Tag: United Kingdom
UK accused of reintroducing virus restrictions on the sly
LONDON — The British government faced criticism Tuesday that it was introducing local lockdowns by stealth after it published new guidelines for eight areas...
Boris Johnson’s former ally Cummings slams UK virus response
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being accused of overseeing a chaotic government whose failure to act quickly against the coronavirus caused...
Report says UK Conservatives seen as insensitive to Muslims
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson helped create an impression that his Conservative Party is “insensitive” to Muslims with a newspaper column comparing veil-wearing...
3 newcomers in England’s longer Euro 2020 provisional squad
LONDON — Gareth Southgate gave himself another week to determine England's European Championship squad by naming a 33-man list featuring three players who have...
EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers
PARIS — With coronavirus restrictions easing to allow fans back into stadiums, there will be some atmosphere at last in the 11 host cities...
EURO 2020: Virus poses financial, logistical challenges
LONDON — A tournament intended to be a celebration of European soccer will instead reflect many of the uncertainties that have beset the sport...
Court rules UK surveillance breached European rights law
LONDON — Europe's top human rights court ruled Tuesday that British mass surveillance and intelligence gathering practices breached human rights laws, in a partial...
Writer Paul Rudnick scores with a witty, regal romance novel
NEW YORK — Paul Rudnick has written a romantic comedy with a royal twist.
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Bad reputation: British Museum takes new look at Rome’s Nero
LONDON — The British Museum’s new exhibition on the Roman Emperor Nero opens with a piece of fake news from the ancient world.
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Yedlin, Siebatcheu on US roster for Nations League semifinal
CHICAGO — Defender DeAndre Yedlin and forward Jordan Siebatcheu earned spots on the 23-man U.S. roster for the CONCACAF National League semifinal against Honduras...