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Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Read full article: Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of traditionTwo of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.
Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
Read full article: Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped herTwo companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her.
Ex-UK Conservative leader William Hague elected Oxford University chancellor, an 800-year-old post
Read full article: Ex-UK Conservative leader William Hague elected Oxford University chancellor, an 800-year-old postFormer U.K. Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected chancellor of Oxford University, one of the most prestigious positions in British academia.
UK Supreme Court hears landmark legal challenge over how a 'woman' is defined in law
Read full article: UK Supreme Court hears landmark legal challenge over how a 'woman' is defined in lawThe U.K. Supreme Court has begun hearing a legal challenge focusing on the definition of “woman” in a long-running dispute between a women’s right campaign group and the Scottish government.
Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge's tombstone used in 'A Christmas Carol' movie
Read full article: Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge's tombstone used in 'A Christmas Carol' movieIf life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
Britain on alert after 2nd major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 dead
Read full article: Britain on alert after 2nd major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 deadBritain remains on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and disrupting road and rail travel.
Lawsuit against UK security agency by survivors of Ariana Grande concert bombing is rejected
Read full article: Lawsuit against UK security agency by survivors of Ariana Grande concert bombing is rejectedA special tribunal has rejected a legal claim against Britain’s domestic intelligence agency by more than 300 survivors of a bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.
Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction
Read full article: Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auctionMetal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction.
Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
Read full article: Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in OctoberInflation in the U.K. has risen sharply to a six-month high in October, cementing market expectations that there will be no further cuts in borrowing rates this year.
Taxpayers did not foot bill for Mayor Deegan’s vacation to Italy, initial review finds
Read full article: Taxpayers did not foot bill for Mayor Deegan’s vacation to Italy, initial review findsA draft review of Mayor Donna Deegan’s international travel finds taxpayer money was not used toward her vacation to Italy shortly after the annual trade mission to London.
School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UK
Read full article: School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UKDozens of schools were closed and road and train travel ground to a halt as a cold snap brought snow, ice and sleet across parts of the UK.
Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
Read full article: Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in BrazilU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil.
British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
Read full article: British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for UkraineBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he said support for Ukraine was the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit.
UK Treasury chief says she's not satisfied by paltry third-quarter economic growth
Read full article: UK Treasury chief says she's not satisfied by paltry third-quarter economic growthThe British economy’s rebound from recession slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year with most sectors stagnating.
UK plans to create pension megafunds with aim of unlocking $100 billion for investment
Read full article: UK plans to create pension megafunds with aim of unlocking $100 billion for investmentBritish Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says the government plans to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the U.K.’s sub-par economic growth.
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings faces January trial
Read full article: Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings faces January trialA teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer is scheduled to go on trial early next year.
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction
Read full article: British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fictionBritish writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station.
Premier League ref David Coote suspended over alleged anti-Liverpool remarks
Read full article: Premier League ref David Coote suspended over alleged anti-Liverpool remarksAn English Premier League referee has been suspended after a video on social media appeared to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.
WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'
Read full article: WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in other regions of the country, as well as in Burundi and Uganda.
King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
Read full article: King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to dutyKing Charles III has laid a wreath honoring fallen service personnel in central London as the Princess of Wales looked on.
Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
Read full article: Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoaxA father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed the tragedy was a hoax.
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
Read full article: Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spikeThe Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%.
Corning faces EU antitrust scrutiny over Gorilla Glass deals with phone makers
Read full article: Corning faces EU antitrust scrutiny over Gorilla Glass deals with phone makersCorning is facing European Union antitrust scrutiny after the bloc’s watchdog said it’s investigating the speciality glass maker’s exclusive deals for its Gorilla Glass used in cellphones.
2 adorable pygmy hippos pitted against each other in cuteness contest
Read full article: 2 adorable pygmy hippos pitted against each other in cuteness contestThe Edinburgh Zoo has launched a cuteness contest between Haggis, its newborn pygmy hippo, and Moo Deng, the adorable mini hippopotamus that became a viral sensation at a Thailand zoo this summer.
UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Read full article: UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegalLegislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament.
Financial market worries over the UK budget appear to ease
Read full article: Financial market worries over the UK budget appear to easeWorries about this week’s tax-raising U.K. budget within financial markets appear to have eased with the interest rates charged on British debt steadying and the pound rising against most other currencies.
Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next week
Read full article: Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next weekPrince William’s roadshow for environmental innovation will arrive in South Africa next week as the heir to the British throne announces the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize, aimed at finding new ways to combat climate change and other threats to the planet’s air, water and wildlife.
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror charges
Read full article: Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror chargesThe teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class appeared in court to face new charges of possessing a deadly poison and a terror charge for possessing an al-Qaida manual.
Mayor Deegan shares details of European trip after councilman calls for ‘audit’
Read full article: Mayor Deegan shares details of European trip after councilman calls for ‘audit’Republican Councilman Terrance Freeman is calling for a full audit of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan’s recent European trip.
Man United fires Ten Hag after woeful start to the season and puts Van Nistelrooy in interim control
Read full article: Man United fires Ten Hag after woeful start to the season and puts Van Nistelrooy in interim controlManchester United has fired Erik ten Hag after a troubled start to the season left the 20-time English champions in 14th place in the Premier League.
Liverpool fights back for draw at Arsenal after Man United loses again to pile pressure on Ten Hag
Read full article: Liverpool fights back for draw at Arsenal after Man United loses again to pile pressure on Ten HagLiverpool twice came from behind as Mohamed Salah’s 81st-minute goal earned a 2-2 draw with injury-hit Arsenal in a match between Manchester City’s two biggest rivals for the Premier League title.
News4JAGs picks: It’s a split decision against the Packers
Read full article: News4JAGs picks: It’s a split decision against the PackersJaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (1-5) is in a funk and will try and end that against the Patriots (1-5) on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle East
Read full article: Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle EastSecretary of State Antony Blinken’s weeklong trip to the Middle East ended as expected without a cease-fire breakthrough for Gaza, but talks are being revived.
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster
Read full article: Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disasterBrazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed an agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that was one of the country’s worst-ever environmental disasters.
‘Anything’s possible’: Jaguars have turned bad starts around before
Read full article: ‘Anything’s possible’: Jaguars have turned bad starts around beforeThe Jaguars have been here before. In 2022, Jacksonville looked dead in the water. It dropped to 2-6 after a loss to the Broncos in London, their fifth consecutive defeat.
Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation
Read full article: Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigationBritain’s competition watchdog is opening a formal investigation into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic.
British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction
Read full article: British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder convictionAn appeals court in London has rejected British killer nurse Lucy Letby’s bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl in her care.
Intel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fine
Read full article: Intel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fineChipmaker Intel has won a fresh victory in a long-running battle against European Union competition watchdogs after the bloc’s top court confirmed a lower tribunal’s decision to overturn a billion-euro antitrust penalty.
Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat
Read full article: Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threatOfficials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia.
Black motorist fatally shot by London police officer in 2022 was a member of a violent gang
Read full article: Black motorist fatally shot by London police officer in 2022 was a member of a violent gangCourt records show that a Black motorist killed by a London police marksman who was acquitted of murder was a member of a violent gang who allegedly shot a rival a week earlier.
Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker Championships
Read full article: Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker ChampionshipsA British chestnut-whacking champion has been cleared of cheating after an investigation into alleged malfeasance at the World Conker Championships.
Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities
Read full article: Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other citiesHundreds have gathered in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week.
Four Cents: Jaguars get a win but still have issues to address
Read full article: Four Cents: Jaguars get a win but still have issues to addressEveryone loves a good underdog story. The Jaguars were trailing by 10 points in the first quarter and exploded the rest of the way to get a 32-16 win over the Patriots in London. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr weighs in with his Four Cents.
Bigsby scores 2 TDs as Jaguars show fight in 32-16 win over Patriots in London
Read full article: Bigsby scores 2 TDs as Jaguars show fight in 32-16 win over Patriots in LondonTank Bigsby rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns and Parker Washington returned a punt 96 yards for a score in Jacksonville’s 32-16 comeback win over the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium.
Jaguars can’t afford to leave London without a win
Read full article: Jaguars can’t afford to leave London without a winCan the Jaguars kick off a long road back to contention on Sunday morning (9:30 a.m.) against the similarly struggling Patriots (1-5)? It’s not a stretch to say this Week 7 game is between the two teams battling for the No. 1 overall draft pick. But that was somewhat expected on the New England side. Not so much on Jacksonville's side.
10 Year Old World Record Holding Artist at Gallery 725
Read full article: 10 Year Old World Record Holding Artist at Gallery 72510 year old child prodigy is coming back to Gallery725! In person receptions: Saturday October 19th 4-8 pm Sunday October 20th 12-3 pm At the tender age of ten, Advait Kolarkar has taken the art world by storm.
Jaguars' president talks downtown development after NFL owners approve ‘Stadium of the Future’ deal
Read full article: Jaguars' president talks downtown development after NFL owners approve ‘Stadium of the Future’ dealMark Lamping, president of the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton via Zoom from London to talk about the potential impacts of the "Stadium of the Future" deal on downtown development.
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
Read full article: Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coachesBritish soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach.
New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill
Read full article: New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally illA new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that lawmakers will debate allowing doctors to help end people’s lives after previous court challenges to change the law failed.
UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cut
Read full article: UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cutInflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, a drop that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will lower interest rates at its next policy meeting.
Royal arm: Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London
Read full article: Royal arm: Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in LondonPrince William has played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFL.
Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
Read full article: Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be upBritish lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 years.
Conkers controversy: World tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
Read full article: Conkers controversy: World tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnutThe World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket.
Four Cents: Jaguars racing towards high draft pick, not playoffs
Read full article: Four Cents: Jaguars racing towards high draft pick, not playoffsSo, the Jaguars are 1-5. Was that what you expected this season? That’s the Jaguars record following Sunday’s embarrassing 35-16 loss to the Bears in London. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr offers his Four Cents from the game.
Caleb Williams throws 4 TDs and Bears hold tea party in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in London
Read full article: Caleb Williams throws 4 TDs and Bears hold tea party in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in LondonCaleb Williams threw four touchdown passes — two each to receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet — and the Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-16 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
‘Find a way to get out of it’: Jaguars looking for answers as season starts slipping away after loss to Bears
Read full article: ‘Find a way to get out of it’: Jaguars looking for answers as season starts slipping away after loss to BearsCaleb Williams shredded Jacksonville’s defense for a career-high four touchdown passes and the Jaguars opened their London stretch with a 35-16 blowout loss.
Holding a Super Bowl outside the US is a possibility, NFL Commissioner Goodell says
Read full article: Holding a Super Bowl outside the US is a possibility, NFL Commissioner Goodell saysThe NFL’s aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time.
News4JAGs picks: Confidence building for Jaguars to get on track in London
Read full article: News4JAGs picks: Confidence building for Jaguars to get on track in LondonJaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (1-4) heads to London in Week 6 to face the Bears (3-2) on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Forest fined almost $1M for questioning integrity of match officials in inflammatory post
Read full article: Forest fined almost $1M for questioning integrity of match officials in inflammatory postNottingham Forest has been fined 750,000 pounds ($980,000) after the club was found by an independent panel to have questioned the integrity of match officials in an extremely inflammatory post on social media that got more than 46 million views.
The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane MiltonThe Jacksonville Jaguars plan to arrive to London later than expected Friday because of Hurricane Milton, the team confirmed ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Wimbledon tennis tournament replaces line judges with technology in break with tradition
Read full article: Wimbledon tennis tournament replaces line judges with technology in break with traditionWimbledon is replacing line judges with electronic line-calling to mark the latest step into the modern age by the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament.
Jets QB Rodgers dealing with a low ankle sprain, but Saleh says he should be fine to play
Read full article: Jets QB Rodgers dealing with a low ankle sprain, but Saleh says he should be fine to playNew York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a sprained lower left ankle but should be able to play in the team’s next game.
Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0
Read full article: Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0Andrew Van Ginkel returned the first of Aaron Rodgers’ three interceptions 63 yards for a touchdown and Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yards
Read full article: Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yardsAaron Rodgers reached another milestone in his stellar career on Sunday by becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in regular-season games.
Jets' Rodgers insists there's no rift with Saleh and responds to rumors of potential Adams reunion
Read full article: Jets' Rodgers insists there's no rift with Saleh and responds to rumors of potential Adams reunionAaron Rodgers talked some football but mostly relationships — those with coach Robert Saleh and former teammate Davante Adams, in particular — after the New York Jets landed in London on Friday.
Two London police officers reinstated over stop and search of Black athletes
Read full article: Two London police officers reinstated over stop and search of Black athletesTwo former London police officers have been handed their jobs back and will receive back pay after winning an appeal against a ruling that said they had lied over a stop and search of two Black athletes.
Palmer nets 4 first-half goals, Haaland kept scoreless and Liverpool goes top of the Premier League
Read full article: Palmer nets 4 first-half goals, Haaland kept scoreless and Liverpool goes top of the Premier LeagueChelsea knew it was getting a talented player by signing Cole Palmer from Manchester City last year but maybe not this good.
Amazon's $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearance
Read full article: Amazon's $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearanceBritain’s competition watchdog has cleared Amazon’s partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic because the $4 billion deal didn’t qualify for further scrutiny.
Harrods apologizes to women who say they were abused by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed
Read full article: Harrods apologizes to women who say they were abused by former owner Mohamed Al FayedThe managing director of Harrods says the London department store is “deeply sorry” for failing employees who say they were sexually assaulted by late owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
Police are probing apparent cyber vandalism on Wi-Fi networks at UK train stations
Read full article: Police are probing apparent cyber vandalism on Wi-Fi networks at UK train stationsU.K. transport officials and police are investigating a “cyber-security incident” after users of public Wi-Fi networks at the country’s biggest railway stations reported being shown anti-Muslim messages.
'We're not robots:' Son Heung-min is the latest top soccer player to raise concerns over schedule
Read full article: 'We're not robots:' Son Heung-min is the latest top soccer player to raise concerns over scheduleTottenham forward Son Heung-min is the latest soccer star to publicly raise concerns over the number of games players are being asked to play.
4 artists' works shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize go on display at a London museum
Read full article: 4 artists' works shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize go on display at a London museumA large concrete sculpture of a bracelet referencing the excesses of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos and a collection of portraits focusing on Black men and women are among the eclectic artwork shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize.
Climate activists cleared in UK of charges in rooftop protest at Sunak's estate
Read full article: Climate activists cleared in UK of charges in rooftop protest at Sunak's estateFour Greenpeace activists who were arrested for scaling the country estate of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last year to protest his oil and gas drilling expansion plans have been cleared of criminal charges.