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Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA
Read full article: Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LAAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif says that President Donald Trump’s stance on gender in sports “does not intimidate” her and plans to defend her gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Maguire heads late winner and Man United beats Leicester in dramatic FA Cup tie
Read full article: Maguire heads late winner and Man United beats Leicester in dramatic FA Cup tieHarry Maguire has scored a late disputed winner to give Manchester United a 2-1 win over Leicester and a place in the last 16 of the FA Cup.
England women beat US 2-1 in statement victory at Wembley
Read full article: England women beat US 2-1 in statement victory at WembleyEngland women conquered Europe 10 weeks ago and proclaimed themselves ready for even more after beating the world champion United States 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium before nearly 77,000 fans.
Camilla at 75: Duchess of Cornwall marks milestone birthday
Read full article: Camilla at 75: Duchess of Cornwall marks milestone birthdayCamilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will celebrate her 75th birthdayon Sunday, marking the occasion with a small family dinner at Prince Charles’ Highgrove estate in southwest England.
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Complaints pour in over UK presenter's comments on Meghan
Read full article: Complaints pour in over UK presenter's comments on MeghanBritish television host Piers Morgan laughs as he speaks to reporters outside his home in Kensington, central London, Wednesday March 10, 2021. Morgan quit the Good Morning Britain program on Tuesday after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex. The U.K.s media watchdog said earlier Tuesday it was launching an investigation into the show under its harm and offense rules after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Morgans comments on Meghan. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)LONDON – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, complained to Britain’s ITV about presenter Piers Morgan’s comments on her interview with Oprah Winfrey, the channel’s news operation reported. “If people want to believe Meghan Markle, that’s entirely their right,” he said, using Meghan’s maiden name.
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World viewership of royals' interview nearly 50 million
Read full article: World viewership of royals' interview nearly 50 millionIt aired a night later in Britain, where ITV said it had 13.3 million viewers, a huge number for a smaller country. Powered by Winfrey and royals, CBS won the week with an average of 6 million viewers in prime time. ABC had 3.5 million, NBC had 3.2 million, Fox had 2.5 million, Univision had 1.3 million, Ion Television had 1.1 million and Telemundo had 1 million. MSNBC had 1.88 million, TNT had 1.41 million, CNN had 1.25 million and HGTV had 1.11 million. ABC's “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race with an average of 9.3 million viewers.
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Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to The Crown
Read full article: Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to The CrownLONDON – Netflix has “no plans” to add a disclaimer to “The Crown” stating that its lavish drama about Britain's royal family is a work of fiction. In a statement Saturday, Netflix said it has always presented the drama, as just that — a drama. “We have always presented The Crown as a drama — and we have every confidence our members understand it’s a work of fiction that’s broadly based on historical events," it said. “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan, whose work also includes recent-history dramas “The Queen” and “Frost/Nixon,” has defended his work, saying it is thoroughly researched and true in spirit. Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, was one who called on Netflix to add a disclaimer.
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UK leader touts local virus rules but pubs are in distress
Read full article: UK leader touts local virus rules but pubs are in distressMembers of Parliament will vote later Tuesday on the proposed tier system as the country prepares to come out of lockdown. Critics say the measures will devastate businesses, especially pubs, which face some of the tightest restrictions. Johnson urged legislators to back the measures, saying the country must “hold our nerve” until vaccines are approved and distributed. But pubs and restaurants face strict limits in Tier 2 and closure in the topmost Tier 3. Other parts of the U.K. — Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — are all following their own local restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.

Everything you need to know about the first UK election debate
Read full article: Everything you need to know about the first UK election debateConservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will go head to head in the first of several debates. Here's what you need to know ahead of Tuesday's debate. The debate won't feature Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson, a decision that the party has reacted furiously to. Her exclusion means Brits won't hear from any parties opposed to Brexit -- though the Labour Party is advocating a second referendum on a deal. Before then, there will also be a Sky News debate between Johnson, Corbyn and Swinson on November 28.

Britain's premier election debates won't include parties opposed to Brexit
Read full article: Britain's premier election debates won't include parties opposed to BrexitLiberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson has also been shut out of a November 19 debate that will be shown by UK broadcaster ITV. While both channels will show other debates with a broader range of candidates, the exclusion of the Liberal Democrats from the premier broadcasts means that Brits might not hear from parties opposed to Brexit. "The BBC decision to host a TV debate between two Brexiters is outrageous," the Liberal Democrats said Friday on Twitter. Corbyn's Labour Party wants to negotiate a new deal with Brussels, and then hold a referendum that would include the option for the United Kingdom to remain in the bloc. Following a dismal showing in the 2017 general election, the Liberal Democrats have rallied voters to their cause by promising to stop Brexit.

BritBox: Britain's answer to Netflix is here
Read full article: BritBox: Britain's answer to Netflix is hereBritBox, a streaming service created by the BBC and ITV, launched in the United Kingdom on Thursday at a price of 5.99 ($7.70) per month. (CNN) - The United Kingdom's answer to Netflix has joined the streaming wars. BritBox, a streaming service created by the BBC and ITV, launched in the United Kingdom on Thursday at a price of 5.99 ($7.70) per month. BritBox will try to stand out from the crowd with UK series such as "Gavin & Stacey" and "Victoria," as well as older series such as "Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and Poirot." "BritBox features the biggest collection of British content available on any streaming service, and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox," the companies said in a statement.

5 things we learned from Harry and Meghan's revealing documentary
Read full article: 5 things we learned from Harry and Meghan's revealing documentaryPrince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the WellChild awards at Royal Lancaster Hotel on Oct. 15, 2019, in London. The hour-long documentary for British channel ITV, called "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey," made for gripping television with many taking to social media to express support and sympathy for the couple. It is expected to be screened in the US this week but, for now, here's a rundown of what we learned about Harry and Meghan from the program. In one candid interview, ITV's Tom Bradby asked the Duke of Sussex about media reports of a split with his brother. Pressing on, Bradby asked Meghan whether that meant she wasn't OK, and that it "really" had been a struggle, the former actress replied simply with one word: "Yes."

Prince Harry says every camera flash takes him back to Diana's death
Read full article: Prince Harry says every camera flash takes him back to Diana's deathAP/Getty Images via CNN(CNN) - Prince Harry said that every camera flash takes him "straight back" to the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. In an interview with ITV's Tom Bradby, the Duke of Sussex described the emotional toll of living in the spotlight. Entitled "Harry and Meghan: An African Journey," the one-hour documentary sees the prince tell Bradby: "Being here now, 22 years later, trying to finish what she started, will be incredibly emotional. Announcing plans to take legal action against sections of the British press, he said his "deepest fear is history repeating itself." In another clip from the documentary, Meghan talked about the pressure she faces as a newlywed new mother in the glare of the media spotlight.

Mark Ronson isn't sapiosexual after all
Read full article: Mark Ronson isn't sapiosexual after all(CNN) - Hit maker Mark Ronson has walked back his comments about identifying as sapiosexual. "I do not consider myself part of any marginalized community, and I apologize if anybody misunderstood or took offense to it," Ronson told Rolling Stone. Ronson told ITV's "Good Morning Britain" last week: "I feel like I identify as sapiosexual." "And they were like basically like, 'OK, Mark Ronson identifies himself as sapiosexual, that's great,'" he told Rolling Stone, referring to the ITV anchors. Ronson told Rolling Stone that after the ITV interview, he realized his comments about sapiosexuality had generated headlines that didn't reflect what he'd intended.

'Love Island' pulls in millions with lust and heartbreak
Read full article: 'Love Island' pulls in millions with lust and heartbreakThat's because "Love Island" is a smash hit like few others. At its core, "Love Island" is a dating show. Eyal Booker, a contestant from "Love Island" season 4, told CNN that being on the show can be dangerous. "Love Island" is a good reflection of how modern love works, he believes, and the show enables a positive place to find it. 'A genius format'Equally difficult to grasp is the impact "Love Island" has on those watching -- but Bailie has concerns.

Cruiser's attire leads to brawl on ship
Read full article: Cruiser's attire leads to brawl on shipThe P&O cruise ship Britannia was on the final leg of a cruise to Norway's fjords from Southampton, in southeast England, when the fracas broke out, ITV reported. ITV's "Good Morning Britain" correspondent Richard Gaisford was on board the ship when the fight broke out. The passenger's attire apparently upset some of the guests, Gaisford said. Police told ITV that three men and three women were assaulted during the fight and that there were a number of injuries including cuts and bruises. Those believed to have been involved in the fight were confined to their cabin for the last day of the cruise, ITV reported.

Netflix faces new rival in the UK
Read full article: Netflix faces new rival in the UKNetflix via CNN(CNN) - UK television network ITV has teamed up with the BBC on a streaming product that gives British audiences a new alternative to Netflix. For 5.99 ($7.50) per month, users will get access to older shows and new HD programming across multiple screens. BritBox will cost the same as a basic Netflix subscription but it's 3 ($3.75) cheaper than the American company's HD offering. Netflix has more than 150 million subscribers. UK media regulator Ofcom published survey data last year suggesting that Netflix had 9.1 million UK subscribers.