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NewsReuters'Lessons learned', but no details of royal review of Meghan bullying claims
Buckingham Palace says lessons have been learned following a review into bullying allegations made by royal staff against Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, although it declined to give any details about the report's conclusions. The HR review was announced by the palace last March after the Times newspaper reported allegations had been made against Meghan, the American wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry, including that she had reduced some of her assistants to tears and treated others so badly that they had quit. The couple issued a statement in response denying she had bullied anyone, and in an interview with Oprah Winfrey shortly afterwards, she accused the palace of "perpetuating falsehoods".
NewsReutersBritain pledges to tackle trade barriers for exporters
Britain's trade minister will on Thursday pledge to target dozens of bureaucratic barriers to exports in a pitch for freer trade, the day after she extended a protectionist package of tariffs and quotas on steel products. Anne-Marie Trevelyan acknowledged the move to increase barriers to steel imports breached international trade rules but said the situation warranted the extension of safeguards, even though she considers herself a champion of free trade. Ahead of her speech on Thursday, the trade ministry said it would target 100 priority issues worth 20 billion pounds ($24.24 billion) that could be resolved outside of negotiations over new Free Trade Agreements to replace the arrangements that Britain operated under in the European Union.
NewsReutersBritain's car output revs up in May after 10-month slump
Factories produced 62,284 vehicles last month, compared with 54,962 units, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said. "May's return to growth for UK car output is hugely welcome after 10 months of decline, indicating the sector's fundamental resilience," SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes said.
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Ukrainian troops train in Britain to use advanced rocket systems
Hundreds of Ukrainian troops have completed military training in Britain, including on the Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) the British government is supplying to help counter Russian artillery tactics. Media were invited to film Ukrainian troops loading and firing 105mm light guns during exercises in Salisbury, southern England - one part of a British-led programme that has been undertaken by more than 450 Ukrainian armed forces with support from New Zealand. The MLRS systems were also shown in use.
NewsAFP NewsHarden opts out of Sixers contract, but expected to stay in Philly: reports
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has declined his $47.36 million player option for next season but plans to stay with the NBA club that will now have more money available to bolster its roster, US media reported Wednesday.
NewsMalay MailUnlikely out-of-favour Tajuddin can keep Pasir Salak without Umno’s backing, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Political experts have dismissed Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s claim he could defend his Pa...
NewsReutersSoccer-Stadium bans to be given to fans convicted of online hate crime in UK
The CPS, however, said it would now be able to ask courts for tougher penalties for supporters "intent on hateful conduct", including racist abuse. "The new legal provisions will allow banning orders to be made for abuse involving racial or other hateful hostility which occurs online," the CPS said in a statement. The CPS said football-related hate crimes had been on the rise in recent years.
NewsReutersUK to provide another 1 billion pounds of military support to Ukraine
The funding will go towards boosting Ukraine's defence capabilities, including air defence systems, uncrewed aerial vehicles, new electronic warfare equipment and thousands of pieces of equipment for Ukrainian soldiers.
SportReutersTennis-Isner hails Murray after ending his Wimbledon hopes
Big-hitting American John Isner paid tribute to Andy Murray after sending the two times champion crashing out of Wimbledon 6-4 7-6(4) 6-7(3) 6-4 with a barrage of booming serves and aces in a second round clash on Wednesday. While 37-year-old Isner strode closer to Ivo Karlovic's aces record of 13,728 on the ATP Tour, Murray made his earliest exit despite battling back from the brink by winning a third set tiebreak. Murray had never previously lost to the American in eight meetings and cheers of 'Let's go Andy, let's go' echoed around Centre Court before the roof came out and the hope faded along with the evening light.
NewsAFP NewsTaliban to meet US on releasing frozen Afghan funds after quake
A Taliban delegation arrived in Qatar on Wednesday for talks with the United States on unlocking some of Afghanistan's reserves following a devastating earthquake, with Washington seeking ways to ensure the money goes to help the population.
SportAFP NewsThree Boca supporters arrested for racism, Nazi salute in Brazil
Three supporters of Argentine football giants Boca Juniors have been arrested in Brazil, accused of racism and making a Nazi salute during their team's match away to Corinthians, local authorities said on Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsMurray has no plans to retire despite earliest Wimbledon exit
Andy Murray plans to be back at Wimbledon next year despite suffering a second-round defeat to John Isner on Wednesday -- his earliest-ever loss at the All England Club.
SportAFP NewsGarcia, Westwood insist LIV Golf move shouldn't cost Ryder Cup spots
European Ryder Cup stars Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer insisted Wednesday they saw no reason why their jump to LIV Golf should rule them out of the trans-Atlantic match play showdown.
EntertainmentAFP NewsR. Kelly, the top-selling R&B star who dodged sex allegations for years
A Chicago native who soared to global celebrity on a burst of megahits in the 1990s, for years R. Kelly endured as one of R&B's top stars, even as he faced a slew of sex abuse allegations.
SportAFP NewsCopenhagen gives Tour de France rapturous reception
Raucous crowds at the Copenhagen Tivoli theme park gave the Tour de France the kind of reception organisers could only have dreamed of on Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsGerman club wins inaugural European refugee cup
A German club with players from 24 nations won an inaugural UEFA tournament for mixed refugee teams on Wednesday in Nyon.
NewsAFP NewsFrancis Bacon painting of Lucian Freud sells for £43.3mn: Sothebys
A painting by Irish-born British artist Francis Bacon of fellow UK painter Lucian Freud sold on Wednesday for £43.3 million ($52.5 million, 50.2 million euros), according to Sotheby's auction house.
SportAFP NewsIndia to leave Rohit decision until last minute
India will make a last-minute decision on Covid-hit captain Rohit Sharma's availability for Friday's Test against England.
SportReutersTennis-Raducanu given Wimbledon reality check by Garcia
LONDON (Reuters) -Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon hopes were ruthlessly crushed on Centre Court by France's Caroline Garcia as the golden girl of British sport suffered a 6-3 6-3 second-round loss on Wednesday. The 19-year-old, who rocketed to fame with her spellbinding U.S. Open triumph last year, did not play badly but had no answer to Garcia's superior firepower. Garcia, a former top-10 player with three grasscourt titles on her CV, dominated the opening set as her aggressive return game and heavy serving unsettled the 10th-seeded Raducanu.
SportAFP NewsRaducanu plays down pressure after Wimbledon exit
US Open champion Emma Raducanu played down the pressure on her young shoulders after crashing out of Wimbledon in the second round on Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsJoshua 'hungry' to regain world title against Usyk
Anthony Joshua insists he is "hungry" to regain the world heavyweight title as the dethroned champion sets his sights on knocking out Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.
NewsAFP NewsUkraine's Tsurenko criticises Russian 'lies' after Wimbledon win
Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday criticised Russian "lies" over a missile strike on a shopping mall, saying she knew people affected by the attack after reaching the third round of Wimbledon.
NewsReutersBags of cash for Prince Charles's charities won't be repeated -source
Prince Charles would not now accept large sums of cash handed over to him for his charities, a senior royal source said, after a newspaper reported an ex-Qatari prime minister had given him 3 million euros ($3.2 million), some of it in shopping bags. The Sunday Times said the heir to the British throne had been personally given three lots of cash by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani between 2011 and 2015. Charles's office said the money was handed over to one of his charities who carried out appropriate governance and gave assurances that all the correct processes were followed.
NewsAFP News'Noisy' anti-Brexit protester silenced outside UK parliament
He has spent years protesting outside Britain's parliament with his trademark yellow ribbon hat, "Stop Brexit" shouts and blaring music.
BusinessReutersSnap launches paid version of Snapchat app
(Reuters) -Snap Inc on Wednesday launched a paid version of the Snapchat app in the U.S., priced at $3.99 a month, and a few other markets, in a major step away from a revenue model dependent mostly on advertising. Snap, which had teased the subscription version, Snapchat+, earlier this month, said it would be available in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates at launch. Last month, Snap said it would miss revenue and profit targets for the second quarter and would have to slow hiring and lower spending, sending its shares down over 40% in a single day.
