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More royalty turns up to attend Euro 2024

Jun. 22, 2024 16:39 PM EDT

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Euro 2024 is becoming a very regal affair after the king and queen of Belgium became the latest royals to attend the soccer tournament in Germany. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were in the crowd for Belgium's group game against Romania on Saturday. They...

Investigation of Russian hack on London hospitals may take weeks amid worries over online data dump

Jun. 22, 2024 13:34 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to complete, the country's state-run National Health Service said Friday, as concerns grow over a reported data dump of patient records. ...

Newly named Washington Post editor decides not to take job after backlash, will stay in Britain

Jun. 21, 2024 21:22 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post's new editor Robert Winnett never made it to his job, withdrawing Friday and deciding to stay in England in another upheaval at a news outlet where a reorganization plan has gone disastrously wrong. He'd been the subject of several published...

Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy

Jun. 20, 2024 21:08 PM EDT

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Europe beware — Spain might just be back. The three-time European champion advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against holders Italy on Thursday. A 55th-minute own goal by Riccardo Calafiori settled the Group B...

England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024

Jun. 20, 2024 14:25 PM EDT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — England was far from convincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday even if it likely ensured advancing to the round of 16 at the European Championship. Harry Kane gave England another fast start at Euro 2024, scoring it the 18th minute, but the captain...

Could a $170 high-tech soccer ball be a reason for so many spectacular goals at Euro 2024?

Jun. 20, 2024 13:15 PM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — With outrageous goals flying in from all angles, Euro 2024 has started with a bang. Could a $170 high-tech soccer ball be to thank for this? “When you strike it, it stays hit,” England captain Harry Kane said. The Adidas...

Euro 2024: What to know about the European Championship in Germany

Jun. 19, 2024 16:04 PM EDT

The European Championship, also known as Euro 2024, kicked off on June 14 when host Germany defeated Scotland 5-1 in Munich. Here's what to know about the monthlong tournament: Where are the games being played? The tournament is being held in Germany, with matches in 10...

The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US

Jun. 17, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — New leaders of The Washington Post are being haunted by their pasts, with ethical questions raised about their actions as journalists in London that illustrate very different press traditions in the United States and England. An extraordinary trio of stories over...

Police temporarily detain 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans at Euro 2024

Jun. 17, 2024 17:35 PM EDT

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Eight people were temporarily detained following a brawl between Serbia and England fans in Gelsenkirchen ahead of the teams' opening European Championship match, police said Monday. Authorities said the incident on Sunday was over quickly and they...

Chosen by Kim Kardashian and loved by fans, Bellingham fires England to 1-0 win over Serbia at Euros

Jun. 16, 2024 22:02 PM EDT

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham is the star of Kim Kardashian’s male underwear range, England icon David Beckham mimics his trademark goal celebration, and a Beatles classic has become his anthem as adoring fans serenade him with “Hey Jude” when he’s on the field. ...