Tag: United Kingdom
Fiji set for gold defense; New Zealand women aim for upgrade
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The first Olympic gold medal ever awarded in rugby sevens went to the Australian women's team. The Aussies held off archrival...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 6
1887 — Lottie Dod of Britain, 15, becomes the...
With Walsh Jennings out, new generation hits the beach
London Olympics organizers erected a 25-foot statue of two-time defending champion Kerri Walsh Jennings in St. James’ Park, just a short stroll from the...
Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?
LONDON — Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?
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Less than a month after surgery, Fritz winning at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England — Taylor Fritz left the court in a wheelchair after his French Open loss less than a month ago. Days later, he...
Nissan to make new electric cars, batteries in Britain
LONDON — Japanese carmaker Nissan and two partners on Thursday announced plans to invest 1 billion ($1.4 billion) pounds to produce a new model...
Ederson gets start over Alisson for Brazil’s Copa QF match
RIO DE JANEIRO — Goalkeeper Ederson will start Brazil's Copa America quarterfinals match against Chile, taking the place of the once-unchallenged Alisson.
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UK urged to defer winding down of salary support program
LONDON — Business leaders and unions joined forces Thursday to urge the British government to maintain a salary subsidy program that is being wound...
Gap to close all UK, Ireland stores; shifts business online
LONDON — In another blow to Britain's retail sector, American clothing company Gap said that it will close all of its stores in the...
Thousands of EU citizens may lose legal status to live in UK
LONDON — Marlies Haselton has called Britain home for more than 30 years. The Dutch national married a Briton, had her children there, and...
