By Roselle Chen NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York’s Empire State Building will shine in regal purple and gold on Saturday to honor the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth. British Consul General to New York Emma Wade-Smith was joined by British-American DJ, songwriter and producer Mark Ronson on Friday to flip the switch that illuminated …
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(Reuters) – Britain’s defence ministry said on Saturday that Russian air activity remains high over Ukraine’s Donbas region with Russian aircraft carrying out strikes using both guided and unguided munitions. “The increased use of unguided munitions has led to the widespread destruction of built-up areas in the Donbas and has almost certainly caused substantial collateral …
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(Reuters) – Harry Kane is determined to break Wayne Rooney’s England goal-scoring record before this year’s World Cup finals in Qatar, but the Tottenham Hotspur striker said the team’s performance would always take precedence over his pursuit of personal landmarks. The 28-year-old needs five more goals to eclipse Rooney’s mark of 53, with two Nations …
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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s new prime minister honoured Queen Elizabeth in Canberra on Saturday amid celebrations for her 70 years on the throne and renewed debate about Australia becoming a republic. Anthony Albanese, whose centre-left Labor party ended almost a decade of conservative government in a May 21 general election, renamed the capital’s Aspen Island …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Tom Blundell was pleased with his formidable partnership with Daryl Mitchell that put New Zealand in control of the first test against England but the wicket-keeper batsman said they still have a “big job” to do on day three at Lord’s. Blundell (90 not out) and Mitchell (97 not out) added 180 …
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LONDON (Reuters) -New Zealand took control of the first test against England at Lord’s after they earned a 227-run lead over the hosts on the second day as Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell produced a formidable middle-order partnership. The reigning world test champions were 236-4 at the end of day two, thanks to a 180-run …
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By Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -A beaming Queen Elizabeth waved to cheering crowds massed outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday as Britain kicked off four days of pomp, parties and parades to celebrate her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne. The 96-year-old monarch appeared on the balcony alongside her family, but the …
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By Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -Horse-loving Queen Elizabeth was thanked for being “in the saddle” for 70 years as head of state at a service on Friday to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, an event she missed due to her “mobility issues”. Other senior members of the royal family joined a congregation of …
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(Reuters) – England manager Gareth Southgate said he hoped Saturday’s Nations League opener against Hungary in Budapest would serve as a learning curve for fans in the stadium, who will be allowed to attend despite a spectator ban due to racist behaviour. Hungary were ordered to play five games behind closed doors after being disciplined …
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PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus delivered approximately 47 aircraft in May, down 6% from the same month last year, according to industry sources and tracking data. The European planemaker declined comment. Jefferies on Thursday estimated that Airbus had delivered 45 jets in May. (Reporting by Tim Hepher, editing by Tassilo Hummel)
