Tag: England
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...
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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U.K. urges commitment to vaccinate the world by end of 2022
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will use the Group of Seven wealthy democracies’ summit next week to urge world leaders to commit...
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...
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...
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...
England bowler Ollie Robinson suspended for abusive tweets
LONDON — England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was suspended from international cricket on Sunday pending an investigation into discriminatory tweets he posted from 2012-13.
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