United Kingdom
Nigerian Official Says U.K. Travel Ban 'Not Driven By Science'
Only 3.78 million Nigerians have been fully vaccinated out of the country's 206 million population.
McDonald's Customer Pulls Gun on Employee During Drive-Thru Altercation
Arthur Walker, 45, threatened the worker who was dealing with a build-up of traffic outside a McDonald's branch, a court was told.
Emaciated Dog Abandoned Last Christmas Transformed After Being Re-Homed
"She won't leave my side. I've definitely found a best friend for life; and she has too!" the dog's new owner said.
Regulators in US, UK, EU All Alarmed By Nvidia's Deal to Buy Chip Designer
The Federal Trade Commission claimed that the deal would give Nvidia control over technology that other companies need to manufacture their own chips.
U.S. Hits Belarus With Sanctions Over Repression, Human Rights Violations
The U.S., U.K., Canada and European Union hit Belarus with sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes on all suspected of aiding in the migrant crisis.
Incredible Video Shows Farmer Rescuing Sheep From Deep Snow After Storm
The U.K. farm described the rescue efforts over the weekend as a "whirlwind of emotions" after it was covered in a blanket of snow.
U.K. Blocks Facebook From Buying Giphy, Says Deal Stifles Competition
"By requiring Facebook to sell Giphy, we are protecting millions of social media users and promoting competition and innovation," said Stuart McIntosh.
MI6 Warns China 'Miscalculation' Could Lead to War With U.K., Allies
MI6 Chief Richard Moore said China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism were the U.K.'s "big four" security issues, with China taking the No. 1 spot.
England Mandates Masks for Public Transportation, Stores Amid Omicron Fears
Also starting Tuesday morning, travelers entering the U.K. are required to take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
Rhode Island Drivers are the Most Vocal on Twitter About Potholes
New data from TheClunkerJunker.com says that Rhode Island and Hawaii residents are the most likely to complain on Twitter about potholes.
France Takes Steps to Curb Smuggling Across Channel After 27 Migrants Die
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said justice officials and staff from the finance and foreign affairs ministries will join the agency to bolster it.
UK Extends COVID Booster Shots, Speeds Up Wait for Doses Amid Omicron Rise
The extension to all adults 18 and older will allow about 13 million more people to get the booster. So far, the U.K. has given about 17.5 million boosters.
Scotland Plans 2023 Independence Vote Amid Discontent About U.K. Leaving EU
While 52 percent of U.K. voters overall backed leaving the EU in a 2016 referendum, 62 percent of Scottish voters favored remaining in the bloc.
Malnourished Seal Pup Put To Sleep After Being Hit With Boat Propeller
"Unfortunately not every rescue has a happy ending, but at least we were able to free her from her trauma and pain," the animal's rescuers said.
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.