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April 10, 2021 at 4:47 am

Too much? BBC gets complaints over Prince Philip coverage

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s national broadcaster switched instantly into mourning mode when Prince Philip’s death was announced Friday. The BBC canceled its regular programming... Updated 8:07 am

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April 9, 2021 at 11:43 pm

EXPLAINER: What is behind the latest unrest in N Ireland? VIEW

LONDON (AP) — Young people have hurled bricks, fireworks and gasoline bombs at police and set hijacked cars and a bus on fire during a... Updated 8:07 am

April 9, 2021 at 9:28 am

COVID, Philip’s no-fuss attitude mean simpler funeral plan

LONDON (AP) — Prince Philip will be laid to rest with all the honors due a prince of the United Kingdom and a consort to...

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April 9, 2021 at 9:07 am

Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock VIEW

LONDON (AP) — When Prince Philip married the heir to the British throne, he knew he was stepping into virtually uncharted territory. There was no... Updated 8:06 am

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April 9, 2021 at 4:08 am

Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies VIEW

Prince Philip saw his sole role as providing support for his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, who began her reign as Britain retreated from empire and... Updated 6:32 am

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April 8, 2021 at 12:14 am

Northern Ireland leaders seek calm after violence escalates VIEW

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Authorities in Northern Ireland sought to restore calm Thursday after Protestant and Catholic youths in Belfast hurled bricks, fireworks and...

April 7, 2021 at 2:49 am

AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine has possible link to rare blood clots, EU agency says

British authorities recommended Wednesday that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not be given to adults under 30 where possible because of strengthening evidence that the shot...

Nation & World

April 6, 2021 at 5:19 am

‘Chernobyl’ and ‘Harry Potter’ actor Paul Ritter dies at 54

LONDON (AP) — Versatile British actor Paul Ritter, whose roles ranged from a hapless suburban patriarch in sitcom “Friday Night Dinner” to a Soviet engineer...

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April 5, 2021 at 3:27 am

UK to ease lockdown next week, will test vaccine passports VIEW

All adults and children in England will be able to have routine coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks,...

April 1, 2021 at 4:09 am

Black adviser quits UK government in wake of racism report VIEW

LONDON (AP) — The most senior Black adviser to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned, the government said Thursday, the day after a report...