Britain’s chief scientist says new coronavirus variant may be more deadly
There is growing confidence that the variant is up to 70% more easily passed on than the original coronavirus strain, Patrick Vallance said.
UK judge refuses US extradition request for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
The judge found that Assange was likely to kill himself if held under harsh U.S. prison conditions.
Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from European Union
A different U.K.-EU trade deal will bring new restrictions and red tape, but for British Brexit supporters, it means reclaiming national independence from the EU and its web of rules.
UK and EU say they’ve reached a breakthrough post-Brexit trade agreement
Britain and the European Union have struck a provisional free-trade agreement that should avert New Year chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses after years of Brexit turmoil.
Third major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is up to 90% effective in early trials and can be stored at refrigerator temperatures, the company said.
Former US poet laureate Louise Glück wins Nobel prize for literature
She joins a handful of American poets who have received the prize, which has been dominated by novelists since the first award in 1901.
UK leader Boris Johnson urges ‘spirit of togetherness’ to combat virus as he unveils new restrictions
Johnson warned of a “perilous turning point” and said the new restrictions could last for six months.
US, Canada and UK accuse Russia of hacking coronavirus vaccine trials
The persistent and ongoing attacks are seen by intelligence officials as an effort to steal intellectual property, rather than to disrupt research.
In court testimony, Johnny Depp denies violence during ‘tailspin’ marriage to Amber Heard
Johnny Depp said Thursday that his relationship with Amber Heard was “a crime scene waiting to happen,” but denied assaulting his ex-wife during a drug-fueled rampage in Australia while he was filming a “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie.
World leaders honor veterans in commemoration of D-Day 75th anniversary
President Trump was among 16 leaders attending several events throughout the day in England to mark the Allied invasion of German-occupied northern France on June 6, 1944.
UK lawmakers again reject May’s Brexit plan, leaving deal with EU in tatters
It follows defeats by even wider margins in January and March, and leaves the government’s blueprint for exiting the bloc in tatters.
UK Prime Minister May says she’ll step down if Brexit deal OK’d
May told a party meeting of legislators that she was aware of a desire for a new approach - and new leadership - in the second phase of the Brexit negotiations.