Tag: Western Europe
Léa Seydoux tests positive, may miss Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France — Léa Seydoux, one of France's most famous actors, may miss the Cannes Film Festival after testing positive for COVID-19.
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US climate envoy announces Russia trip at time of tension
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry will meet with Russian officials in Moscow next week, making him the highest-ranking Biden administration official to visit Russia...
Toni Duggan returns to Everton on 2-year deal
LIVERPOOL, England — Toni Duggan returned to Everton on Friday, signing a two-year contract with the club where she made her professional debut.
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Dutch reinforce COVID-19 measures after spike in cases
THE HAGUE — The Dutch government has reinforced measures to contain COVID-19 after a spike in new cases, particularly among young people, driven by...
Moldova to hold vote pitting reformists against pro-Russians
BUCHAREST — Moldovan voters go to the polls this weekend in a snap parliamentary election that could decide whether the former Soviet republic fully...
American coach Jesse Marsch proud to take over at Leipzig
BERLIN — Americans are taking their coaching expertise to the Bundesliga.
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Train derails in Austrian Alps, 15 slightly hurt
BERLIN — A train derailed early Friday on a railway line in the Austrian Alps, and one carriage apparently fell into a river, authorities...
Spain’s Hernangómez injures shoulder, will miss Tokyo Games
LAS VEGAS — Spain power forward Juancho Hernangómez will miss the Tokyo Olympics after dislocating his left shoulder during an exhibition victory Thursday over...
Italy’s Berrettini reaches 1st Grand Slam final at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England — Cries of “Vai!” (Go!), “Forza!” (Let's go!) and even “Andiamo, amore mio!” (Let's go, my love!) rang through Centre Court, supporting...
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...