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crowd of people holding signs with commentary about Britain's NHS

In its 75th year, Britain’s National Health Service is in critical condition

Health

Britain’s National Health Service is known as a model of free health care for UK citizens. But as the public institution celebrates its 75th year, patients face long wait times at doctors’ offices and hospitals. Some say the system needs more funding; others argue that either citizens need to pay for at least a part of their care or private companies should play a greater role.

Maldivian President Mohammed Nasheed signs a document underwater calling on all countries to cut down their carbon dioxide emissions in Girifushi, about 20 minutes by speedboat from the capital Male, Maldives

At COP26, island nations push hard for countries to meet goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

Climate Change
Person with blue gloves presents a large medal in a yellow and red box

Papers and relics testifying to Stephen Hawking’s life’s work will be displayed in UK archive

Science & Technology
Brexit

Economic strains add to Brexit pressures at EU summit

Global Politics
People leave London Bridge area with their hands up after the attack.

Facebook’s ‘Safety Check’ may enhance our sense of panic

Conflict