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England Lifts Face Mask Mandate, Lets People Return to Offices as Omicron Cases Near Peak
Johnson told lawmakers that the ease of restrictions was due to government scientists believing the surge of infections was likely prompted by Omicron and the variant's cases "have now peaked nationally," according to the Associated Press.
Texas Synagogue Hostage Suspect Was Banned from UK Court Over ‘Threatening’ 9/11 Outburst: Report
After 9/11 attack, Malik Faisal Akram yelled at British court clerks, 'you should have been on the f****** plane'
Putin to Hold Summit with Xi at Start of Olympics in Beijing
Kremlin says it marks the beginning of 'coordination' with China on certain matters related to Ukraine
Russia Sends More Troops Westward Amid Tensions with Ukraine
Deployment further beefs up Russian military assets amid fears of an invasion
French Parliament Approves Vaccine Pass
President Emmanuel Macron, who is expected to seek a second term in an April presidential election, told Le Parisien paper this month that he wanted to "piss off" unvaccinated people by making their lives so complicated they would end up getting the COVID vaccine.
Two Teens Arrested in UK in Connection to Texas Synagogue Hostage Standoff: Report
The tense standoff lasted for about 10 hours, part of which was captured on a Facebook live stream of the services. Akram was fatally shot by an FBI team after all four hostages were safely released from the synagogue.
Russia Says Ukraine Talks Hit ‘Dead End’, Poland Warns of Risk of War
He warned of possible "catastrophic consequences" if the two sides could not agree on what Russia has termed security red lines but said Moscow had not given up on diplomacy and would even speed it up.
Prince Andrew Must Face Sex Abuse Accuser’s Lawsuit – U.S. Judge
Giuffre's claims against Andrew have not been proven, and the prince is not accused of criminal wrongdoing.
‘Heartfelt Apologies’: UK PM Johnson Admits Attending Lockdown Party
Johnson said he regretted his action and had thought the gathering was a work event - drawing jeers and laughter from opposition lawmakers.
France Allows COVID Infected Medics to Work
The special exemption to France's quarantine rules being rolled out to hospitals, elderly care homes, doctors' offices and other essential health services