Frank Langfitt
Stories
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World
Polls Repeatedly Show Most Scots Support Independence From The U.K.
Disillusionment with British Prime Minister Johnson's handling of the pandemic and Brexit has driven a majority of Scottish people to consistently support independence for the first time in decades.
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World
Biden Win Is A Blow To Britain's Johnson, Encouraging Sign To Labour Party
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been pushing a new U.S. trade deal as a benefit of the U.K. leaving the European Union but President-elect Biden might have a different idea.
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Politics
World Leaders React To Biden Win
Reactions to the election results have been pouring in from world leaders. NPR correspondents speak on what a Joe Biden presidency means for American foreign policy.
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Health
2nd U.K. Coronavirus Lockdown Will Last At Least 4 Weeks
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the new lockdown will begin on Thursday and last until at least Dec. 2. Bars and restaurants can only offer take-out and non-essential shops most close.
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Politics
How The Next President Would Shape Foreign Policy With Europe
Many in Europe would welcome a victory for Joe Biden – but it would not resolve long-standing issues with Europe over defense expenditure and Europe's economic relationship with China.
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Health
U.K. COVID-19 Restrictions Tighten As Europe Sees Spike In Cases
As coronavirus infections spike in Europe, the U.K., which has the highest death toll among European countries, is imposing new restrictions in an effort to avoid a nationwide lockdown.
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Health
U.K. Musicians Protest Government's COVID-19 Response With Music
Hundreds of musicians turned out to play an orchestral number across from Britain's parliament in a protest of the pandemic-related drop in government financial aid to freelancers like themselves.
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Health
Trump Joins List Of World Leaders Who've Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
Most notably, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had previously tested positive.
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World
U.K. Government Enforces New Coronavirus Restrictions
A surge in the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom has led to new constraints. Among other rules, more than six people will be forbidden to gather — indoors or out.
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World
A Row Erupts In Britain Over 'Rule, Britannia!' At The Proms
On the final night of the Proms, a classical music festival in London, people usually sing the "Rule, Britannia!" song. But in the wake of anti-racism protests, the song was almost cut from the show.