News of england

UK stunned as Conservative MP David Amess stabbed to death

15-10-2021 12:18 British MP David Amess dies after being stabbed "multiple times" by an attacker during an event in his local constituency in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, southeast England.

'FREEDOM DAY' IN ENGLAND

England lifts Covid curbs as scientists warn of surge in cases

19-07-2021 11:21 British government lifts pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all social distancing rules in a step slammed by scientists and opposition parties as a dangerous leap into the unknown.

EURO 2020 FINAL

England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy

09-07-2021 21:58 Sunday's match will be the culmination of a remarkable turnaround in Italian fortunes since Roberto Mancini took over as coach.

Global pandemic

England set to lift mask, distancing rules as cases soar

05-07-2021 14:46 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday unveiled a plan to lift most of England's pandemic restrictions from July 19, as he urged the public to "learn to live with" the coronavirus.

Football bombshell

Super League announcement opens unprecedented conflict in European football

19-04-2021 10:47 A planned breakaway Super League announced by 12 of European football's most powerful clubs and backed by US investment bank JPMorgan is roundly condemned by fans and federations across the continent.

FOOTBALL

Cavani unhappy in England, eyes South America return, says father

09-03-2021 21:21 Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is unhappy in England and wants to finish his career in South America, his father told local media, saying the Uruguay international fancies a move to local giants Boca Juniors.

Britain's Royal Family

Queen vows to address Harry and Meghan racism claims

09-03-2021 16:01 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday responded to explosive racism claims from her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.

British Royal Family

No holds barred: Meghan and Harry's historic interview

08-03-2021 13:11 In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle opened up about battling suicidal thoughts and racism directed towards her son, Prince Harry disclosed a painful rift with his father and both settled a fair few scores.

Bitish Royal Family

Harry and Meghan drop 'bombshells' on royal family

08-03-2021 12:00 Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey will be hugely damaging to the royal family, according to British media.

GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Wealthy nations up Covax funding amid ‘vaccine hoarding’ claims

20-02-2021 05:54 G7 commits 7.5 billion euros to Covax scheme, just two days after UN warned of global vaccine equities.

UNITED KINGDOM

Tributes paid after death of British lockdown hero 'Captain Tom'

02-02-2021 17:32 Tributes flooded in from across Britain and beyond on Tuesday following the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old military veteran who won hearts with his fundraising during the pandemic.

GLOBAL PANDEMIC

UK faces up to painful lessons after 100,000 Covid deaths

30-01-2021 09:20 Britain this week became the first European country to pass 100,000 Covid deaths, in a grim milestone nearly one year since its first case of the disease.

Coronavirus pandemic

Scientists prove that Covid-19 survivors’ plasma could reduce deaths

13-01-2021 16:43 Study led by Argentine scientists concludes blood plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients can reduce chances of patient’s becoming seriously sick from virus.

Global pandemic

Britain records new daily high of more than 53,000 virus cases

29-12-2020 16:30 Britain on Tuesday registered a new daily high of more than 53,000 Covid-19 cases, as concern mounted about spiralling numbers of positive tests and pressure on health services.

A LA CANCHA

What might have been: Sabella and Maradona in Sheffield

19-12-2020 09:23 Late footballer and national team coach Alejandro Sabella was a fans favourite during his time with English side Sheffield United – and he was nearly joined in South Yorkshire by Diego Maradona.

by Dan Edwards

COVID-19 VACCINE

UK defends fast pace of Covid vaccine approval

05-12-2020 08:50 United Kingdom’s drugs regulator has given emergency approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, and the government plans to start rolling it out next week.

GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Global virus toll passes 1.5 million as nations plan for vaccine

05-12-2020 08:45 Britain becomes the first western country to approve a Covid-19 shot, as spotlight shifts to the high-stakes rollout.

Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020)

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt not for sale, says retired England player

01-12-2020 22:06 Former England midfielder Steve Hodge has insisted the shirt worn by Diego Maradona in scoring two iconic goals against the Three Lions in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final is not for sale.

Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020)

Sport pays tribute to Maradona with tears, applause, silence, banners and song

29-11-2020 08:12 On the first weekend of sporting action since the death of Diego Maradona, sports, leagues and teams round the world on Saturday paid tribute to the Argentine football great.

DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA (1960-2020)

Thank you, Diego, forever

28-11-2020 07:41 Maradona’s greatness as a player, as a representative of Argentine sport, transcends all class and political divides.

by Francisco Aldaya

DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA

Maradona: A legend shaped by the Hand of God

25-11-2020 14:44 Diego Maradona scored more than 300 goals, but the two most famous came within four minutes of each other on June 22, 1986 in Mexico. One was voted Goal of the Century. The other is even more famous.

60th birthday wish

A Hand of God 'with my right' - Maradona's dream 60th birthday gift

28-10-2020 17:41 Diego Maradona reveals he has a dream present to mark his 60th birthday on Friday – "to score another goal against England, this time with my right hand."

PREMIER LEAGUE

Salah bags hat-trick as Liverpool edge Bielsa's Leeds

12-09-2020 16:06 Marcelo Bielsa's perform well but lose 4-3 at Anfield, as Leeds return to English top-flight after 16-year absence.

EL LOCO IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Bielsa confirms he is staying at Leeds this season

10-09-2020 18:29 Marcelo Bielsa has played down the delay over his new contract at Leeds after confirming he will be in charge for their first season back in the Premier League.

INTERVIEW

Leeds Utd owner Andrea Radrizzani on Bielsa's stress, one-year deals

21-08-2020 14:44 Leeds owner is counting on Marcelo Bielsa to lead the team in the Premier League, while at the same time planning for a future without the enigmatic manager.

UK LAWSUIT

Argentina loses bid to throw out US$738-million hedge-fund lawsuit

21-07-2020 22:45 Argentina has lost an attempt to dismiss a UK lawsuit filed by four hedge funds alleging that the country manipulated economic data to avoid making payments for securities linked to its growth.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL

'We're back!': Bielsa hailed as Leeds win promotion to Premier League

17-07-2020 18:02 Fans gathered outside Elland Road in England, despite the coronavirus pandemic, to celebrate the promotion of Leeds United to the Premier League after a 16-year exile. And many were particularly thankful to one man: Marcelo Bielsa.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL

Jubilation as Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year drought

26-06-2020 03:07 Reds end 30-year wait for the English title as they were crowned Premier League champions on Thursday, triggering jubilant scenes as fans ignored social-distancing to celebrate.

RUGBY

Pichot defeated, Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman

03-05-2020 09:11 Former England captain will lead World Rugby for another four years after being re-elected on Saturday, beating ex-Pumas skipper Agustín Pichot with a first-round majority.

RUGBY

Beaumont v Pichot as World Rugby chairman election kicks off

28-04-2020 18:13 Voting for World Rugby's next chairman opened Monday, with incumbent 68-year-old former England captain Bill Beaumont facing competition from ex-Pumas skipper Agustín Pichot.

RUGBY

Ex-Pumas captain Pichot announces he will run for World Rugby top job

12-04-2020 14:15 "This is a critical election at a critical time for Rugby." the ex-Argentina star said in a tweet announcing he would challenge England's Bill Beaumont for the post.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL

Are Leeds United's Premier League dreams falling apart again?

12-02-2020 17:39 Fans can be forgiven for feeling a horrible sense of déjà vu, as another season that promised so much under Marcelo Bielsa looks like it might come off the rails.

FOOTBALL

Record breaker Agüero will 'die scoring goals', says Guardiola

13-01-2020 08:51 The 31-year-old Argentine international broke the record for the number of goals by a non-English player in Premier League, previously held by Thierry Henry.

ARGENTINE COACH

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on Spurs exit, coaching insecurity

22-12-2019 22:37 In his first interview since being replaced by José Mourinho last month, the Argentine coach and former international reflected on the challenges he faced in the Premier League with Spurs.

News of england

UK stunned as Conservative MP David Amess stabbed to death

England lifts Covid curbs as scientists warn of surge in cases

England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy

England set to lift mask, distancing rules as cases soar

Super League announcement opens unprecedented conflict in European football

Cavani unhappy in England, eyes South America return, says father

Queen vows to address Harry and Meghan racism claims

No holds barred: Meghan and Harry's historic interview

Harry and Meghan drop 'bombshells' on royal family

Wealthy nations up Covax funding amid ‘vaccine hoarding’ claims

Tributes paid after death of British lockdown hero 'Captain Tom'

UK faces up to painful lessons after 100,000 Covid deaths

Scientists prove that Covid-19 survivors’ plasma could reduce deaths

Britain records new daily high of more than 53,000 virus cases

What might have been: Sabella and Maradona in Sheffield

UK defends fast pace of Covid vaccine approval

Global virus toll passes 1.5 million as nations plan for vaccine

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt not for sale, says retired England player

Sport pays tribute to Maradona with tears, applause, silence, banners and song

Thank you, Diego, forever

Maradona: A legend shaped by the Hand of God

A Hand of God 'with my right' - Maradona's dream 60th birthday gift

Salah bags hat-trick as Liverpool edge Bielsa's Leeds

Bielsa confirms he is staying at Leeds this season

Leeds Utd owner Andrea Radrizzani on Bielsa's stress, one-year deals

Argentina loses bid to throw out US$738-million hedge-fund lawsuit

'We're back!': Bielsa hailed as Leeds win promotion to Premier League

Jubilation as Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year drought

Pichot defeated, Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman

Beaumont v Pichot as World Rugby chairman election kicks off

Ex-Pumas captain Pichot announces he will run for World Rugby top job

Are Leeds United's Premier League dreams falling apart again?

Record breaker Agüero will 'die scoring goals', says Guardiola

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on Spurs exit, coaching insecurity

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

'It’s not Cristina': Argentina’s VP breaks silence, pushes IMF decision to Congress

Latam Airlines reaches bankruptcy deal that hands reins to creditors

Fernández de Kirchner, children cleared in money-laundering case

Pope appoints Martín Guzmán to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

Mariano, el hermano payamédico de Horacio Rodríguez Larreta: "Mi madre dijo que le salvé la vida"

Conmueve a La Pampa el calvario del chiquito de 5 años masacrado a golpes por la madre y su novia

Marcha atrás: el agresor del playero iba a entregarse por orden del padre, cambió de idea y escapó con la madre

Con Jorge Macri a la cabeza, llegan los cambios porteños

Un asteroide dos veces más grande que el Obelisco se acerca a la trayectoria orbital terrestre