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Early morning shoppers in Oxford Street, London, Monday April 12, 2021. Millions of people in Britain will get their first chance in months for haircuts, casual shopping and restaurant meals on Monday, as the government takes the next step on its lockdown-lifting road map. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)
Chilly weather doesn't dampen UK joy at lockdown easing

By Jill Lawless 6 hrs ago

Devotees take holy dips in the Ganges River during Kumbh Mela, or pitcher festival, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, in Haridwar, northern state of Uttarakhand, India, Monday, April 12, 2021. Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered by the Ganges River for special prayers Monday, many of them flouting social distancing practices as the coronavirus spreads in India with record speed. (AP Photo/Karma Sonam)
The Latest: Hong Kong to ease some travel, social limits

By The Associated Press 10 hrs ago

Today in History

By The Associated Press 12 hrs ago
Today in History Today is Monday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2021. There are 263 days left in the year. Today’s...

FILE - Chloe Zhao poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 22, 2018. Zhao was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her work on "Nomadland." “Nomadland” has won four prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The film’s director, Chloe Zhao, became only the second woman to win the best director trophy, and star Frances McDormand was named best actress. “Nomadland” also took the cinematography prize on Sunday. Emerald Fennell’s revenge comedy “Promising Young Woman” was named best British film, while the best actor trophy went to 83-year-old Anthony Hopkins for playing a man grappling with dementia in “The Father.” An event that was criticized in the recent past with the label #BAFTAsSoWhite rewarded a diverse group of talents, during a pandemic-curbed ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

By Jill Lawless Apr. 11, 2021 05:52 AM EDT

Jockey, owners and trainers stand in the parade ring during the two minute silence before the first race on the third day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Saturday April 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, Pool)
Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support

By Danica Kirka Apr. 10, 2021 07:22 AM EDT

A photo of Britain's Prince Philip is among flowers left by the public outside the gates of Windsor Castle, a day after the death of Britain's Prince Philip, in Windsor, England, Saturday, April 10, 2021. Britain's Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that mostly defined his life, died on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
The Latest: Tweet recalls queen's loving anniversary speech

By The Associated Press Apr. 10, 2021 03:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 7, 2021 file photo, Nationalists and Loyalists clash with one another at the peace wall on Lanark Way in West Belfast, Northern Ireland. The chaotic scenes during a week of violence on the streets of Northern Ireland have stirred memories of decades of Catholic-Protestant conflict, known as “The Troubles.” A 1998 peace deal ended large-scale violence but did not resolve Northern Ireland’s deep-rooted tensions. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
EXPLAINER: What is behind the latest unrest in N Ireland?

By Jill Lawless Apr. 10, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

Flags fly at half-staff on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney as a tribute to Prince Philip, Saturday, April 10, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. (AP Photo/Mark Baker))
The Latest: Australia mourns Prince Philip

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

The Lion rampant flies at half mast at Balmoral Castle following the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Friday, April 9, 2021. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)
COVID, Philip's no-fuss attitude mean simpler funeral plan

By Jill Lawless Apr. 09, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

People leave flowers at Cambridge Gate at Windsor Castle following the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, in Windsor, England, Friday, April 9, 2021. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)
UK mourns Prince Philip; leaders honor his service to queen

By Danica Kirka Apr. 09, 2021 10:31 AM EDT

Today in History

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Friday, April 9, the 99th day of 2021. There are 266 days left in the year. Today’s...

Nationalist youths gesture towards a police line blocking a road near the Peace Wall in West Belfast, Northern Ireland, Thursday, April 8, 2021. Authorities in Northern Ireland sought to restore calm Thursday after Protestant and Catholic youths in Belfast hurled bricks, fireworks and gasoline bombs at police and each other. It was the worst mayhem in a week of street violence in the region, where Britain's exit from the European Union has unsettled an uneasy political balance. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Northern Ireland leaders seek calm after violence escalates

By Peter Morrison And Jill Lawless Apr. 08, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Lemonheads Barber shop during a visit to Lemon Street Market in Truro, England, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 to see how they are preparing to reopen ahead of Step 2 of the roadmap on Monday. Johnson has confirmed that businesses from barbers to bookstores will be allowed to reopen next week and that Britain's slow but steady march out of a three-month lockdown remains on track. (Justin Tallis/Pool Photo via AP)
UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown

By Danica Kirka Apr. 08, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

Gig economy riders for app-based meal delivery platform Deliveroo demonstrate outside the company headquarters in London, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The strike coincides with the first day of unconditional trading for Deliveroo shares, which went public last week in a stock market offering.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
UK Deliveroo riders strike over pay, gig work conditions

By Kelvin Chan Apr. 07, 2021 08:45 AM EDT

A closed branch of the sushi restaurant chain Itsu at Holborn in the City of London, Thursday, April 1, 2021. When the coronavirus struck, nearly 540,000 workers vanished almost overnight from the business hub, known as the City of London, or simply "the City." A year on, most haven't returned.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Beyond the Pandemic: London's financial hub seeks a rebirth

By Sylvia Hui Apr. 07, 2021 02:18 AM EDT

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits AstraZeneca facility in Macclesfield, England, on Tuesday April 6, 2021, to learn more about their dollars 500 million investment into the site. Johnson said Monday that Britain’s vaccination program is going well and infections are falling, confirming that many shops and businesses will be allowed to reopen next week. (Dave Thompson/Pool via AP)
Official: EU agency to confirm AstraZeneca blood clot link

By Nicole Winfield And Pan Pylas Apr. 06, 2021 10:16 AM EDT

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives for a coronavirus briefing in Downing Street, London, Monday April 5, 2021. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool via AP)
UK to ease lockdown next week, will test vaccine passports

By Jill Lawless Apr. 05, 2021 06:27 AM EDT

Demonstrators attend a 'Kill the Bill' protest in Bristol, England, Saturday, April 3, 2021. The demonstration is against the contentious Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which is currently going through Parliament and would give police stronger powers to restrict protests. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)
UK arrests over 100 in protests against policing bill

Apr. 04, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

A close up of the hearts on the 'The National COVID Memorial Wall' on the south bank of the Thames in front of St. Thomas' hospital and opposite the House of Parliament in London, Sunday April 4, 2021. Hearts are being drawn onto the wall in memory of the many thousands of people who have died in the UK from coronavirus, with organizers hoping to reach their target of 150,000 hearts by the middle of next week. (AP Photo/Tony Hicks)
UK eyes testing COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings

By Sylvia Hui Apr. 04, 2021 10:07 AM EDT

Falcons set to play home game in London if pandemic allows

Apr. 01, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are set to host a home game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London as part of the NFL's expanded schedule this...