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Taliban assumes control of Kabul after last U.S. soldier leaves

Afghans line up outside a bank to take out their money after the Taliban takeover in Kabul, Afghanistan September 1, 2021. Reuters/Stringer At first glance, the streets of downtown Kabul have

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Thousands in London protest against the use of COVID-19 vaccines

Despite having the most successful vaccine program in Europe, hundreds of protestors are objecting to the decision to issue vaccine certificates that may determine access to venues or for travel.

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Biden's first G7 event as U.S. president to push for COVID-19 unity

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, will appeal for a 'colossal mission' to get COVID-19 vaccines to every country when he chairs Friday's G7 meeting. Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP, File Joe

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Why the Brexit deal could bring Scotland closer to independence

03:01 Neither Brexit nor the pandemic has dampened the spirit of the Scottish Independence movement. Quite the opposite.On COVID-19, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has compl

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UK place 28 million people under tougher COVID-19 restrictions

Manchester so far is refusing to go into Tier 3 as it wants a better financial package for businesses affected. Anthony Devlin/Bloomberg via Getty Images Stricter restrictions in England have

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UK scientists called for 'circuit-breaker' lockdown three weeks ago

Commuters on London Bridge during the morning rush hour heading towards the financial district of the City of London. /AP/Matt Dunham The UK government has revealed its three-tier system and t

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Can the new Global Travel Taskforce revive the UK aviation industry?

British Airways has retired its fleet of Boeing 747 jumbo jets and the UK aviation industry is set for more change as airlines battle for survival. /AFP The lumbering bulk of a Boeing 747 jumb

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UK government U-turns after school exam results controversy

There had been calls for the government to go against their own algorithm, something which the government has now listened to/Reuters The UK government has been forced into an uncomfortable an