Wayne Couzens had already admitted to kidnapping and raping the 33-year-old Ms. Everard, whose killing in March set off an outcry against gender violence in Britain.
Author: ELIAN PELTIER
England Celebrates as It Reaches the Euro 2020 Final
After 55 years of unsuccessful attempts to reach the final of a major soccer tournament, and after months of sorrow brought by the coronavirus pandemic, England tastes victory.
Covid-19 Outbreaks Are Linked to Euro 2020 Games, W.H.O. Says
Fans have been amassing in stadiums, pubs and bars to watch the tournament.
E.U.’s Digital Covid Cards Go Into Effect
“This can only work for travelers if member states implement it in a harmonized way,” said an official representing Europe’s largest air carriers.
E.U. Residents Should Get Fully Vaccinated as Delta Variant Rises, Officials Warn
The highly transmissible variant has been detected in more than 20 European countries, but is unlikely to pose much risk to people who have been fully vaccinated, experts said.
French Political Leader Pelted With Flour During Protest
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left party France Unbowed, was showered with flour in Paris, just days after President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face.
Oxford University Scholars Refuse to Teach Under Cecil Rhodes Statue
A statue of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes at Oxford University has drawn criticism for decades. Now some academics said they would refuse to teach at the college where the statue sits.
Britain’s Drug Regulator Endorses Pfizer-BioNTech’s Vaccine for 12- to 15-Year-Olds
The final decision now rests with a committee advising the government on immunizations.
The First Man in Britain to Receive an Approved Covid-19 Vaccine, Dies at 81
Aided by his famous name, Mr. Shakespeare made headlines last year when he became one of the first in the country to be vaccinated.
Military Ousts Civilian Leaders in Mali
The interim president and prime minister, appointed to oversee preparations for elections next year, were detained. Nine months ago, another coup toppled the previous president.