By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Heineken NV on Monday posted higher-than-expected first-half earnings, as consumers bought more beer despite inflationary pressures, but the world’s second-largest brewer shelved its margin target for 2023 as co…
Oil sinks about 4% after weak factory data sparks demand concerns
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices dropped about 4% on Monday as weak manufacturing data in several countries weighed on the demand outlook while investors braced for this week’s meeting of OPEC and its producer allies on supply. Brent …
Soccer-England team have changed society, says coach Wiegman
By Christian Radnedge LONDON (Reuters) – England have changed society with their win in the Women’s European Championship, coach Sarina Wiegman said after leading the Lionesses to their first ever major title on Sunday, which sparked scenes of jubilati…
New Zealand’s borders fully open after long pandemic closure
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s borders fully re-opened to visitors from around the world on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed them in March 2020. New Zealand’s borders started reopening in February firs…
Games-McKeon and Le Clos make history in Birmingham pool
By Steve Keating BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Swimmer Emma McKeon became the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all-time on Sunday, leading an Australian sweep of the women’s 50 metre freestyle to claim a record 11th gold medal. It was a n…
Soccer-England’s Mead named player of the tournament after Euro victory
(Reuters) – England forward Beth Mead was named UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Player of the Tournament after their 2-1 victory against Germany in the final on Sunday. The 27-year-old played all six games in the tournament and won the Player of the Match award…
Soccer-England clinch Women’s Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany
By Christian Radnedge LONDON (Reuters) -An extra time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the Women’s European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title in front of a record crowd on home soil…
Kentucky floods kill at least 26, number to keep rising, governor says
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – At least 26 people, including children, have died in floods unleashed by torrential rains in eastern Kentucky, and more fatalities are predicted with authorities expecting to continue finding bodies for weeks, Governor And…
Soccer-Record crowd watches women’s Euro 2022 final at Wembley
By Adam Millington LONDON (Reuters) – A record crowd of 87,192 were in attendance at Wembley Stadium for the Women’s European Championship final between England and Germany, beating the highest total recorded in either the men’s or women’s editions of …
Cricket-Shamsi bowls South Africa to T20 series victory over England
SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) – South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took five wickets to help his team bowl out England for 101 to win their decisive Twenty20 international by 90 runs at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday and take the three-match series 2-1. So…