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LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday he hoped NATO could proceed with ratifying Sweden’s accession to the alliance as soon as possible, pointing out the “significant benefits” of the country’s membership. A Downing Street spokesperson said the two spoke on Friday on a range of matters, …

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By Peter Hall LEEDS, England (Reuters) -Key wickets late in the day helped put England in with a chance of staying in contention in the Ashes series in their must-win third test, Australia finishing a thrilling day two on 116-4 with a second-innings lead of 142. More heroics from captain Ben Stokes single-handedly got England …

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LONDON (Reuters) – More than 40 aviation leasing firms, locked in a battle with insurers over who should bear up to $10 billion in costs for 400 jets stuck in Russia, are urging the High Court to allow a reinsurance dispute to be heard in London, not Moscow. Lessors have not received any insurance payments …

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LONDON (Reuters) – Scotland outlined proposals on Friday to decriminalise the possession of all drugs for personal use saying it would help it tackle the worst drug death rate in Europe. The devolved government in Edinburgh said the measures should be implemented by the British government in London which, under the UK’s political set-up, decides …

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By Sinead Cruise, Iain Withers and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – As Thames Water’s financial troubles raise questions about such investments, Britain will next week try to persuade pension schemes to plough billions of pounds into infrastructure and start-ups in its next leg of post-Brexit reforms. British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt will on Monday set …

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(Reuters) – Former world champion Anthony Joshua and fellow British heavyweight Dilian Whyte will meet on Aug. 12 at London’s O2 Arena in a rematch of their 2015 bout at the same venue, promoters Matchroom said on Thursday. Joshua knocked out Whyte in the seventh round of their British and Commonwealth title clash in December …

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(Reuters) – Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) said it will take a “tougher stance” on the behaviour of its members and introduce measures to protect players at Lord’s after the Australian team were verbally abused during the second Ashes test against England. Three members were suspended after the incident in the Long Room, which occurred during …

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By Peter Hall LEEDS, England (Reuters) -On another sensational day of Ashes action, the pendulum swinging this way and that, it was difficult to call who had the advantage as England finished day one of the pivotal third Test on 68-3, having bowled Australia out for 263 at Headingley. Thursday’s action had everything. A boisterous …

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