Tag: United Kingdom
UK economy remains 3.1% smaller than pre-pandemic level
LONDON — Official figures show that the British economy rebounded further in May following another easing of lockdown restrictions, though the increase was about...
UK police officer admits killing woman abducted on walk home
LONDON — A British police officer pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a 33-year-old woman Sarah Everard, who was abducted as she walked home from...
Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka
WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka was not the first professional tennis player to withdraw during a Grand Slam tournament because of mental health concerns...
BRITISH OPEN ’21: A hole-by-hole look at Royal St. George’s
SANDWICH, England — A hole-by-hole look at Royal St. George’s, site of the 149th British Open to be played July 15-18:
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BRITISH OPEN ’21: Previous winners at Royal St. George’s
A capsule look at the previous 14 times the British Open was at Royal St. George’s in Sandwich, England:
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Diverse England team wins fans in nation eager for good news
LONDON — Hannah Kumari has been an English soccer fan since childhood, but she never wanted to fly an England flag. Until now.
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Ireland basketball CEO apologizes for post about Sterling
DUBLIN — The chief executive of Ireland's basketball federation has apologized for an offensive social media post about England soccer player Raheem Sterling.
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As global COVID-19 deaths top 4 million, a suicide in Peru
AREQUIPA, Peru — On the last day of Javier Vilca's life, his wife stood outside a hospital window with a teddy bear, red balloons...
Rahm lives up to billing with 1st-round 66 at Scottish Open
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — About to start his first event as a major champion, Jon Rahm was taking some practice swings on the first...
Counting the cost: England fans now gear up for Euros final
LONDON — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the...