Coronavirus: New variant spreading fast in U.K., no evidence this strain is deadlier
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Air India crash: Sole survivor seen walking to ambulance after 290+ killed in Gujarat
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Air India flight crashes with over 240 on board
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Air India flight crashes with more than 242 on board
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King Charles III, Queen Camilla mark 100 years of Canada House
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Coronavirus: New variant spreading fast in U.K., no evidence this strain is deadlier
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December 19, 2020
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said the new coronavirus variant is quickly spreading, especially in London, but there’s currently no evidence that suggests this strain is deadlier, or that it affects vaccines and treatments.
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Coronavirus: New variant spreading fast in U.K., no evidence this strain is deadlier01:48 | December 19, 2020 -
Europe heat wave melts temperature records in France, U.K.01:55 | June 25, 2026 -
Heat records smashed in parts of Europe01:47 | June 23, 2026 -
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham clear frontrunner to succeed outgoing U.K.’s Starmer05:13 | June 22, 2026 -
U.K.’s Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister after nearly 2 years, details exit timeline07:13 | June 22, 2026 -
More than half of Canada’s FIFA World Cup roster is from Ontario02:05 | June 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026 -
‘We need people held accountable’: Canadian pushes for Mohamed Al-Fayed inquiry in U.K.02:11 | May 14, 2026 -
UK’s Starmer vows to combat antisemitism after stabbing of 2 Jewish men01:51 | April 30, 2026 -
Stabbings of 2 Jewish men in London called terrorist attack01:35 | April 29, 2026 -
New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames02:55 | April 22, 2026 -
4 ambulances set on fire in suspected antisemitic attack in London03:18 | March 23, 2026 -
‘Bittersweet:’ Canadians fleeing UAE arrive in Toronto, families left behind02:12 | March 6, 2026 -
Canadians land in Toronto after fleeing UAE02:39 | March 5, 2026 -
Analyzing the United States’ major military operation in Iran07:04 | March 4, 2026 -
‘It’s good to be home’: Travelers return from Puerto Vallarta as airlines resume flights02:12 | February 24, 2026 -
‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers00:35 | January 19, 2026 -
New Year’s 2026: London explodes off the map in whirlwind of colour and booming sound12:45 | December 31, 2025 -
World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025 -
UK train stabbing: ‘Hero’ employee in critical condition, commended for saving lives03:06 | November 3, 2025 -
When will the U.S. be ready to resume trade talks with Canada?04:30 | October 25, 2025 -
Thousands join anti-immigration rally in London as counter-protesters gather01:59 | September 13, 2025 -
U.K. threatens jail for people smugglers who advertise on social media01:32 | August 3, 2025 -
Four killed in small plane crash at Southend Airport in London00:34 | July 14, 2025 -
Canadian troops perform royal guarding duties at invitation of King Charles02:05 | July 11, 2025 -
SGA caps all-time season by leading Thunder to 1st NBA title02:09 | June 23, 2025 -
Sole survivor of Air India crash speaks out: ‘I don’t know how I survived’02:04 | June 13, 2025 -
Air India crash: Sole survivor seen walking to ambulance after 290+ killed in Gujarat02:37 | June 12, 2025 -
Air India flight crashes with over 240 on board02:13 | June 12, 2025 -
Air India flight crashes with more than 242 on board01:05 | June 12, 2025 -
King Charles III, Queen Camilla mark 100 years of Canada House01:54 | May 20, 2025 -
Trump, Starmer announce ‘historic’ U.S.-UK trade deal based on ‘reciprocity and fairness’08:01 | May 8, 2025
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Coronavirus: New variant spreading fast in U.K., no evidence this strain is deadlier01:48 | December 19, 2020
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Europe heat wave melts temperature records in France, U.K.01:55 | June 25, 2026
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Heat records smashed in parts of Europe01:47 | June 23, 2026
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Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham clear frontrunner to succeed outgoing U.K.’s Starmer05:13 | June 22, 2026
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U.K.’s Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister after nearly 2 years, details exit timeline07:13 | June 22, 2026
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More than half of Canada’s FIFA World Cup roster is from Ontario02:05 | June 5, 2026
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Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026
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‘We need people held accountable’: Canadian pushes for Mohamed Al-Fayed inquiry in U.K.02:11 | May 14, 2026
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UK’s Starmer vows to combat antisemitism after stabbing of 2 Jewish men01:51 | April 30, 2026
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Stabbings of 2 Jewish men in London called terrorist attack01:35 | April 29, 2026
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New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames02:55 | April 22, 2026
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4 ambulances set on fire in suspected antisemitic attack in London03:18 | March 23, 2026
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‘Bittersweet:’ Canadians fleeing UAE arrive in Toronto, families left behind02:12 | March 6, 2026
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Canadians land in Toronto after fleeing UAE02:39 | March 5, 2026
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Analyzing the United States’ major military operation in Iran07:04 | March 4, 2026
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‘It’s good to be home’: Travelers return from Puerto Vallarta as airlines resume flights02:12 | February 24, 2026
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‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers00:35 | January 19, 2026
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New Year’s 2026: London explodes off the map in whirlwind of colour and booming sound12:45 | December 31, 2025
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World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025
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UK train stabbing: ‘Hero’ employee in critical condition, commended for saving lives03:06 | November 3, 2025
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When will the U.S. be ready to resume trade talks with Canada?04:30 | October 25, 2025
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Thousands join anti-immigration rally in London as counter-protesters gather01:59 | September 13, 2025
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U.K. threatens jail for people smugglers who advertise on social media01:32 | August 3, 2025
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Four killed in small plane crash at Southend Airport in London00:34 | July 14, 2025
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Canadian troops perform royal guarding duties at invitation of King Charles02:05 | July 11, 2025
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SGA caps all-time season by leading Thunder to 1st NBA title02:09 | June 23, 2025
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Sole survivor of Air India crash speaks out: ‘I don’t know how I survived’02:04 | June 13, 2025
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Air India crash: Sole survivor seen walking to ambulance after 290+ killed in Gujarat02:37 | June 12, 2025
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Air India flight crashes with over 240 on board02:13 | June 12, 2025
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Air India flight crashes with more than 242 on board01:05 | June 12, 2025
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King Charles III, Queen Camilla mark 100 years of Canada House01:54 | May 20, 2025
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Trump, Starmer announce ‘historic’ U.S.-UK trade deal based on ‘reciprocity and fairness’08:01 | May 8, 2025
Coronavirus: New variant spreading fast in U.K., no evidence this strain is deadlier
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December 19, 2020
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said the new coronavirus variant is quickly spreading, especially in London, but there’s currently no evidence that suggests this strain is deadlier, or that it affects vaccines and treatments.
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