The government’s action expands earlier legislative efforts, but for some gay people it is too little, too late. “It impacted me my whole life,” one man said of his conviction.
Author: ISABELLA KWAI
Britain Extends Pardons Policy for Consensual Same-Sex Partners
The government’s action expands earlier legislative efforts, but for some gay people it is too little, too late. “It impacted me my whole life,” one man said of his conviction.
Ireland Puts Minimum Price on Alcohol to Curb Binge Drinking
The new rule, part of broader legislation aimed at stemming alcohol-related illnesses, sets a minimum price of one euro per standard drink and came into effect on Tuesday.
Britain’s Crossbow Rules in the Cross Hairs After Windsor Castle Breach
Britain’s Home Office said it was “considering options to strengthen controls” on the weapons, part of a continuing review, after a man was arrested in castle grounds with one.
Britain and Denmark Report Rise in Known Omicron Cases
The nations are widely perceived as leaders in genomic sequencing and testing, giving them an edge over tracking the spread of the virus and its mutations.
‘You’re Not Helpless’: For London Women, Learning to Fight Builds Confidence
After a year marked by isolation, loneliness and violence in the city, many self-defense and martial arts gyms say they are seeing more interest from women.
Europe’s Covid Death Toll Could Exceed 2 Million by Spring
Covid is now the leading cause of death in Europe, the World Health Organization said in a statement, with almost 4,200 new deaths a day, double the number at the end of September.
Europe’s Covid Deaths Rose 10 Percent in a Week, the W.H.O. Says
Cases and fatalities have increased on the continent, even as they have dropped or remained stable in other parts of the globe.
Europe’s Covid Deaths Rose 10 Percent in a Week, the W.H.O. Says
Cases and fatalities have increased on the continent, even as they have dropped or remained stable in the rest of the world.
Greta Thunberg, Activists Petition U.N. to Declare State of Emergency on Climate Change
Young climate activists on Wednesday called on the U.N. to declare a “Level 3” emergency, as it did for Covid-19, allowing the institution to deploy resources to vulnerable countries.