LONDON (Reuters) – British foreign minister Liz Truss said she was backing Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a confidence vote due to take place later on Monday among lawmakers from their Conservative Party. “The Prime Minister has my 100% backing in today’s vote and I strongly encourage colleagues to support him,” Truss said on Twitter. …
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LONDON (Reuters) – A vote of confidence in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson due to take place later on Monday will provide a chance to end months of speculation about his leadership, a spokesperson for Johnson said. “Tonight is a chance to end months of speculation and allow the government to draw a line and …
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By Michael Holden and Lucy Marks LONDON (Reuters) -While millions watched the Platinum Jubilee festivities to thank Queen Elizabeth and reflect on her 70 years on the British throne, for the monarchy itself, the four-day celebrations have also very much been about looking to the future. From parades in London and a party outside Buckingham …
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By Simon Evans CARDIFF, Wales (Reuters) – Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was hailed as “world class” after his outstanding display, with nine saves, ensured a 1-0 victory over Ukraine in Sunday’s playoff and a place in the World Cup finals. Hennessey was chosen by interim manager Rob Page for the qualification decider having stepped in …
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(Reuters) – A growing number of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative lawmakers have withdrawn their support for the British leader after a damning official report detailed a series of illegal parties at his Downing Street office during COVID-19 lockdowns. Johnson, who helped the Conservatives win a large majority in a 2019 election, has apologised but …
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CARDIFF (Reuters) – Wales beat Ukraine 1-0 in the European World Cup qualifying playoff in Cardiff on Sunday to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time in 64 years. Wales, whose only previous finals appearance was in Sweden in 1958, will join England, Iran and the United States in Group B at …
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By Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth said she was humbled by the support she had received during her Platinum Jubilee after crowds of royal fans cheered her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, flanked by her heir Prince Charles and two other future kings. The 96-year-old monarch had withdrawn …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth said on Sunday she had been “humbled and deeply touched” by the number of people coming out to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee at the conclusion of four days of celebration to mark her 70 years on the British throne. “When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your …
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By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) – AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu extended survival by more than six months in patients with a form of advanced breast cancer compared to standard chemotherapy, according to data presented on Sunday. The data, unveiled at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago, could open a large, …
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LONDON (Reuters) -Joe Root made a superb unbeaten century to guide England to an impressive five-wicket victory over New Zealand on a gloomy fourth morning of the first test at Lord’s on Sunday. Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 test runs and finished on 115 not out after sharing a sixth-wicket …
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