Barbados removes Queen as head of state to become Republic - BBC News

Barbados removes Queen as head of state to become Republic – BBC News

Barbados is holding a ceremony to mark the island’s transition to a Republic, with the Queen removed as head of state. The Barbadian government said the time had come to fully leave the Caribbean island’s colonial past behind. Barbados gained…

“No toys at Christmas” warning as global supply crisis deepens - BBC News

“No toys at Christmas” warning as global supply crisis deepens – BBC News

Around the world supply chain problems are affecting the supply of goods, as the easing of the Covid pandemic leads to a sudden surge in consumer demand. Cargo ships at many ports are stuck, unable to offload their containers, because…

US says Kabul airlift may continue beyond 31st August deadline - BBC News

US says Kabul airlift may continue beyond 31st August deadline – BBC News

The US government has said the emergency airlift from Kabul may continue beyond 31st August to ensure that no Americans who wish to leave are left behind. The UK government has promised to use “every hour” left to help as…