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Unvaccinated Pregnant Woman Hospitalized by COVID Wishes She Got the Shot
Anniree Muir, 23, who had to have her baby delivered early after falling seriously ill with COVID, urged others to get vaccinated.
First Omicron Variant Cases Discovered in U.K. Says Health Secretary
Sajid Javid said the two cases have a "connection with travel to southern Africa."
New COVID Variant Called 'Most Significant' Yet by U.K. Health Official
"This is a clear reminder to everyone that this pandemic is not over," UKHSA Chief Executive Dr. Jenny Harries said.
Vaccine Hoarding Blamed For Emergence of Highly Mutated COVID Variant
A special adviser to the WHO head tweeted: "How do you double down on inequity and injustice? Deny countries vaccines so they generate variants and then when they do impose travel restrictions."
Climate Change Activists Target Amazon Warehouses in Europe on Black Friday
Extinction Rebellion is blocking entry at facilities in the UK, Germany and Netherlands to address Black Friday's "toxic consumerism."
Dad Who Thought He Had Stomach Bug Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
Jonathan Silcock, 37, and his family are now determined to make the most of the time ahead of them after the shocking discovery.
School Tells Mask-Exempt Students to Wear Star Resembling Holocaust Symbol
A co-founder of a parent campaign group called the move "deeply inappropriate."
Nightclub Reveals the Items People Leave Behind in Video Viewed 7M Times
One commenter wrote that the viral clip, which shows the lost possessions of nightclub guests, "feels illegal to watch."
U.K. to Investigate Possible Russian Involvement in Death of Woman Poisoned
Russia denies all allegations and President Vladimir Putin said that the suspects are civilians.
What We Know About Delta Variant Offshoot That May Have Fewer Symptoms
The variant may spread faster than the original form of Delta, which is now the most dominant strain in the world.
U.K. Bombing Suspect 'Committed Christian,' Police Say He Acted Alone
Emad Al Swealmeen had been making "relevant purchases" for an explosive device since at least April, police said.
Popular European Destinations That Unvaccinated People Can and Can't Visit
Several European countries have placed travel restrictions on unvaccinated travelers from the United States.
Hoverboard Explosion Leaves Mum in a Coma
Harrowing footage showed the moment the hoverboard battery exploded inches from the victim's bedroom, causing a serious fire.
U.K. Police Identify Taxi Bomber as Asylum-Seeker From Middle East
A Liverpool couple said Emad Al Swealmeen, who converted from Islam to Christianity, spent time in a psychiatric hospital and stayed with them for eight months.
Coming Wave of New Infections Spurs UK to Up COVID Vaccine Booster Program
All U.K. residents aged 40 to 49 will now be able to get a booster, while they were previously only available for people aged 50 and older.
Food Tastes Like 'Sewage' for 11-Year-Old With Long COVID Who Can't Eat
"He said food tasted like sewage and poo and water tasted like rotten eggs, and he would keep throwing up," the boy's mother said.
AY.4.2 COVID Variant No More Vaccine-Resistant Than Original Delta—Report
The Delta sub-type is thought to be better at spreading than other forms of Delta, but does not appear to have an advantage when it comes to vaccines.
Teen Guilty of Murdering Step-Grandmother After 'Truth Or Dare' Confession
Tiernan Darnton has been found guilty of murdering his step-grandmother in a 2018 house fire, after confessing to his "darkest secret" during a game of truth or dare with friends.
Centralized Utilities are Creating Crisis. We Need to Take Back Control
We need to future-proof, and therefore decentralize our public service infrastructures today.
COP26 Live Updates: Draft Agreement Published as UK hosts crunch talks
The COP26 draft agreement has urged world leaders to "scale up" plans to support developing countries as Boris Johnson heads back to Glasgow for crunch talks. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.
Woman, 39, Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer After Being Told She Had IBS
Claire Gunn, a mother of two, said: "When you've been told you've got incurable cancer, you're living every day thinking 'is it my last?'"
Hospital Electrician Confesses to Killing 2 Women, Abusing 100 Bodies
U.K. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said that of the 100 victims found so far, 81 had been formally identified.
Van Morrison Sued After Criticizing Northern Ireland's COVID Response
Morrison has long been a critic of coronavirus lockdowns and has even penned a series of protest songs claiming that the restrictions are "taking our freedom."
Chinese Honey Trap Rumor Fuels Hong Kong Paranoia As Activist 'Disappears'
Key U.K.-based activist Kenneth Wong says he stepped away from his work for personal reasons, but rumors and suspicion abound among fellow organizers.
All the 'Spencer' Filming Locations: From Sandringham to That KFC Scene
The movie, which stars Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, takes place over three days in December 1991, almost entirely at the queen's Sandringham estate.
U.K. Rejects EU Proposals on Northern Ireland Border, Trade War in Question
Christmas crackers might be in short supply in Northern Ireland this year because of a dispute involving a customs border established after Brexit.
Owner Says French Bulldog Choked on Dog Biscuit in Starbucks 'Puppuccino'
Megan Harrison said she was "absolutely disgusted" by Starbuck's response to her puppy's death after she was offered a £250 voucher as compensation.
BBC Removes Lily Cade Contribution After Transphobic Remarks Spark Outrage
"We acknowledge that an admission of inappropriate behavior…should have been included in the original article," a BBC spokesperson told Newsweek.
Lawyer, 41, Who Sued His Parents to Pay Him $500 a Week, Loses Appeal
Faiz Siddiqui, who has not worked since 2011, said he relies on his wealthy parents to pay for him to live in London.
Woman Hopes Father She's Never Met Will Save Life by Donating Bone Marrow
"I'm on a quest to find my father, it could potentially save my life," said Sarah Langdale, who suffers from a rare blood condition called aplastic anaemia.