Tag: United Kingdom
Alistair Brownlee disqualified for ‘ducking’ rival
LEEDS, England — Alistair Brownlee conceded Sunday that his hopes of becoming a three-time Olympic champion are over after he was disqualified from the...
White replaces Alexander-Arnold in England’s squad for Euros
LONDON — Ben White has been called into England’s squad for the European Championship to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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UK PM’s party rebels prepare to challenge foreign aid cuts
LONDON — Senior Lawmakers from Britain’s governing Conservative Party are hoping to reverse the government's contentious cut in foreign aid spending — just days...
Minister opposes suspending cricketer for offensive tweets
LONDON — The British government called on England’s cricket authorities on Monday to reconsider the suspension of fast bowler Ollie Robinson while he is...
WHO: High vaccination rates can help reduce risk of variants
GENEVA — A top World Health Organization official estimated Monday that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of at least 80% is needed to significantly lower the...
Meghan and Harry welcome second child, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The second baby for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is officially here: Meghan gave birth to a healthy girl...
England soccer team again booed by fans for taking a knee
MIDDLESBROUGH, England — Some England fans booed the team again Sunday for taking a knee before kicking off a warm-up game for the European...
Antcliff, Southgate share lead at European Open
HAMBURG. Germany — Maverick Antcliff of Australia shot a 4-under 68 to share a one-stroke lead with England’s Matthew Southgate after the second round...
England holds out against New Zealand to draw 1st test
LONDON — England batted slowly and carefully Sunday to hold out against New Zealand on the final day of the first test at Lord's.
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Man City’s Bruyne voted player of year by fellow pros again
LONDON — Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been voted England's player of the season by his fellow professionals for a second consecutive...