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Boxing-Promoter Warren and Eubank Jr urged to resolve dispute over ‘scumbag’ rant

LONDON (Reuters) – British boxing promoter Frank Warren and Chris Eubank Jr have been urged to resolve their legal dispute over Eubank’s rant about Warren at a press conference before Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s undisputed light-heavyweight world title fight. Warren, the 73-year-old promoter of Beterbiev and former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is suing Eubank, …

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Cricket-England’s Stone sidelined for 14 weeks after knee surgery

(Reuters) -England quick Olly Stone has been sidelined for 14 weeks with surgery required for a right knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday. Stone is targeting a return to full fitness by August, the ECB added, with the 31-year-old likely missing England’s one-off test against Zimbabwe, limited-over series with West …

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UK’s Prince William takes his Earthshot Prize to Brazil

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince William was joined by celebrities and soccer stars to announce on Friday that he would take the annual awards ceremony for his multi-million dollar environmental prize to Brazil this year. The heir-to-the throne launched the Earthshot Prize in 2020, with the aim of making huge strides towards fixing environmental problems within …

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Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend ‘spiritual and moral values’

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s general prosecutor on Thursday banned the activities of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, accusing it of taking a negative stance towards countries like Russia that protect “traditional spiritual and moral values”. The prosecutor’s office said the ban applied specifically to two non-governmental organisations, one registered in the United States …

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Prince Harry welcomes regulator action over Sentebale charity dispute

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry said on Thursday he hoped Britain’s charity regulator would “unveil the truth” after it opened a compliance case into his charity Sentebale following accusations from its chair that he was guilty of “bullying at scale”. Harry, the younger son of King Charles, co-founded Sentebale in 2006 to …

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UK police hit back at ‘ill-informed’ criticism of baby killer Letby inquiry

LONDON (Reuters) – British police on Thursday hit out at “ill-informed” criticism of the investigation and prosecution of nurse Lucy Letby whose conviction for murdering seven babies in her care has provoked global scrutiny. Letby was jailed in 2023 for the remainder of her life after being found guilty of murdering the newborns and attempting …

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Tennis-Wimbledon’s iconic Hill set for makeover ahead of 2027 Championships

LONDON (Reuters) -One of the most atmospheric locations at Wimbledon is set for a makeover with the All England Club announcing plans on Thursday for redevelopment works to the grassy hillock outside Court One known among other nicknames as Henman Hill and Murray Mound. Often the preferred location in the past for fans without showcourt …

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UK police arrest two men over alleged Hezbollah links

LONDON (Reuters) – British counter-terrorism police said on Thursday they had arrested two men accused of being linked to the banned group Hezbollah, saying their investigation involved alleged activity both overseas and in Britain. Detectives from London’s Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) arrested a 39-year-old man in north London on suspicion of being a member of …

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