With the coronavirus pandemic turning doctors’ offices into no-go zones, family physicians are now doing much of their consultations online or by telephone.
Author: BENJAMIN MUELLER
Western Universities Rely on China. After the Virus, That May Not Last.
In Britain, the United States and Australia, the coronavirus could blow huge holes in the budgets of universities that have “become addicted to one source of income.”
As Europe Shuts Down, Britain Takes a Different, and Contentious, Approach
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has largely kept Britain open, opting for more targeted measures, a strategy that has startled some epidemiologists.
Doctors Say U.K. Is Ill Prepared for Coronavirus
Intensive care beds are lacking. One area of Yorkshire has 35 beds to accommodate what could be hundreds of seriously ill patients.
The Driving Force in Irish Politics? Finding a Decent Place to Live
A severe housing crisis has made life unbearable for many young people, who turned in droves to the previously toxic Sinn Fein party in this month’s election.
Irish Voters Cast Off Relic of Entrenched 2-Party System
In a landmark election, Sinn Fein won a seat at the table, though tortuous coalition negotiations will determine who will lead the next government.
Sinn Fein on Threshold: Party With Old I.R.A. Ties Soars in Irish Election
Once ostracized over its ties to sectarian violence, Sinn Fein may now be able to claim a seat at the government table.
London Stabbing Prompts Questions on Policies for Terrorism Convictions
The British government proposed extending the prison terms for terrorism-related offenses, but analysts said the move could violate human rights and further radicalize young offenders.
What’s Next for Britons Who Lost the Brexit Battle
Having bet it all on stopping Brexit and lost, Remainers now look to keeping Britain as close to the European Union as possible.
Harry and Meghan’s Big Funding Source Is Private. Sort of.
As the couple leave full-time royal life, they have vowed to forgo public funding. But a pledge by Prince Charles to help support them has put a spotlight on his own sources of wealth, including a billion-pound real estate conglomerate.