Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter months.

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Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter months.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Prince Andrew's lawyers question service of legal documents

LONDON (AP) — A U.S. court will hold a pretrial conference Monday in the civil suit filed by a woman who claims Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her as the two sides argue over whether the prince was properly served with documents in the case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Prince Andrew's lawyers question service of legal documents

LONDON (AP) — A U.S. court will hold a pretrial conference Monday in the civil suit filed by a woman who claims Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her as the two sides argue over whether the prince was properly served with documents in the case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Prince Andrew's lawyers question service of legal documents

LONDON (AP) — A U.S. court will hold a pretrial conference Monday in the civil suit filed by a woman who claims Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her as the two sides argue over whether the prince was properly served with documents in the case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Prince Andrew's lawyers question service of legal documents

LONDON (AP) — A U.S. court will hold a pretrial conference Monday in the civil suit filed by a woman who claims Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her as the two sides argue over whether the prince was properly served with documents in the case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Once-gloomy scientist says future UK lockdowns unlikely

LONDON (AP) — A British scientist who gained prominence for issuing dire warnings about the spread of COVID-19 said Saturday the U.K. is unlikely to need future lockdowns, although new infections may rise significantly as social interactions increase.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Once-gloomy scientist says future UK lockdowns unlikely

LONDON (AP) — A British scientist who gained prominence for issuing dire warnings about the spread of COVID-19 said Saturday the U.K. is unlikely to need future lockdowns, although new infections may rise significantly as social interactions increase.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Once-gloomy scientist says future UK lockdowns unlikely

LONDON (AP) — A British scientist who gained prominence for issuing dire warnings about the spread of COVID-19 said Saturday the U.K. is unlikely to need future lockdowns, although new infections may rise significantly as social interactions increase.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Once-gloomy scientist says future UK lockdowns unlikely

LONDON (AP) — A British scientist who gained prominence for issuing dire warnings about the spread of COVID-19 said Saturday the U.K. is unlikely to need future lockdowns, although new infections may rise significantly as social interactions increase.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

UK eases travel restrictions as industry lobbies for more

LONDON (AP) — Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and the European Union on Monday as travel industry leaders urged the government to further ease restrictions and allow people to enjoy the benefits of a successful COVID-19 inoculation program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

UK eases travel restrictions as industry lobbies for more

LONDON (AP) — Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and the European Union on Monday as travel industry leaders urged the government to further ease restrictions and allow people to enjoy the benefits of a successful COVID-19 inoculation program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

UK eases travel restrictions as industry lobbies for more

LONDON (AP) — Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and the European Union on Monday as travel industry leaders urged the government to further ease restrictions and allow people to enjoy the benefits of a successful COVID-19 inoculation program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from soccer matches as authorities continue to respond to the lawlessness connected to England’s loss in the final of the European soccer championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from soccer matches as authorities continue to respond to the lawlessness connected to England’s loss in the final of the European soccer championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from soccer matches as authorities continue to respond to the lawlessness connected to England’s loss in the final of the European soccer championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

William, Harry to unveil Diana statue as royal rift simmers

LONDON (AP) — They were once so close.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Diana legacy lingers as fans mark late royal’s 60th birthday

LONDON (AP) — Most people wouldn’t volunteer to walk through a minefield. Princess Diana did it twice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

William, Harry to unveil Diana statue as royal rift simmers

LONDON (AP) — They were once so close.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

William, Harry to unveil Diana statue as royal rift simmers

LONDON (AP) — They were once so close.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Diana legacy lingers as fans mark late royal’s 60th birthday

LONDON (AP) — Most people wouldn’t volunteer to walk through a minefield. Princess Diana did it twice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Diana legacy lingers as fans mark late royal’s 60th birthday

LONDON (AP) — Most people wouldn’t volunteer to walk through a minefield. Princess Diana did it twice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from the European Union.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from the European Union.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from the European Union.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Australia, Britain reach a free trade deal, cut many tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from the European Union.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president to meet the queen

LONDON (AP) — Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 pledge to share, but jostle for ground in the sandbox

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Group of Seven leaders brought pledges to share vaccine doses and make a fairer global economy Friday to a seaside summit in England, where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic should not be allowed to leave a “lasting scar” on the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Aid groups appeal to G-7 for cash to get shots into arms

FALMOUTH, England (AP) — Rich nations must do more than just donate surplus vaccines if they hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic, according to public health experts and humanitarian groups that are calling for money, increased production and logistical support to help developing countries where the virus is still raging.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 leaders agree to end support for unabated coal power

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the Group of Seven nations have agreed to end direct government support for unabated coal power generation, or the use of coal without technology to reduce is carbon emissions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president to meet the queen

LONDON (AP) — Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — The Group of Seven leaders aim to end their first summit in two years with a punchy set of promises Sunday, including vaccinating the world against coronavirus, making huge corporations pay their fair share of taxes and tackling climate change with a blend of technology …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 pledge to share, but jostle for ground in the sandbox

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Group of Seven leaders brought pledges to share vaccine doses and make a fairer global economy Friday to a seaside summit in England, where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic should not be allowed to leave a “lasting scar” on the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Aid groups appeal to G-7 for cash to get shots into arms

FALMOUTH, England (AP) — Rich nations must do more than just donate surplus vaccines if they hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic, according to public health experts and humanitarian groups that are calling for money, increased production and logistical support to help developing countries where the virus is still raging.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Aid groups appeal to G-7 for cash to get shots into arms

FALMOUTH, England (AP) — Rich nations must do more than just donate surplus vaccines if they hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic, according to public health experts and humanitarian groups that are calling for money, increased production and logistical support to help developing countries where the virus is still raging.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president to meet the queen

LONDON (AP) — Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 pledge to share, but jostle for ground in the sandbox

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Group of Seven leaders brought pledges to share vaccine doses and make a fairer global economy Friday to a seaside summit in England, where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic should not be allowed to leave a “lasting scar” on the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president to meet the queen

LONDON (AP) — Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

G-7 pledge to share, but jostle for ground in the sandbox

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Group of Seven leaders brought pledges to share vaccine doses and make a fairer global economy Friday to a seaside summit in England, where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic should not be allowed to leave a “lasting scar” on the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president set to meet queen

LONDON (AP) — Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president set to meet queen

LONDON (AP) — Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee in private ceremony

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancée, Carrie Symonds, in a small private ceremony that came at the end of a tumultuous week during which a former top aide said he was unfit for office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee in private ceremony

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancée, Carrie Symonds, in a small private ceremony that came at the end of a tumultuous week during which a former top aide said he was unfit for office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee in private ceremony

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancée, Carrie Symonds, in a small private ceremony that came at the end of a tumultuous week during which a former top aide said he was unfit for office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee in private ceremony

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancée, Carrie Symonds, in a small private ceremony that came at the end of a tumultuous week during which a former top aide said he was unfit for office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Joy for UK pubs and hugs tempered by rise in virus variant

LONDON (AP) — Drinks were raised in toasts and reunited friends hugged each other as thousands of U.K. pubs and restaurants opened Monday for indoor service for the first time since early January. Yet the prime minister sounded a cautious tone, warning about a more contagious COVID-19 variant that threatens …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Joy for UK pubs and hugs tempered by rise in virus variant

LONDON (AP) — Drinks were raised in toasts and reunited friends hugged each other as thousands of U.K. pubs and restaurants opened Monday for indoor service for the first time since early January. Yet the prime minister sounded a cautious tone, warning about a more contagious COVID-19 variant that threatens …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Joy for UK pubs and hugs tempered by rise in virus variant

LONDON (AP) — Drinks were raised in toasts and reunited friends hugged each other as thousands of U.K. pubs and restaurants opened Monday for indoor service for the first time since early January. Yet the prime minister sounded a cautious tone, warning about a more contagious COVID-19 variant that threatens …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge rules victims in 1971 Belfast shooting were innocent

LONDON (AP) — A coroner in Northern Ireland ruled Tuesday that 10 civilians killed during military operations in west Belfast half a century ago were innocent victims, clearing them of suggestions that they were shot for attacking British soldiers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge rules victims in 1971 Belfast shooting were innocent

LONDON (AP) — A coroner in Northern Ireland ruled Tuesday that 10 civilians killed during military operations in west Belfast half a century ago were innocent victims, clearing them of suggestions that they were shot for attacking British soldiers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge rules victims in 1971 Belfast shooting were innocent

LONDON (AP) — A coroner in Northern Ireland ruled Tuesday that 10 civilians killed during military operations in west Belfast half a century ago were innocent victims, clearing them of suggestions that they were shot for attacking British soldiers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK police on trial for soccer player Atkinson's murder

LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors accused a police officer Tuesday of using unnecessary force against a Black former Premier League soccer player, who died after being kicked in the head and shot with a stun gun.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK rushes to increase aid to India's health care system

LONDON (AP) — Britain rushed to increase aid for India’s teetering health care system on Sunday, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple with a surge in coronavirus infections that is killing thousands of people a day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK rushes to increase aid to India's health care system

LONDON (AP) — Britain rushed to increase aid for India’s teetering health care system on Sunday, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple with a surge in coronavirus infections that is killing thousands of people a day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK rushes to increase aid to India's health care system

LONDON (AP) — Britain rushed to increase aid for India’s teetering health care system on Sunday, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple with a surge in coronavirus infections that is killing thousands of people a day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK apologizes for racism in memorials to WWI dead

LONDON (AP) — British authorities apologized Thursday after an investigation found that at least 161,000 mostly African and Indian military service personnel who died during World War I weren’t properly honored due to “pervasive racism.” It said that number could possibly range up to 350,000.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK apologizes for racism in memorials to WWI dead

LONDON (AP) — British authorities apologized Thursday after an investigation found that at least 161,000 mostly African and Indian military service personnel who died during World War I weren’t properly honored due to “pervasive racism.” It said that number could possibly range up to 350,000.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UK apologizes for racism in memorials to WWI dead

LONDON (AP) — British authorities apologized Thursday after an investigation found that at least 161,000 mostly African and Indian military service personnel who died during World War I weren’t properly honored due to “pervasive racism.” It said that number could possibly range up to 350,000.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Commonwealth panel acknowledges racism in honoring war dead

LONDON (AP) — The British government and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission have apologized after an investigation found that at least 161,000 mostly Africans and Indians who died fighting for the British Empire during World War I weren’t properly honored due to “pervasive racism.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone

WINDSOR, England (AP) — 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.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone

WINDSOR, England (AP) — 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.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone

WINDSOR, England (AP) — 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.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone

WINDSOR, England (AP) — 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.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Prince Philip is laid to rest as somber queen sits alone

WINDSOR, England (AP) — As military bands played and a procession of royals escorted his coffin to the church, Prince Philip was laid to rest Saturday in a funeral ceremony that honored his lifetime of service to the U.K., the crown and his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Queen sits alone at funeral for Prince Philip to set example

WINDSOR, England (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II is sitting alone in the quire of St. George’s Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, the man who had been by her side for 73 years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Prince Philip's funeral procession gets ready in Windsor

WINDSOR, England (AP) — Military bands played and Queen Elizabeth II joined a procession Saturday at Windsor Castle ahead of a funeral where her husband Prince Philip was being remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith.” The service was saluting both his service in the Royal Navy and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen

WINDSOR, England (AP) — Prince Philip will be remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith” on Saturday, at a funeral that salutes both his service in the Royal Navy and his support for Queen Elizabeth II over three quarters of a century.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen

WINDSOR, England (AP) — Prince Philip will be remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith” on Saturday, at a funeral that salutes both his service in the Royal Navy and his support for Queen Elizabeth II over three quarters of a century.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

William, Harry remember Prince Philip's wit, service to UK

LONDON (AP) — Princes William and Harry paid tribute Monday to their grandfather, Prince Philip, remembering his wit, sense of duty and barbecue skills.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

William, Harry remember Prince Philip's wit, service to UK

LONDON (AP) — Princes William and Harry paid tribute Monday to their grandfather, Prince Philip, remembering his wit, sense of duty and barbecue skills.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his “dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

William, Harry remember Prince Philip's wit, service to UK

LONDON (AP) — Princes William and Harry paid tribute Monday to their grandfather, Prince Philip, remembering his wit, sense of duty and barbecue skills.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast

BELFAST (AP) — Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his “dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast

BELFAST (AP) — Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his “dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his “dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Prince Philip's funeral to be at Windsor Castle on April 17

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip’s funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK's Prince Philip honored with 41-gun salutes after death

LONDON (AP) — Military teams across the U.K. and on ships at sea fired 41-gun salutes Saturday to mark the death of Prince Philip, honoring the former naval officer and husband of Queen Elizabeth II who they considered one of their own.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Gun salutes mark death of UK's Prince Philip

LONDON (AP) — Gun salutes across the U.K., in Commonwealth countries and at sea are marking the death of Britain’s Prince Philip on Saturday as military leaders honor the former naval officer and husband of Queen Elizabeth II.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.'s COVID-19 vaccination program is beginning to break the link between infection and serious illness or death, according to the latest results from an ongoing study of the pandemic in England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast

BELFAST (AP) — Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast

BELFAST (AP) — Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.'s COVID-19 vaccination program is beginning to break the link between infection and serious illness or death, according to the latest results from an ongoing study of the pandemic in England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30s amid clot worry

LONDON (AP) — British authorities recommended Wednesday that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not be given to adults under 30 where possible because of strengthening evidence that the shot may be linked to rare blood clots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.'s COVID-19 vaccination program is beginning to break the link between infection and serious illness or death, according to the latest results from an ongoing study of the pandemic in England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30s amid clot worry

LONDON (AP) — British authorities recommended Wednesday that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not be given to adults under 30 where possible because of strengthening evidence that the shot may be linked to rare blood clots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30s amid clot worry

LONDON (AP) — British authorities recommended Wednesday that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not be given to adults under 30 where possible because of strengthening evidence that the shot may be linked to rare blood clots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

EU agency: Rare clots possibly linked to AstraZeneca shot

LONDON (AP) — The European Union drug regulator said Wednesday that it found a “possible link” between the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and a rare clotting disorder but declined to impose any new age restrictions, saying the benefits of the shot still outweigh risks. Its U.K. counterpart, however, said it would …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK variant hunters lead global race to stay ahead of COVID

LONDON (AP) — On March 4, 2020, when there were just 84 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.K., professor Sharon Peacock recognized that the country needed to expand its capacity to analyze the genetic makeup of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK variant hunters lead global race to stay ahead of COVID

LONDON (AP) — On March 4, 2020, when there were just 84 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.K., professor Sharon Peacock recognized that the country needed to expand its capacity to analyze the genetic makeup of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK variant hunters lead global race to stay ahead of COVID

LONDON (AP) — On March 4, 2020, when there were just 84 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.K., professor Sharon Peacock recognized that the country needed to expand its capacity to analyze the genetic makeup of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK variant hunters lead global race to stay ahead of COVID

LONDON (AP) — On March 4, 2020, when there were just 84 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.K., professor Sharon Peacock recognized that the country needed to expand its capacity to analyze the genetic makeup of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Half of UK adults have gotten one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Britain said Saturday that half the country’s adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as the government races to reach everyone over age 18 by the end of July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Half of UK adults have gotten one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Britain said Saturday that half the country’s adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as the government races to reach everyone over age 18 by the end of July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Half of UK adults have gotten one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Britain said Saturday that half the country’s adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as the government races to reach everyone over age 18 by the end of July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK faces vaccine shortfall, could delay shots for under 50s

LONDON (AP) — Britain is facing a shortfall in COVID-19 vaccine supplies that may delay the start of shots for people under 50 after deliveries from two suppliers were curtailed due to production and testing issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Half of UK adults have gotten one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Britain said Saturday that half the country’s adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as the government races to reach everyone over age 18 by the end of July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK faces vaccine shortfall, could delay shots for under 50s

LONDON (AP) — Britain is facing a shortfall in COVID-19 vaccine supplies that may delay the start of shots for people under 50 after deliveries from two suppliers were curtailed due to production and testing issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK faces vaccine shortfall, could delay shots for under 50s

LONDON (AP) — Britain is facing a shortfall in COVID-19 vaccine supplies that may delay the start of shots for people under 50 after deliveries from two suppliers were curtailed due to production and testing issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday by recommitting the U.S. to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK faces vaccine shortfall, could delay shots for under 50s

LONDON (AP) — Britain is facing a shortfall in COVID-19 vaccine supplies that may delay the start of shots for people under 50 after deliveries from two suppliers were curtailed due to production and testing issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK: Shortfall in vaccine deliveries will delay jabs

LONDON (AP) — British health authorities say COVID-19 vaccinations for people under age 50 may be delayed for up to a month amid a shortfall in supply, partly due to reduced deliveries from the Serum Institute of India.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday by recommitting the U.S. to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday by recommitting the U.S. to

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace’s response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy, with some observers criticizing the royal family for not forcefully condemning racism and suggesting the couple’s version of events may not be accurate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace’s response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy, with some observers criticizing the royal family for not forcefully condemning racism and suggesting the couple’s version of events may not be accurate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning'

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace’s response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy, with some observers criticizing the royal family for not forcefully condemning racism and suggesting the couple’s version of events may not be accurate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning'

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning'

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

No winners: UK waits for Harry, Meghan's take on royal split

LONDON (AP) — The timing couldn’t be worse for Harry and Meghan.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK, 4 nations fast-track review of modified COVID vaccines

LONDON (AP) — Regulators in the U.K. and four other countries have announced new rules to fast-track the development of modified COVID-19 vaccines to ensure drugmakers can move swiftly to target emerging variants of the disease.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

No winners: UK waits for Harry, Meghan's take on royal split

LONDON (AP) — The timing couldn’t be worse for Harry and Meghan.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

No winners: UK waits for Harry, Meghan's take on royal split

LONDON (AP) — The timing couldn’t be worse for Harry and Meghan.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK, 4 nations fast-track review of modified COVID vaccines

LONDON (AP) — Regulators in the U.K. and four other countries have announced new rules to fast-track the development of modified COVID-19 vaccines to ensure drugmakers can move swiftly to target emerging variants of the disease.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK, 4 nations fast-track review of modified COVID vaccines

LONDON (AP) — Regulators in the U.K. and four other countries have announced new rules to fast-track the development of modified COVID-19 vaccines to ensure drugmakers can move swiftly to target emerging variants of the disease.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pubs, haircuts, gyms must wait as UK lifts lockdown slowly

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday was setting out a road map for lifting one of Europe’s strictest national lockdowns — but the millions of Britons eager for a haircut or an evening out still face a long wait.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Shops, haircuts return in April as UK lifts lockdown slowly

LONDON (AP) — Children in England will return to class and people will be able to meet a friend outside for coffee in two weeks’ time, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday as he laid out a slow easing of one of Europe’s strictest pandemic lockdowns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK hits target: Gives at least 1 vaccine shot to 15 million

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Sunday that it had reached its goal of giving at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to the most vulnerable people in the country, increasing pressure on ministers to clarify when they will ease a lockdown imposed in early January.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl

LONDON (AP) — Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London’s 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain’s mouse-catcher in chief on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK hits target: Gives at least 1 vaccine shot to 15 million

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Sunday that it had reached its goal of giving at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to the most vulnerable people in the country, increasing pressure on ministers to clarify when they will ease a lockdown imposed in early January.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl

LONDON (AP) — Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London’s 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain’s mouse-catcher in chief on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl

LONDON (AP) — Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London’s 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain’s mouse-catcher in chief on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK hits target: Gives at least 1 vaccine shot to 15 million

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Sunday that it had reached its goal of giving at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to the most vulnerable people in the country, increasing pressure on ministers to clarify when they will ease a lockdown imposed in early January.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK hits target: Gives at least 1 vaccine shot to 15 million

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Sunday that it had reached its goal of giving at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to the most vulnerable people in the country, increasing pressure on ministers to clarify when they will ease a lockdown imposed in early January.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK says new study vindicates delaying 2nd virus vaccine shot

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s health chief has hailed a new study suggesting that a single dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine provides a high level of protection for 12 weeks, saying it supports the government’s contentious strategy of delaying the second shot so it can protect more people quickly with …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK says new study vindicates delaying 2nd virus vaccine shot

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s health chief has hailed a new study suggesting that a single dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine provides a high level of protection for 12 weeks, saying it supports the government’s contentious strategy of delaying the second shot so it can protect more people quickly with …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK: New study vindicates delaying 2nd virus vaccine dose

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s health chief said Wednesday that a new study suggesting that a single dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine provides a high level of protection for 12 weeks supports the government’s strategy of delaying the second shot so more people can quickly be protected by the first …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU spar over vaccine delays

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and drugmaker AstraZeneca sparred Wednesday over a delay in coronavirus vaccine deliveries amid a deepening dispute that raises concerns about international competition for limited supplies of the shots needed to end the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU spar over vaccine delays

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and drugmaker AstraZeneca sparred Wednesday over a delay in coronavirus vaccine deliveries amid a deepening dispute that raises concerns about international competition for limited supplies of the shots needed to end the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU spar over vaccine delays

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and drugmaker AstraZeneca sparred Wednesday over a delay in coronavirus vaccine deliveries amid a deepening dispute that raises concerns about international competition for limited supplies of the shots needed to end the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU hold vaccine delivery talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s dispute with AstraZeneca over vaccine supplies intensified Wednesday as the drugmaker defended itself against claims that it had reneged on contractual commitments and the two sides sparred over plans for further talks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AstraZeneca: Vaccine delivery talks with EU will go ahead

BRUSSELS (AP) — AstraZeneca says it has not pulled out of talks with the European Union and plans to meet with EU officials later Wednesday in Brussels.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UK aims to give 1st COVID-19 shot to all adults by September

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation’s health care system battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK aims to give 1st COVID-19 shot to all adults by September

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation’s health care system battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK aims to give 1st COVID-19 shot to all adults by September

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation’s health care system battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK seeks to give 1st COVID shot to all adults by September

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation’s health service battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Britain's Johnson pledges UK vaccine program will run 24-7

LONDON (AP) — Britain's coronavirus vaccine program will operate around the clock seven days a week “as soon as we can,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Wednesday as the U.K. accelerates efforts to inoculate millions of its most vulnerable people against coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Britain's Johnson pledges UK vaccine program will run 24-7

LONDON (AP) — Britain's coronavirus vaccine program will operate around the clock seven days a week “as soon as we can,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Wednesday as the U.K. accelerates efforts to inoculate millions of its most vulnerable people against coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK's Johnson pledges vaccine program to operate 24-7

LONDON (AP) — Britain's coronavirus vaccine program will operate around the clock seven days a week “as soon as we can,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Wednesday as the U.K. accelerates efforts to inoculate millions of its most vulnerable people against coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'The most dangerous time': UK sees toughest virus threat yet

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. opened seven mass vaccination centers Monday as it moved into the most perilous moment of the COVID-19 pandemic, with exhausted medical staff reeling under the pressure of packed hospitals and increasing admissions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

English health official warns pandemic entering worst weeks

LONDON (AP) — England’s chief medical officer warned Monday that the coming weeks would be the worst of the pandemic for the National Health Service as he appealed to the public to strictly follow guidelines meant to prevent the spread of the disease.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK to vaccinate out of pandemic by looking to local GPs

LONDON (AP) — British Health Secretary Matt Hancock turned up at a doctor’s office in London this week to highlight the start of coronavirus vaccinations by local general practitioners.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK to vaccinate out of pandemic by looking to local GPs

LONDON (AP) — British Health Secretary Matt Hancock turned up at a doctor’s office in London this week to highlight the start of coronavirus vaccinations by local general practitioners.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

London mayor seeks help as UK sees record new virus deaths

LONDON (AP) — London's mayor declared the capital's COVID-19 situation to be critical Friday, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals, as the country recorded its highest daily death toll in the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mayor warns London situation critical as virus spreads fast

LONDON (AP) — London's mayor declared the capital's COVID-19 situation to be critical Friday, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals, as the country authorized a third vaccine for emergency use.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK regulators approve use of 3rd vaccine against coronavirus

LONDON (AP) — Britain has authorized a coronavirus vaccine developed by Moderna, the third to be licensed for use in the country as it ramps up a vaccination program critical to lifting the U.K. out of the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK leader vows to use 'every second' to vaccinate vulnerable

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged that his government would use “every available second” to shield the elderly and the vulnerable from the virus rampaging across Britain as he told Parliament on Wednesday why the country needed to return to a COVID-19 lockdown.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK leader vows to use 'every second' to vaccinate vulnerable

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged that his government would use “every available second” to shield the elderly and the vulnerable from the virus rampaging across Britain as he told Parliament on Wednesday why the country needed to return to a COVID-19 lockdown.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK leader to use 'every second' to vaccinate the vulnerable

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged that his government would use “every available second” to shield the elderly and the vulnerable from the virus rampaging across Britain as he told Parliament on Wednesday why the country needed to return to a COVID-19 lockdown.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK hospitals stagger under toll from the new virus variant

LONDON (AP) — England's National Health Service is accustomed to tough winters — and caring for people on overcrowded wards sometimes means moving patients into the corridor. But this is different. Now some are lucky just to get medical help as they wait in an ambulance in the parking lot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic haunts new year as virus growth outpaces vaccines

LONDON (AP) — Despite growing vaccine access, January is looking grim around the globe as the coronavirus resurges and reshapes itself from Britain to Japan to California, filling hospitals and threatening livelihoods anew as governments lock down businesses and race to find solutions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK hospitals stagger under toll from the new virus variant

LONDON (AP) — England's National Health Service is accustomed to tough winters — and caring for people on overcrowded wards sometimes means moving patients into the corridor. But this is different. Now some are lucky just to get medical help as they wait in an ambulance in the parking lot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK hospitals stagger as new virus variant takes huge toll

LONDON (AP) — Britain is facing a long, bleak winter as cold, wet weather and a more contagious variant of the coronavirus put unprecedented strain on the nation's hospitals and force record numbers of patients to wait 12 hours or more, sometimes on ambulance gurneys, before receiving treatment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic haunts new year as virus growth outpaces vaccines

LONDON (AP) — Despite growing vaccine access, January is looking grim around the globe as the coronavirus resurges and reshapes itself from Britain to Japan to California, filling hospitals and threatening livelihoods anew as governments lock down businesses and race to find solutions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

It's lockdown No. 3 for England, at least six weeks at home

LONDON (AP) — England is entering a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals around the U.K.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vaccination drive enters new phase in US and Britain

The first Americans inoculated against COVID-19 began rolling up their sleeves for their second and final dose Monday, while Britain introduced another vaccine on the same day it imposed a new nationwide lockdown against the rapidly surging virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vaccination drive enters new phase in US and Britain

The first Americans inoculated against COVID-19 began rolling up their sleeves for their second and final dose Monday, while Britain introduced another vaccine on the same day it imposed a new nationwide lockdown against the rapidly surging virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK's Johnson to outline new restrictions to slow COVID-19

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to outline tougher restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 on Monday, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vaccination campaign picks up speed around the world

The drive to vanquish the coronavirus gained ground Monday when Britain introduced another COVID-19 vaccine and the first people inoculated in the U.S. began rolling up their sleeves for their second and final dose.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK first in world to start using Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. on Monday became the first nation in the world to start using the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca, ramping up a nationwide inoculation program as rising infection rates are putting an unprecedented strain on British hospitals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK is first to authorize easy-to-handle AstraZeneca vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Britain became the first country to authorize AstraZeneca’s inexpensive, easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, gaining another weapon against the virus amid a resurgence so severe that the government extended lockdowns to three-quarters of England’s population.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK okays 'vaccine for the world'; extends time between doses

LONDON (AP) — Britain authorized an easy-to-handle coronavirus vaccine Wednesday and decided to stretch out the time between doses to allow more people to get some level of protection faster as infections surge. The first greenlight for the shot dubbed the “vaccine for the world” brought a measure of hope …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog approves use in UK of 'vaccine for the world'

LONDON (AP) — Britain authorized an easy-to-handle coronavirus vaccine Wednesday and decided to stretch out the time between doses to allow more people to get some level of protection faster as infections surge. The first greenlight for the shot dubbed the “vaccine for the world” brought a measure of hope …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Wednesday became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.” The approval and a shift in policy that will speed up rollout of the vaccine in the U.K. come as a surge in …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mastercard may have to pay billions in UK class action

LONDON (AP) — Mastercard could have to pay U.K. consumers as much as 14 billion pounds ($18.5 billion) after the country’s Supreme Court allowed a class-action lawsuit against the credit-card company to move forward.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mastercard may have to pay billions in UK class action

LONDON (AP) — Mastercard could have to pay U.K. consumers as much as 14 billion pounds ($18.5 billion) after the country’s Supreme Court allowed a class-action lawsuit against the credit-card company to move forward.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mastercard may have to pay billions in UK class action

LONDON (AP) — Mastercard could have to pay U.K. consumers as much as 14 billion pounds ($18.5 billion) after the country’s Supreme Court allowed a class-action lawsuit against the credit-card company to move forward.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sanofi, GSK say COVID-19 shot won't be ready until late 2021

LONDON (AP) — Drugmakers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said Friday that their potential COVID-19 vaccine won’t be ready until late next year because they need to improve the shot’s effectiveness in older people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mastercard may have to pay billions in UK class action

LONDON (AP) — Mastercard could have to pay U.K. consumers as much as 14 billion pounds ($18.5 billion) after the country’s Supreme Court allowed a class-action lawsuit against the credit-card company to move forward.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GSK, Sanofi say COVID-19 shot won't be ready until late 2021

LONDON (AP) — Drugmakers GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi say their potential COVID-19 vaccine won’t be ready until late next year as they seek to improve the shot’s effectiveness in older people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK probes whether COVID-19 vaccine caused allergic reactions

LONDON (AP) — Britain's medical regulator warned Wednesday that people with a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t get the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, and investigators looked into whether two reactions on the first day of the U.K.’s vaccination program were linked to the shot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK probes whether COVID-19 vaccine caused allergic reactions

LONDON (AP) — Britain's medical regulator warned Wednesday that people with a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t get the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, and investigators looked into whether two reactions on the first day of the U.K.’s vaccination program were linked to the shot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK probing if allergic reactions linked to Pfizer vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Britain's medical regulator warned Wednesday that people with a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech as investigators look into whether two reactions on the first day of the country’s vaccination program were linked to the shot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK: Don't take Pfizer vaccine if you have serious allergies

LONDON (AP) — British regulators warned Wednesday that people who have a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the country’s mass vaccination program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK starts virus campaign with a shot watched round the world

LONDON (AP) — A nurse rolled up 90-year-old Margaret Keenan’s sleeve and administered a shot watched round the world -– the first jab in the U.K.’s COVID-19 vaccination program kicking off an unprecedented global effort to try to end a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK starts virus campaign with a shot watched round the world

LONDON (AP) — A nurse rolled up 90-year-old Margaret Keenan’s sleeve and administered a shot watched round the world -– the first jab in the U.K.’s COVID-19 vaccination program kicking off an unprecedented global effort to try to end a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

‘Route out’ of pandemic: UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses

LONDON (AP) — A retired British shop clerk received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program Tuesday, the start of an unprecedented global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Turning point': UK giving 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Turning point': UK giving 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — U.K. health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK gives 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine as world watches

LONDON (AP) — U.K. health authorities have rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK rolling out COVID-19 vaccine to public as world watches

LONDON (AP) — U.K. health authorities are rolling out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK readies for 'V-Day,' its 1st shots in war on coronavirus

LONDON (AP) — It’s been dubbed “V-Day” in Britain -- recalling the D-Day landings in France that marked the start of the final push in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK defends vaccine decision amid criticism it moved too fast

LONDON (AP) — U.K. regulators went on the offensive Friday to beat back criticism that they rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying they rigorously analyzed data on safety and effectiveness in the shortest time possible without compromising the thoroughness of their review.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fauci apologizes for suggesting UK rushed vaccine decision

LONDON (AP) — America’s top infectious disease expert has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has “great faith” in the country’s regulators.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: Britain's OK of COVID-19 vaccine sparks speedy debate

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s announcement that it has become the first Western country to authorize the use of a COVID-19 vaccine has sparked debate about whether officials emphasized speed over safety.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Q&A: Britain's OK of COVID-19 vaccine sparks speedy debate

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s announcement that it has become the first Western country to authorize the use of a COVID-19 vaccine has sparked debate about whether officials emphasized speed over safety.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Britain OKs Pfizer vaccine and will begin shots within days

LONDON (AP) — Britain became the first country in the world to authorize a rigorously tested COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday and could be dispensing shots within days — a historic step toward eventually ending the outbreak that has killed more than 1.4 million people around the globe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Britain OKs Pfizer vaccine and will begin shots within days

LONDON (AP) — Britain became the first country in the world to authorize a rigorously tested COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday and could be dispensing shots within days — a historic step toward eventually ending the outbreak that has killed more than 1.4 million people around the globe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Britain approves vaccine and will begin shots within days

LONDON (AP) — Britain became the first country in the world to authorize a rigorously tested COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday and could be dispensing shots within days — a historic step toward eventually ending the scourge that has killed more than 1.4 million people around the globe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

LONDON (AP) — Britain authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for use Wednesday, greenlighting the first shot backed up by rigorous scientific review. The first vaccinations are expected within days — a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca and Oxford University on Wednesday acknowledged a manufacturing error that is raising questions about preliminary results of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out

LONDON (AP) — With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress cautiously — optimistic that life may start returning to normal by early April.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca and Oxford University on Wednesday acknowledged a manufacturing error that is raising questions about preliminary results of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca and Oxford University on Wednesday acknowledged a manufacturing error that is raising questions about preliminary results of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out

LONDON (AP) — With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress cautiously — optimistic that life may start returning to normal by early April.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

LONDON (AP) — Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

LONDON (AP) — Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine shown to be 'highly effective'

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK Treasury chief shows no sign of turning off spending taps

LONDON (AP) — The U.K’s treasury chief batted away speculation Sunday that he is about to turn off the spending that has buoyed the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying now is not the time to worry about the government’s record peacetime borrowing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is easier to distribute than some of its rivals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK leader to end England's national lockdown on Dec. 2

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and to announce a return to regional restrictions as statistics show coronavirus infections have stabilized.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. signed an interim trade deal with Canada on Saturday, giving it more time to negotiate future trading rules as the British government prepares the country for business life outside the European Union.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK leader to end England's coronavirus lockdown on Dec. 2

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and will announce a return to regional restrictions as statistics show that coronavirus infections have stabilized.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK Treasury chief shows no sign of turning off spending taps

LONDON (AP) — The U.K’s treasury chief batted away speculation Sunday that he is about to turn off the spending that has buoyed the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying now is not the time to worry about the government’s record peacetime borrowing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK leader to end England's coronavirus lockdown on Dec. 2

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and will announce a return to regional restrictions as statistics show that coronavirus infections have stabilized.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK leader to end England's national lockdown on Dec. 2

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and to announce a return to regional restrictions as statistics show coronavirus infections have stabilized.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. signed an interim trade deal with Canada on Saturday, giving it more time to negotiate future trading rules as the British government prepares the country for business life outside the European Union.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK leader to end England's national lockdown on Dec. 2

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and to announce a return to regional restrictions as statistics show coronavirus infections have stabilized.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. signed an interim trade deal with Canada on Saturday, giving it more time to negotiate future trading rules as the British government prepares the country for business life outside the European Union.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oxford scientists expect COVID-19 vaccine data by Christmas

LONDON (AP) — University of Oxford scientists expect to report results from the late-stage trials of their COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas, a key researcher said Thursday as he discussed the team’s latest findings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oxford scientists expect COVID-19 vaccine data by Christmas

LONDON (AP) — University of Oxford scientists expect to report results from the late-stage trials of their COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas, a key researcher said Thursday as he discussed the team’s latest findings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

BA, American Airlines plan voluntary COVID-19 testing plan

LONDON (AP) — British Airways said Tuesday that it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London’s Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

BA, American Airlines plan voluntary COVID-19 testing plan

LONDON (AP) — British Airways said Tuesday that it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London’s Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

'Most remote island' creates massive marine protection zone

LONDON (AP) — Tristan da Cunha, an island with 245 permanent residents, is creating a marine protection zone to safeguard endangered rockhopper penguins, yellow-nosed albatross and other wildlife in an area of the South Atlantic three times the size of the United Kingdom.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

'Most remote island' creates massive marine protection zone

LONDON (AP) — Tristan da Cunha, an island with 245 permanent residents, is creating a marine protection zone to safeguard endangered rockhopper penguins, yellow-nosed albatross and other wildlife in an area of the South Atlantic three times the size of the United Kingdom.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Reports: UK leader Johnson's top adviser leaves job for good

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top adviser was seen Friday leaving Downing Street carrying a moving box, amid reports that he has left his job following a bruising battle for influence at the heart of the government fueled by tensions over Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

'Most remote island' creates massive marine protection zone

LONDON (AP) — Tristan da Cunha, an island with 245 permanent residents, is creating a marine protection zone to safeguard endangered rockhopper penguins, yellow-nosed albatross and other wildlife in an area of the South Atlantic three times the size of the United Kingdom.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK leader's top adviser to step down amid power struggle

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top adviser plans to step down at the end of the year after a bruising battle for influence at the heart of the British government fueled by tensions over Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's 'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer Peter Sutcliffe dies

LONDON (AP) — The British serial killer known as the “Yorkshire Ripper” died Friday, reviving unsettling memories of a killing spree that bred fear across northern England in the late 1970s. He was 74.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

U.K. has biggest 1-day jump in confirmed coronavirus cases

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom posted its biggest one-day jump in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus infections Thursday as the government reported 33,470 new cases.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK unemployment rises to 4.8%, highest since 2016

LONDON (AP) — U.K. unemployment rose to its highest level since 2016 in the three months through September as the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to shed workers, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK unemployment rises to 4.8%, highest since 2016

LONDON (AP) — U.K. unemployment rose to its highest level since 2016 in the three months through September as the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to shed workers, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UN envoy lays out strategy for financing climate battle

LONDON (AP) — The U.N.’s special envoy for climate change on Monday laid out a strategy for financing efforts to cut carbon emissions, calling on companies to be more transparent about their efforts and the impact rising temperatures will have on their operations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK unemployment rises increases to 4.8%, highest since 2016

LONDON (AP) — U.K. unemployment rose to its highest level since 2016 in the three months through September as the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to shed workers, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UN envoy lays out strategy for financing climate battle

LONDON (AP) — The U.N.’s special envoy for climate change on Monday laid out a strategy for financing efforts to cut carbon emissions, calling on companies to be more transparent about their efforts and the impact rising temperatures will have on their operations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UN envoy lays lays out strategy for financing climate battle

LONDON (AP) — The U.N.’s special envoy for climate change on Monday laid out a strategy for financing efforts to cut carbon emissions, calling on companies to be more transparent about their efforts and the impact rising temperatures will have on their operations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AstraZeneca to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AstraZeneca to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's Johnson defends lockdown amid criticism of delay

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended his decision to impose a second national lockdown, brushing aside criticism that weeks of delay have meant thousands more infections and hundreds of needless deaths.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK to roll out rapid COVID-19 testing in Liverpool

LONDON (AP) — A half-million people in the English city of Liverpool will be regularly tested for COVID-19 in Britain's first citywide trial of widespread, rapid testing that the government hopes will be a new weapon in combating the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks

LONDON (AP) — Britain raised its terror threat level to severe on Tuesday, its second-highest level, following recent attacks in Austria and France.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK to roll out rapid COVID-19 testing in Liverpool

LONDON (AP) — A half-million people in the English city of Liverpool will be regularly tested for COVID-19 in Britain's first citywide trial of widespread, rapid testing that the government hopes will be a new weapon in combating the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's Johnson defends lockdown amid criticism of delay

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended his decision to impose a second national lockdown, brushing aside criticism that weeks of delay have meant thousands more infections and hundreds of needless deaths.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's Johnson defends lockdown amid criticism of delay

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended his decision to impose a second national lockdown, brushing aside criticism that weeks of delay have meant thousands more infections and hundreds of needless deaths.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's Johnson faces opposition from his own party on lockdown

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing opposition from his own party as he prepares to ask British lawmakers to back plans for a second national lockdown to combat the exponential spread of COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Meghan seeks to postpone trial in privacy suit against paper

LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex is seeking to delay the start of the trial in her privacy lawsuit against a British newspaper over its publication of excerpts from a letter she wrote to her father.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Meghan seeks to postpone trial in privacy suit against paper

LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex is seeking to delay the start of the trial in her privacy lawsuit against a British newspaper over its publication of excerpts from a letter she wrote to her father.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Meghan seeks to postpone trial in privacy suit against paper

LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex is seeking to delay the start of the trial in her privacy lawsuit against a British newspaper over its publication of excerpts from a letter she wrote to her father.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK under pressure as COVID-19 epidemic doubling every 9 days

LONDON (AP) — The British government is under pressure to develop a national strategy to combat a surge of COVID-19 cases and “rescue Christmas’’ as scientists warn that the number of people hospitalized with the disease in the U.K. could almost triple by the end of next month unless something …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Heathrow loses claim to being Europe's biggest airport

LONDON (AP) — London’s Heathrow Airport says it has lost its place as Europe’s busiest air hub to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris after the COVID-19 pandemic grounded flights and Britain failed to approve passenger testing that could scale back quarantine requirements.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK under pressure as COVID-19 epidemic doubling every 9 days

LONDON (AP) — The British government is under pressure to develop a national strategy to combat a surge of COVID-19 cases and “rescue Christmas’’ as scientists warn that the number of people hospitalized with the disease in the U.K. could almost triple by the end of next month unless something …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK vaccine chief warns of over-optimism, early imperfection

LONDON (AP) — Warning that the first COVID-19 vaccines may be imperfect, the head of the U.K effort to develop a vaccine called Wednesday for immediate international cooperation to prevent the “largest global recession in history.’’

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Meghan seeks to postpone trial in privacy suit against paper

LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex is seeking to delay the start of the trial in her privacy lawsuit against a British newspaper over its publication of excerpts from a letter she wrote to her father.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK under pressure amid warning hospital cases may triple

LONDON (AP) — The British government is under pressure to develop a national strategy to combat a surge of COVID-19 cases and “rescue Christmas’’ as scientists warn that the number of people hospitalized with the disease in the U.K. could almost triple by the end of next month unless something …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cake Lady helps wounded soldiers heal, one treat at a time

LONDON (AP) — David Wiseman heard Kath Ryan before he met her.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Heathrow loses claim to being Europe's biggest airport

LONDON (AP) — London’s Heathrow Airport says it has lost its place as Europe’s busiest air hub to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris after the COVID-19 pandemic grounded flights and Britain failed to approve passenger testing that could scale back quarantine requirements.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Prince Harry says ignorance no excuse for unconscious bias

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry says it took him many years and the experience of living with his wife, the former Meghan Markle, to understand how his privileged upbringing shielded him from the reality of unconscious bias.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Prince Harry says ignorance no excuse for unconscious bias

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry says it took him many years and the experience of living with his wife, the former Meghan Markle, to understand how his privileged upbringing shielded him from the reality of unconscious bias.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Prince Harry says ignorance no excuse for unconscious bias

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry says it took him many years and the experience of living with his wife, the former Meghan Markle, to understand how his privileged upbringing shielded him from the reality of unconscious bias.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK doctors demand free meals for kids as COVID fuels hunger

LONDON (AP) — Pediatricians are urging the British government to reverse course and provide free meals for poor children during school holidays as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes more families into poverty.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK military seizes tanker that reported violent stowaways

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. military seized control of an oil tanker that dropped anchor in the English Channel after reporting Sunday it had seven stowaways on board who had become violent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK military seizes oil tanker with stowaway troubles

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. military seized control of an oil tanker that laid anchor in the English channel after reporting it had seven stowaways on board who had become violent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

British police respond to oil tanker with stowaway trouble

LONDON (AP) — British police and coast guard units responded Sunday to an incident on an oil tanker in the English Channel after the crew reported they had stowaways onboard who had become verbally abusive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

British police respond to tanker stopped in English Channel

LONDON (AP) — British police and coast guard units responded Sunday to an incident aboard an oil tanker in the English Channel. The ship's owner attributed the problem to stowaways and said it was not a hijacking.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK doctors demand free meals for kids as COVID fuels hunger

LONDON (AP) — Pediatricians are urging the British government to reverse course and provide free meals for poor children during school holidays as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes more families into poverty.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK boosts business aid amid pressure to ease virus impact

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is increasing subsidies for bars, pubs and restaurants hammered by strict new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, amid criticism that the government has failed to protect small businesses and workers from the economic hardship caused by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

No escaping from Wales: UK police to enforce travel ban

LONDON (AP) — A police force in England says it will try to stop people from leaving Wales, which has started a 17-day lockdown to slow a surging rate of coronavirus infections.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

No escaping from Wales: UK police to enforce travel ban

LONDON (AP) — A police force in England says it will try to stop people from leaving Wales, which has started a 17-day lockdown to slow a surging rate of coronavirus infections.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK boosts business aid amid pressure to ease virus impact

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is increasing subsidies for bars, pubs and restaurants hammered by strict new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, amid criticism that the government has failed to protect small businesses and workers from the economic hardship caused by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK boosts business aid amid pressure to ease virus impact

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is increasing subsidies for bars, pubs and restaurants hammered by strict new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, amid criticism that the government has failed to protect small businesses and workers from the economic hardship caused by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK boosts business aid amid pressure to ease virus impact

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is increasing subsidies for bars, pubs and restaurants hammered by strict new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, amid criticism that the government has failed to protect small businesses and workers from the economic hardship caused by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ireland focuses on Christmas as it enters new lockdown

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland is already focused on Christmas. It's a major national priority.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK government borrowing hits record due to pandemic

LONDON (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is battering Britain’s public finances, pushing government borrowing to a record last month as tax revenue fell and authorities spent billions of pounds to prop up the economy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ireland focuses on Christmas as it enters new lockdown

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland is already focused on Christmas. It's a major national priority.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK government borrowing hits record due to pandemic

LONDON (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is battering Britain’s public finances, pushing government borrowing to a record last month as tax revenue fell and authorities spent billions of pounds to prop up the economy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial

LONDON (AP) — Danica Marcos wants to be infected with COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial

LONDON (AP) — Danica Marcos wants to be infected with COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Wales locks down as COVID-19 cases spike; Manchester resists

LONDON (AP) — Wales became the second nation in the United Kingdom to lock down large swaths of its economy to combat rising coronavirus infections, even as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday resisted loud calls to do the same throughout England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Wales locks down as COVID-19 cases spike; Manchester resists

LONDON (AP) — Wales became the second nation in the United Kingdom to lock down large swaths of its economy to combat rising coronavirus infections, even as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday resisted loud calls to do the same throughout England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's Johnson threatens to impose restrictions on Manchester

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to force the Greater Manchester region into England's most severe level of COVID-19 restrictions after local officials refused to accept the government's financial package to implement measures targeting areas with the highest infection rates.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK regions under pressure to submit to virus restrictions

LONDON (AP) — England's northwestern county of Lancashire, home to 1.5 million people, has agreed to accept the most severe level of COVID-19 restrictions as the British government warned Friday that it has the authority to impose such measures on high-risk areas that continue to resist.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK government under pressure for COVID-19 strategy

LONDON (AP) — The British government is sticking to its strategy of tiered, regional restrictions to combat COVID-19 amid mounting political and scientific pressure for stronger nationwide measures to prevent the coronavirus pandemic from spiraling out of control.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

London faces new restrictions as city sees higher virus risk

LONDON (AP) — London and seven other areas will face further restrictions after the British government on Thursday raised their coronavirus risk levels in an effort to slow the exponential rise in infection rates across the country.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Millions in England likely to move to tighter COVID-19 rules

LONDON (AP) — London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he expects the government to move the city of 9 million people to a higher level of coronavirus restrictions later Thursday as infection rates rise throughout the capital.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK's COVID-19 strategy unraveling as regions choose own path

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new strategy for combating COVID-19 seemed to unravel Wednesday as regional leaders chose their own paths and the mayors of the cities facing the toughest restrictions accused Johnson of using the crisis to divide them for political advantage.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK's COVID-19 strategy unraveling as regions choose own path

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new strategy for combating COVID-19 seemed to unravel Wednesday as regional leaders chose their own paths and the mayors of the cities facing the toughest restrictions accused Johnson of using the crisis to divide them for political advantage.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Northern Ireland shuts schools; Liverpool slams revelers

LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland on Wednesday introduced the tightest COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom, closing schools, pubs and restaurants to slow the spread of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lives Lost: London rabbi worked to end community's isolation

LONDON (AP) — Rabbi Avrohom Pinter gave his life to save his neighbors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK defends new virus restrictions; critics say it's too late

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government on Tuesday defended its new three-tier system of COVID-19 risks and restrictions, but critics suggested it was too little, too late amid reports that the government’s own scientific advisers had recommended tougher action three weeks ago.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

British Airways CEO replaced as company fights for survival

LONDON (AP) — British Airways has replaced CEO Alex Cruz after 4 1/2 years on the job as part of a broad shake-up as the COVID-19 pandemic pummels airlines around the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bank of England asks banks on readiness for negative rates

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has asked commercial banks whether they are ready for negative interest rates, signaling that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate below zero.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bank of England asks banks on readiness for negative rates

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has asked commercial banks whether they are ready for negative interest rates, signaling that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate below zero.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

British Airways CEO replaced as company fights for survival

LONDON (AP) — British Airways has replaced CEO Alex Cruz after 4 1/2 years on the job as part of a broad shake-up as the COVID-19 pandemic pummels airlines around the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials

Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russian hackers of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UK scraps quarantine for some visitors as pubs set to reopen

Britain is scrapping a 14-day quarantine rule for arrivals from 73 countries and territories deemed �low risk� for the coronavirus, including Japan, Australia, France, Spain, Germany and Italy

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

FROM THE AP: Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs

LONDON (AP) — The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

English town mourns victims of suspected terror attack

Media outlets named the alleged attacker as Khairi Saadallah, a Libyan asylum-seeker living in Reading

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Massive protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks

The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

British Prime Minister moved to intensive care

Deterioration of Johnson’s health took many in Britain by surprise

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers fill gaps amid UK pandemic lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The Rev. April Keech knocked on the door of an apartment in east London, took three giant steps back and made way for other volunteers to lay a bag of groceries on the threshold.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

2nd UK Cabinet member joins Johnson in having virus symptoms

LONDON (AP) — Another member of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet has developed symptoms of COVID-19, as the number of people with the coronovrius to die in the U.K. passed the 1,000 mark Saturday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for the coronavirus

LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, royal officials confirmed Wednesday — touching off debate about whether his wealth and status gave him priority in receiving a test.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, royal officials confirmed Wednesday — touching off criticism over whether his wealth and status gave him priority in receiving a test.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, royal officials confirmed Wednesday — touching off criticism over whether his wealth and status gave him priority in receiving a test.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Stay at home': UK's Johnson ramps up response to virus

LONDON (AP) — Britain has become the latest European country to go into effective lockdown to deal with the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday sweeping curbs on everyday activity including the banning of any gatherings of more than two people who do not …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Harry, Meghan do their last royal job at Commonwealth event

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, made their final appearance as senior royals at Westminster Abbey, joining Queen Elizabeth II and other members of Britain's royal family Monday for an annual Commonwealth Day service.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Harry, Meghan do their last royal job at Commonwealth event

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, made their final appearance as senior royals at Westminster Abbey, joining Queen Elizabeth II and other members of Britain's royal family Monday for an annual Commonwealth Day service.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Harry, Meghan do their last royal job at Commonwealth event

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, made their final appearance as senior royals at Westminster Abbey, joining Queen Elizabeth II and other members of Britain's royal family Monday for an annual Commonwealth Day service.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life

LONDON (AP) — It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life

LONDON (AP) — It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life

LONDON (AP) — It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Judge: Dubai ruler threatened wife, had daughters abducted

LONDON (AP) — The ruler of Dubai conducted a campaign of fear and intimidation against his estranged wife and ordered the abduction of two of his daughters, a British judge ruled in documents that were unsealed Thursday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK airline Flybe collapses as virus hits weakened company

LONDON (AP) — The struggling British airline Flybe collapsed Thursday amid drops in demand caused by the new coronavirus, leaving passengers stranded and threatening the viability of regional airports across the country.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Four dead in car rampage, knife attack in London

LONDON (AP) — A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage at the heart of Britain’s seat of power Wednesday, mowing down pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge before stabbing an armed police officer to death inside the gates of Parliament. Four people were killed, including the attacker, and about 20 …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Four dead in car rampage, knife attack in London

LONDON (AP) — A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage at the heart of Britain’s seat of power Wednesday, mowing down pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge before stabbing an armed police officer to death inside the gates of Parliament. Four people were killed, including the attacker, and about 20 …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

License to steal?

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II to open 2012 Olympics

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

UK police officer loses Olympic security documents

LONDON - A British tabloid reported Tuesday that it had been handed documents about security arrangements for the London Olympics that were left on a train by a police officer, the latest in a series of embarrassing mishaps involving British authorities misplacing government documents.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Website problems for London 2012 ticket bidders

LONDON - The second round of ticket sales for the 2012 London Olympics drew fresh public criticism within hours of its launch on Friday for the slowness of the website.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UK's Clegg emphasizes differences with Cameron

LONDON - Opposition Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg appealed Saturday for an overhaul of British politics, saying he wanted changes to an electoral system that has kept the country's Labour and Conservative parties in power for generations.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO