UK to house thousands of asylum seekers in ex-military bases

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government said Wednesday it was planning to house thousands of asylum seekers in two disused military bases, the latest in a series of measures to discourage migrants from crossing the English Channel to U.K. shores in small unseaworthy boats. Immigration...

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of famed composer, dies at 43

NEW YORK (AP) — Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer, record producer and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died Saturday in England after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia. He was 43. “His whole family is gathered together and we are all...

UK report: Black kids 6 times likelier to be strip-searched

LONDON (AP) — Black children in England and Wales were six times more likely to be strip-searched by police, according to a report being released Monday that found children were failed by those sworn to protect them. Children’s Commissioner Rachel de Souza found nearly 3,000...

Kane and Ronaldo help England and Portugal stay perfect

England and Portugal made it two wins out of two at the start of European Championship qualifying, helped by their star players continuing their record-breaking streaks. Harry Kane struck a record-extending 55th goal for his country to help England beat Ukraine 2-0, while Cristiano...

Kane extends England goals record in 2-0 win against Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — Presented with a golden boot before kickoff, Harry Kane's golden touch continued for England on Sunday as he struck a record-extending 55th goal for his country. The Tottenham striker had already surpassed Wayne Rooney as the Three Lions' outright leading scorer with...

Folarin Balogun travels to Florida, meets with US team

Folarin Balogun traveled from Europe and met with U.S. interim coach Anthony Hudson as the Americans try to persuade the 21-year-old midfielder to commit to their national team over England and Nigeria. The U.S. trained in Orlando, Florida, this week ahead of Friday night's CONCACAF...

Melanie Barcenas youngest player ever to sign with NWSL team

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Wave have signed 15-year-old Melanie Barcenas, the youngest player ever to reach a deal with a National Women's Soccer League team. The San Diego native is the first local youth player to sign with the league and the first signed by the Wave through...

Nurses, ambulance crews and health care workers other than doctors reach pay deal in England to avert further strikes

Nurses, ambulance crews and health care workers other than doctors reach pay deal in England to avert further strikes

2 sentenced for interfering with flight diverted to Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Two men from England have been sentenced in federal court for charges related to interfering with the crew of a flight that had to be diverted from its destination. The passengers disrupted a flight from Mexico to England, causing it to make an unplanned...