Tag: Europe
Blinken to meet Israel’s new foreign minister in Rome
BERLIN — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Israel’s new Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Italy over the weekend, a senior...
UK won’t extend deadline for EU citizens to apply to stay
LONDON — The British government won’t extend the June 30 deadline for European Union citizens in the U.K. to apply for permanent residency or...
Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain — A bizarre blunder by the goalkeeper helped Spain find its scoring touch at the European Championship.
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German Cabinet OKs 2022 budget plan with more new debt
BERLIN — Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved plans for a 2022 budget that foresee an increase in new debt as spending on health and...
British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector
LONDON — The U.K.’s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped...
Czech central bank raises key rate to 0.5% to tame inflation
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic’s central bank has increased its key interest rate by a quarter-point to 0.5% in efforts to tame inflation as...
Haralabidis makes US women’s water polo team for Tokyo
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — Stephania Haralabidis was 12 when she decided she was done with competitive swimming. She hated the stress and anxiety that...
Police officer guilty of manslaughter in soccer star’s death
LONDON — A British police officer was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter in the death of Dalian Atkinson, a former professional soccer player who died...
Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advances
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round...
Elton John adds dates to final tour, including stadium shows
NEW YORK — Elton John has announced the final dates for his farewell tour, which includes stops at big stadiums in the U.S.
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