The British prime minister is under fire for failing to condemn crowds who booed when England’s soccer players took a knee during the European Championship.
Author: MARK LANDLER
Boris Johnson Finds Himself in a Quandary Over Racism and Sports
The British prime minister is under fire for failing to condemn crowds who booed when England’s soccer players took a knee during the European Championship.
London’s Mayor Says Masks Are Still Mandatory on Public Transport
The announcement comes as coronavirus infections in England surge and hospital admissions begin to mount.
After Defeat, England’s Black Soccer Players Face a Racist Outburst
The social media bigotry, directed at three players who missed penalty kicks in the Euro 2020 final, was condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and most everyone else.
Steeped in Soccer Heartbreak, England Holds Its Breath
Raised on 55 years of disappointment, English fans are daring to hope this might be their year for a major championship.
Britain Gambles on Reopening Despite the Delta Variant
Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems convinced vaccines have broken the link between cases and hospitalizations. In a few weeks, we’ll know whether he’s right.
Unveiling of Diana Statue Reunites William and Harry, Briefly
The estranged princes put aside their differences for a ceremony at Kensington Palace in London on what would have been their mother’s 60th birthday.
Britain and the E.U. Defer Action on Northern Ireland
The “sausage wars” are in abeyance for three months, but the symbolically potent trade dispute remains unresolved.
Royal Yacht or Fishing Trawler? Either Way, Even the Royal Family Isn’t Interested.
For Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the proposed $280 million vessel would serve as a symbol of Global Britain. To critics, it’s an ill-conceived boondoggle.
British Health Minister, Matt Hancock, Quits After Social Distancing Furor
Mr. Hancock, who spearheaded the country’s pandemic response, was the latest member of the government to be accused of violating coronavirus restrictions.