England to play Brazil, Belgium before Euro 2024
England will host Brazil and Belgium at Wembley in March as part of their preparations for Euro 2024, the Football Association announced on Monday.
UK’s PM to end England’s coronavirus lockdown on December 2
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans for strict regional measures to combat COVID-19 after England’s lockdown ends Dec. 2, sparking a rebellion by members of his own party who say the move may do more harm than good. Johnson’s office said late Saturday that the government plans to return to a three-tiered system […]
Covid-19 kills man who murdered 13 women in England
Peter Sutcliffe, a murderer who became known as the ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ after killing 13 women in northern England decades ago, has died in hospital. The 74-year-old had tested positive for the coronavirus, but had refused treatment, the prison service said. Sutcliffe, a former gravedigger, was sentenced to life in prison in 1981 after killing 13 […]
UEFA abandons attempt to hold under-19 finals
UEFA has given up on holding its under-19 championships in Northern Ireland and cancelled the tournament, which had already been postponed several times. The governing body of European football issued a statement, dated Tuesday evening, which said that the decision was “due to the current unresolved epidemiological situation in Europe and resulting travelling difficulties.” The […]
Muslims are being blamed for England’s Coronavirus outbreaks
Coronavirus conspiracy theorists have spread baseless rumors online — frequently targeting minorities — since the beginning of the pandemic. In England the latest wave of vitriol criticizes Muslims, blaming them for spreading Covid-19. Muslims were caught off guard last week when the UK government suddenly announced local lockdowns in a slew of areas in northern […]
Boris says England may need stricter face mask rules
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said tighter rules on wearing face coverings may be needed to stop a resurgence in COVID-19 infections Johnson said that he would like to see the people wear face-covering more frequently in shops in England. “I do think we need to be stricter in insisting that people wear face coverings […]
