Omicron wreaks havoc in U.K. amid unrest over restrictions
CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports on the surge in Omicron cases in Britain, which is threatening to overwhelm the country's health care system.
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France imposes travel restrictions on U.K.
Cases of COVID-19 are skyrocketing in the U.K. More than 78,000 people tested positive for the virus Wednesday, the highest number of daily cases recorded in Britain since the start of the pandemic. Health officials fear the record could be a sign of things to come. In response, France is instituting new travel restrictions on the U.K. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from London on Britain's vaccination campaign, and CBS News' Elaine Cobbe spoke with CBSN's Elise Preston about what the new restrictions could mean for the French economy ahead of the holidays.
U.S. woman to face U.K. court over teenager's death
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First Omicron death confirmed in U.K. as PM warns of "tidal wave" of infection
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the variant will account for a majority of new COVID cases in London within a day as it spreads at a "phenomenal rate."
U.K. court rules Assange can be extradited
In Britain, a top court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to the U.S. In Myanmar, security forces have reportedly shot and burned 11 villagers in the northwestern region of Sagaing. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott joins “CBSN AM” from London with more on these stories and other international headlines.
U.K. appeals court says Julian Assange can be extradited to U.S.
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U.K. reimposes COVID rules amid claims government itself ignored them
Scandal over an apparent party at PM Boris Johnson's own house, of which he denies any knowledge, shakes trust in the government as the U.K. grapples with rising Omicron cases.
Omicron interrupts holiday planning in the U.K.
COVID-19 variant Omicron is pushing its way into many countries and the U.K. is no exception. CBS News contributor Simon Bates sheds light on what Britain's residents are facing in the weeks before Christmas in this weekend's edition of "London Calling."
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The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
Kim Kardashian West helps fly Afghan women soccer players to U.K.
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Queen Elizabeth II seen for 1st time since back sprain derailed plans
The British monarch, 95, cancelled plans over the weekend to attend a Remembrance Sunday service, which had been her expected return to official engagements.
Woman demands change after nightclub spiking
In the last two months, police in the U.K. have received at least 56 reports of people fearing they've been stuck by needles in drugging attempts, and boycotts of clubs have taken place in cities across the country. CBS News' Haley Ott reports from Nottingham, England.
U.S. lifts travel ban for specific countries. Here's overview
The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
COVID antiviral pill approved in the U.K.
A new antiviral drug that is taken orally to treat COVID-19 has been authorized by medical officials in the U.K. The pill from Merck is for people with mild to moderate symptoms or those considered "high risk." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from London with details.
Climate change protesters block roads outside British Parliament
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U.K. is first country to OK use of Merck antiviral drug for COVID-19
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" discovery: Archaeologists find rare Roman statues
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U.K. companies shift from coal to wood
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FBI says "potential terrorist attack" thwarted in Michigan, 5 arrested
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