Tag: United Kingdom
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
ROME — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for...
London teenager charged in shooting of BLM activist
LONDON — A teenager from south London appeared in court Saturday on charges that he was involved in the shooting of a prominent member...
Duchess of Cambridge ‘hugely grateful’ for 1st vaccine dose
LONDON — The Duchess of Cambridge has received her first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as Britain extends its inoculation program to younger people.
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UK: Anti-immigration protest blocks traffic in port of Dover
LONDON — Anti-immigration demonstrators protesting the rising numbers of people attempting to reach the U.K. by crossing the English Channel in small boats blocked...
Brentford earns promotion to Premier League for first time
LONDON — Brentford reached the Premier League for the first time by beating Swansea 2-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium on...
UK magnate’s daughter-in-law held in Belize police death
MEXICO CITY — The daughter-in-law of a politically influential British magnate was in custody in Belize on Saturday, under investigation in the shooting death...
Reports: Boris Johnson, fiancée Carrie Symonds wed in London
LONDON — U.K. newspapers are reporting that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds married Saturday in a small private ceremony in...
Pulisic 1st American man to feature in CL final
PORTO, Portugal — Christian Pulisic has become the first American man to play in a Champions League final.
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Talking points ahead of the Champions League final
Manchester City and Chelsea meet in an all-English Champions League final in Porto on Saturday. Here are some of the talking points in the...
UK authorizes use of J&J vaccine as virus cases edge up
LONDON — Regulators on Friday authorized another coronavirus vaccine for use in the U.K. amid concerns about rising COVID-19 cases as a variant of...