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UK court gives govt green light to reach Chagos Islands deal
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» LONDON — A British court on Thursday paved the way for a government deal on returning the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius, lifting a temporary ban which had forced an 11th-hour halt to an accord being signed.
Confiscated French love letters finally opened after 265 years
AFP, Published on 07/11/2023
» LONDON - Undelivered letters written to French sailors during an 18th century war between Britain and France have finally been opened and studied -- after more than 250 years gathering dust.
Apple unexpectedly supports Right to Repair Act
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on Thursday confirmed it is endorsing passage of a California law requiring major gadget makers to enable people to fix their devices without taking them back to companies.
Chelsea sign Caicedo for reported British record pound sterling115 million fee
AFP, Published on 15/08/2023
» LONDON - Chelsea completed the signing of Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo on Monday for a reported Premier League record fee of up to pound sterling115 million ($146 million).
Man City begin bid for Premier League history, Liverpool face Chelsea test
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City kick-off the new Premier League season at Burnley on Friday to begin their bid to become the first side to ever win four consecutive English top-flight titles.
Britain ready for first coronation since 1953
AFP, Published on 06/05/2023
» LONDON: Charles III will be crowned king on Saturday in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain.
King Charles greets royal fans as coronation buzz builds
AFP, Published on 05/05/2023
» LONDON - King Charles III greeted the crowds outside Buckingham Palace on Friday on the eve of his coronation, with royal revellers cranking up the party atmosphere with fancy dress and inflatable crowns.
Liverpool stunned by Brentford as Reds pay for defensive woes
AFP, Published on 03/01/2023
» LONDON - Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were unable to cope with Brentford's "chaos" theory in a shock 3-1 defeat on Monday that damaged their bid for a top four finish in the Premier League.
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
AFP, Published on 19/09/2022
» LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest on Monday, after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.
Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» NEW YORK: NBA great Bill Russell, the cornerstone of a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles and a powerful voice for social justice, has died at the age of 88, his family said Sunday.