Great Britain's Prince Philip Dies At Age 99
As Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history. He died Friday at Windsor Castle.
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Buckingham Palace Responds To Allegations In Harry And Meghan's Oprah Interview
"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," said a statement released on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously."
China Will No Longer Recognize British Hong Kong Travel Document
Britain had offered Hong Kong holders of overseas citizenship a path to residency and citizenship in the U.K. China rejects the move as an infringement on its sovereignty.
How Worried Should We Be About The New U.K. Coronavirus Variant?
Mathematical modeling suggests that the mutations in this variant make the virus more transmissible. What does that mean for preventive measures — and the new vaccines?
'Time To Leave Brexit Behind': EU And U.K. Agree To Last-Minute Trade Deal
The agreement comes a week before the Brexit transition period ends. The pact averts a worst-case divorce that would have hurt the EU economy but damaged the British economy even more.
Brexit: French Fishermen Worry What A Trade Deal May Mean For Them
"It's not like we have the Atlantic Ocean to fish in," a French fisherman tells NPR. "Here, we're in the Channel. In an hour and a half, I'm in English waters. If that's off limits, I'm dead."
U.K.-France Border Reopens Amid Spread Of New Coronavirus Strain
The countries reached a deal Tuesday after France initially closed its borders to U.K. travelers on Sunday following news of an outbreak of a new strain of the coronavirus in England.
What We Know About The New U.K. Variant Of Coronavirus — And What We Need To Find Out
There's cause for concern. But how concerned should we be? Here's a rundown of the current thinking on key issues as transmission, severity of disease — and effectiveness of vaccines.
BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant
"Scientifically, it is highly likely that the immune response by this vaccine also can deal with the new virus variant," BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin said Tuesday.
Support For Scottish Independence Is Growing, Partly Due To U.K.'s COVID-19 Response
Recent polls show consistent support among Scots for leaving Great Britain. Many in Scotland think Prime Minister Boris Johnson is poorly suited to handle the pandemic and trust Scottish leaders more.