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DANICA KIRKA
Demonstrators make black power salutes as they make their way toward the US Embassy in central London on May 31, 2020, to protest the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. (DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)
May 31, 2020, 8:52 pm
World horrified, but not surprised, as racism protests tear apart US
Thousands gather in London in solidarity with US demonstrators, while officials in China, Iran and Russia spotlight police violence to criticize Washington
By DANICA KIRKA
Reverend William Taylor, top left, and local people standing with social distancing observe a 30 second silence during a remembrance event as they add the names of five people who recently died to the community "We Grieve" wall at Clapton Common, in London, May 28, 2020 (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
May 31, 2020, 12:26 pm
Grieving London community unites around mural in honor of rabbi killed by virus
Rev. William Taylor started London community project with friend Rabbi Avrohom Pinter, and painted ‘We Grieve’ on wall after Pinter’s death. It’s now the site of a weekly ceremony
By DANICA KIRKA
An Indian Air Force helicopter showers flower petals on the staff of INS Asvini hospital in Mumbai, India, Sunday, May 3, 2020. The event was part the Armed Forces' efforts to thank the workers, including doctors, nurses and police personnel, who have been at the forefront of the country's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)
May 4, 2020, 5:37 am
As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks
India and Russia see jumps in virus cases and UK faces mounting pressure to ease restrictions, even though it’s still reporting hundreds of deaths daily
By Frances D'Emilio, Pablo Gorondi and DANICA KIRKA
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson shows thumbs up before he applauds on the doorstep of 10 Downing Street in London during the weekly 'Clap for our Carers,' April 30, 2020. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
May 3, 2020, 4:42 pm
UK’s Johnson: At low point in virus bout, doctors prepared to announce my death
British PM reveals ‘indicators kept going the wrong way’ as he guzzled liters of oxygen in intensive care; names newborn son in honor of physicians who saved him
By DANICA KIRKA
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly session of Prime Ministers Questions in Parliament in London, Jan. 22, 2020. (AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
April 9, 2020, 10:08 pm
UK’s Johnson out of intensive care as his condition improves
Downing Street says PM has been moved back to ward, ‘will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery’
By Jill Lawless and DANICA KIRKA
A video screen displays a message urging people to stay home in a nearly deserted Piccadilly Circus in London, Wednesday, April 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
April 8, 2020, 9:24 pm
UK’s Johnson remains in ICU with coronavirus, condition improving
Britain’s confirmed death toll reaches 7,097 on Wednesday, an increase of 938 from 24 hours earlier
By Jill Lawless and DANICA KIRKA
In this screen grab taken from video, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the nation from 10 Downing Street, in London, Monday March 23, 2020. (UK Pool via AP)
April 7, 2020, 5:33 pm
UK’s Johnson is stable in ICU with coronavirus, received oxygen
Spokesman says premier is not on ventilator, is in ‘good spirits’; doesn’t specify what oxygen treatment he is getting
By Jill Lawless and DANICA KIRKA
Medical workers wearing equipment to protect themselves from coronavirus bring a patient to St Thomas' Hospital in Westminster in London, April 6, 2020 (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
April 6, 2020, 4:57 pm
US, UK brace for soaring death tolls as pandemic bears down
US surgeon general offers stark warning about surge of coronavirus deaths: ‘This is going to be our Pearl Harbor moment, our 9/11 moment’ British PM remains in hospital
By Lori Hinnant and DANICA KIRKA
In this image taken from video and made available by Buckingham Palace, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II addresses the nation and the Commonwealth from Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Sunday April 5, 2020. Queen Elizabeth II made a rare address, calling on Britons to rise to the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, to exercise self-discipline in “an increasingly challenging time”. (Buckingham Palace via AP)
April 6, 2020, 12:40 am
‘We will meet again’: Queen delivers message of hope to UK amid virus outbreak
Only 4th time British monarch has given a national address like this; draws on WWII experience and promises nation that it will rise to challenge and overcome pandemic
By DANICA KIRKA
Ambulances line the street outside Elmhurst Hospital Center, in the Queens borough of New York, April 4, 2020. (Mary Altaffer/AP)
April 5, 2020, 10:09 pm
Americans brace for ‘hardest, saddest’ week as pandemic rages
US surgeon general compares coming days to Pearl Harbor and 9/11; Britain’s death tolls soars as country becomes deadliest virus hotspot in Europe
By DANICA KIRKA and David Rising
In this screen grab taken from video, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the nation from 10 Downing Street, in London, Monday March 23, 2020. (UK Pool via AP)
March 24, 2020, 2:20 am
‘Stay at home’: UK’s Johnson ramps up response to virus
In shift from previous relaxed response, police authorized to break up gatherings of more than 2 people in public to deal with ‘biggest threat this country has faced for decades’
By DANICA KIRKA and Pan Pylas
A police forensic officer works at the scene of Sunday's terror stabbing attack in the Streatham area of south London Monday Feb. 3, 2020 (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
February 4, 2020, 8:55 am
After stabbing attacks, UK to end automatic early release of terror convicts
Following 2 recent attacks in London, justice secretary says government will introduce emergency legislation to halt early freedom without review for terror offenders
By DANICA KIRKA
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a visit to Canada House in London, January 7, 2020. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool Photo via AP)
January 13, 2020, 11:16 pm
Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part-time to Canada
British monarch says summit of senior royals was ‘constructive’ and that it decided on ‘a period of transition’ in which Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend time in Canada and UK
By FRANK AUGSTEIN and DANICA KIRKA
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, greet youths on a visit to the Nyanga Methodist Church in Cape Town, South Africa, September 23, 2019. (Courtney Africa/Pool via AP, File)
January 8, 2020, 11:02 pm
Megxit: Prince Harry and Meghan to ‘step back’ as senior UK royals
Statement from Buckingham Palace says the couple wants to ‘carve out a progressive new role,’ work to become financially independent
By DANICA KIRKA
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to supporters on a visit to meet newly elected Conservative party MP for Sedgefield, Paul Howell, at Sedgefield Cricket Club in County Durham, northeast England on December 14, 2019, following his Conservative party's general election victory. (Lindsey Parnaby / POOL / AFP)
December 16, 2019, 5:10 pm
After big win, UK’s Johnson to quickly get ball rolling on Brexit
Conservative Party leader to meet with 109 newly elected colleagues Monday, many of whom came from traditional Labour areas, before embarking on bid to finalize divorce from Europe
By Gregory Katz and DANICA KIRKA
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