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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, center, is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

With hopes of improving offense, Jaguars head across the pond to host Falcons at Wembley

By Mark Long - Associated Press

North sea oil exploration platforms lie in the Cromerty Firth in northern Scotland on March 2, 2003. British regulators on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, approved new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, a move environmentalists say will hurt the country’s attempt to meet its climate goals. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver)

Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling in welcome news for the industry but not activists

By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 file photo, NFL fans watch teams play between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, in London. The NFL has added games in Germany and has its eye on Spain. So it’s easy to overlook old standby Britain. London has been hosting games since 2007 and league officials remain high on the U.K. even as it scouts the continent for future host cities. (AP Photo/Ian Walton, File) **FILE**

As the NFL scouts for new European hosts, league still sees room to grow in Britain

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

FILE - Rupert Murdoch introduces Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the Herman Kahn Award Gala, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Rupert Murdoch deserves the gratitude of conservatives

By Cal Thomas

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech during a press conference on the net zero target, at the Downing Street Briefing Room, in central London, Wednesday Sept. 20, 2023. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain's environmental commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers. (Justin Tallis/Pool via AP)

‘Unacceptable costs’: U.K. leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Ned Heywood works on the lettering on the clay plaque during the making of an English Heritage Blue Plaque, at Heritage Ceramics, The Workshop Gallery in Chepstow, Wales Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. English Heritage is preparing to unveil its 1,000th blue plaque, the famous discs that dot the walls of buildings throughout London, marking the places where scientists, artists, politicians and activists have made history. The charity is working to broaden the program to include more women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds and community groups so that it better reflects the diversity of the capital. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London’s historic blue plaques seek more diversity as 1,000th marker is unveiled

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Police urged to investigate sex assault allegations against Russell Brand

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Artist Soheila Sokhanvari in her studio with pieces of her artwork at Wysing Arts Centre near Cambridge, England, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Soheila Sokhanvari is an Iranian-born artist whose latest work paid homage to the pre-1979 revolutionary feminists in Iran. Since the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022, Iranians worldwide have taken to the street as an act of resistance against the Islamic Republic. Marking the one year anniversary of Amini's death, which has been a potent symbol of resistance, three prominent Iranian women in the U.K. speak to AP on their fight for the future of Iran. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Activists in Europe mark the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody in Iran

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

FILE - Human rights activist Maryam al-Khawaja flashes the victory sign outside a police station in Muharraq, Bahrain, on Sept. 18, 2014. Al-Khawaja, a daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain, said Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, that she would return to the island nation to press for his release amid a major hunger strike by him and hundreds of other inmates there, even though she could be imprisoned as well. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)

A daughter of long-detained activist in Bahrain is blocked from traveling to the island kingdom

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that broke dams and swept away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns, the destruction appeared greatest in Derna city. (AP Photo/Jamal Alkomaty)

How Libya’s chaos left its people vulnerable to deadly flooding

By Jack Jeffery - Associated Press

Britain's Parliament buildings in Westminster in London, are seen in this file photo taken on Jan. 13, 2022. The British government on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, resisted calls to label China a threat to the U.K., after the revelation that a researcher in Parliament was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of spying for Beijing. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said Britain should avoid calling China a “foe” or using language that could “escalate” tensions. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

U.K. resists calls to label China a threat following claims a Beijing spy worked in Parliament

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Britain's King Charles III, and Queen Camilla, background left, arrive at Crathie Parish Church for a church service to mark the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, near Balmoral, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (Andrew Milligan/Pool Photo via AP)

Queen Elizabeth II remembered as gun salutes set to ring out for King Charles III

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

FILE - Britain's Prince Harry salutes media as he arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, on March 30, 2023. Prince Harry is attending a charity event in London, though he isn’t expected to meet with King Charles III or Prince William as Britain prepares to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Harry’s relationship with his family has been strained since he and his wife, Meghan, moved to California in 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Prince Harry to attend charity event in London — but meeting up with the family isn’t on the agenda

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Fulham owner Mohamed Al-Fayed waves to the crowd before the English Premier League soccer match against Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage stadium, London, Nov. 15, 2008. Al-Fayed, the former Harrods owner whose son Dodi was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died at age 94. His death was announced Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, by Fulham Football Club, which Al-Fayed once owned. (AP Photo/Simon Dawson, File)

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son died in crash with Princess Diana, dies at 94

By Danica Kirka, Cara Rubinsky and Jill Lawless - Associated Press

The Union Jack is set on half-mast at a church outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Most Church of England priests say Britain no longer a Christian nation, warn of ‘extinction’

By Mark A. Kellner - The Washington Times

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, left, and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng shake hands before a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Florence Lo/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain’s top diplomat raises human rights concerns with China but stresses “pragmatic” relationship

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A road sign marks the entrance to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. London’s traffic cameras are under attack. Police say hundreds of license plate-reading cameras have been damaged, disconnected or stolen by opponents of an anti-pollution charge on older vehicles that comes into force across the metropolis on Tuesday. The vandalism is a sign of how high emotions are running over the Ultra Low Emission Zone. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

London’s plan to charge drivers of polluting cars sparks protests and stirs political passions

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

The three lions emblem on the shirt worn by Huda Jawad, during an interview with The Associated Press, at her home in London, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Jawad is a member of a fan group known as the Three Hijabis for their traditional Muslim headscarves, a group that campaigns against discrimination in football. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

England women’s team unites fans as once ignored squad eyes nation’s first World Cup title since ‘66

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

This court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook from Aug. 11, 2023 shows of nurse Lucy Letby at Manchester Crown Court in Manchester, England. A neonatal nurse in a British hospital has been found guilty of killing seven babies and trying to kill six others. Lucy Letby was charged with murder in the deaths of five baby boys and two girls, and the attempted murder of five boys and five girls, when she worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England between 2015 and 2016. (Elizabeth Cook/PA via AP)

‘Complete betrayal of trust:’ Neonatal nurse in a British hospital found guilty of killing 7 babies

By Pan Pylas and Brian Melley - Associated Press

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia are seen during a bilateral meeting at the G20 Summit, Tuesday, Nov.15, 2022 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. Britain’s prime minister said Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 that he planned to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the “earliest opportunity,’’ after a UK newspaper reported that officials from both countries hoped to schedule a meeting between the two leaders before the end of the year in London. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, FIle)

U.K. prime minister plans to meet with Saudi crown prince to discuss trade, defense cooperation

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