2020 is a year some people would rather forget. But for Lebanon, it’s been particularly bad. Thousands have been plunged into poverty through an unprecedented economic crisis. Not to mention, the deadly port...
Times Square closed off from New Year’s Eve celebrations
For the first time in decades, New York City’s Times Square is closed to the public for New Year’s Eve celebrations because of the coronavirus pandemic.
New Year 2021: UK celebrates with fireworks but no parties due to COVID-19
There were muted celebrations across the country as Britons said goodbye – and good riddance – to 2020. Police stepped up patrols to deter revellers from congregating. There were firework shows in some...
COVID-19: How the Bolshoi survived the coronavirus pandemic
The world’s most famous ballet theatre was forced to shut its doors for six months earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But now it’s back, albeit with limited audiences. Diana Magnay spoke to...
‘In crisis, without fanfare, UK finally ends the EU era’
IN THE PRESS – Friday, 1 January, 2021: In this special edition we look at reactions to the UK’s full departure from the EU as Brexit becomes a reality. Right-wing tabloid The Daily Express is celebratory, but the...
Light truck traffic between UK and France as post-Brexit rules take effect
Britain on Friday began a new year and life outside Europe, after leaving the bloc’s single market trading rules to go it alone for the first time in nearly half a century.