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January 13, 2021

UK may move some coronavirus patients into hotels as hospitals struggle with new strain

England’s health care system may move patients into hotels to ease pressure on hospitals struggling to handle rising COVID-19 admissions.

January 13, 2021

China targets PM Boris Johnson after suggestion coronavirus could have spread from grinding pangolin

China has accused Boris Johnson of engaging in "groundless conjecture" after he suggested that coronavirus could have spread from people grinding up the scales of pangolins.

January 11, 2021

Pamela Anderson appeals Trump to pardon Assange and stand up for free speech

EXCLUSIVE: Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are making a final appeal to the outgoing President Trump to show his commitment to free speech by granting a full pardon to the jailed publisher.

January 10, 2021

US joined by Australia, UK and Canada in criticizing Hong Kong mass arrests

The foreign ministers of Australia, the United States, Great Britain and Canada issued a joint statement Sunday expressing "serious concern" about the arrest of 55 democracy activists and supporters in Hong Kong last week.

January 8, 2021

Why Meghan Markle, Prince Harry likely won’t return to royal life: expert

Royal expert Katie Nicholl said that a return to royal life for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry "isn't going to happen."

January 8, 2021

Seriously ill coronavirus patients in UK to receive rheumatoid arthritis drugs

U.K. government officials announced critically ill COVID-19 patients will soon receive rheumatoid arthritis drugs to boost recovery and odds of survival from the novel virus.

January 8, 2021

London Mayor Khan declares 'major incident' as coronavirus cases surge, hospitals 'overwhelmed'

The declaration does not provide Khan with more powers, but it does make it easier for him to petition the government for greater aid.

January 8, 2021

UK greenlights Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, marking third in arsenal

Britain authorized Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, following previous approval granted for shots developed by Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca.

January 7, 2021

The Wanted singer Tom Parker announces 'significant reduction' in brain tumor

Tom Parker of The Wanted was told that his grade four brain tumor has seen "significant reduction."

January 7, 2021

Capitol Hill riot comparison to Brexit puts UK lawmaker under fire

A senior Welsh politician is under fire after comparing Wednesday’s unrest on Capitol Hill to those who backed a second referendum on Brexit.