach carbon neutrality, the British government and other private stakeholders have set out on a daunting task: reforesting Great Britain by planting around 75,000 acres of woodland each year by 2025. The goal is to off-set… Continue watching
Apr 17 The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Sitting by herself at the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday, Queen Elizabeth cut a regal, but solitary figure: still the monarch, but now alone. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Royal family holds funeral for Prince Philip By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Although it is a scaled-down service because of the pandemic, hundreds of servicemen and women from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force will take part in the funeral procession. Continue reading
Apr 10 Philip's funeral April 17 at Windsor Castle; Harry to attend By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prince Philip’s royal ceremonial funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle — a slimmed-down service amid the COVID-19 pandemic that will be entirely closed to the public. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 7:17 Ancient Stonehenge faces modern problems with plans for a nearby tunnel to ease traffic By Malcolm Brabant The Stonehenge landscape, one of the most visited ancient sites in England, is in the spotlight as a possible solution to a modern problem. Could tunneling through it help ease heavy traffic flow in the surrounding streets? Archeologists and activists… Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 7:12 Denmark is introducing vaccine passports, eliminating the need to quarantine By Malcolm Brabant, Layla Quran Europe's tourist industry has taken a beating during this pandemic, spurring Denmark to introduce vaccine passports as a way to boost travel. The digital documents will provide proof of a traveler’s COVID-related health, eliminating the need to quarantine upon arrival… Continue watching
Feb 03 Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission By Danica Kirka, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: UK imposes new lockdown amid coronavirus surge In our news wrap Monday, the United Kingdom imposed a new lockdown as the coronavirus variant spreads, Washington, D.C. activates National Guard ahead of expected protests against certifying President-elect Biden's win, a British judge refuses to send WikiLeaks founder Julian… Continue watching