Temporary morgues set up as UK hospitals run out of space

Reuters 01/13/2021

LEATHERHEAD, England — British authorities have had to set up temporary morgues in some areas after local hospital mortuaries ran out of space due to a surge in deaths caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Britain has reported…

Constricting or constrictor? Man uses snake as face mask

AFP 09/19/2020

Public transport bosses in northwest England on Tuesday clarified the rules on face coverings after a bus passenger was spotted with a snake around his neck and mouth. The commuter was spotted on a bus bound for…

39 people found dead in truck container in southeast England

Associated Press 10/24/2019

LONDON  — Police in southeastern England said 39 people were found dead Wednesday inside a truck container believed to have come from Bulgaria. The truck, which is said to have entered Britain via the Welsh port of…

With 19 aces, gutsy comeback, Serena reaches Wimbledon semis

AP 07/10/2019

WIMBLEDON, England — Slowed by a balky ankle, trailing by a service break in the third set of her Wimbledon quarterfinal, Serena Williams appeared to be in trouble Tuesday (Wednesday morning, Philippine time) against an opponent playing…

Coco Gauff’s dream run at Wimbledon ends

AP 07/09/2019

WIMBLEDON, England — Out of escapes, out of surprises, Coco Gauff knew her captivating Wimbledon ride at age 15 was nearing its conclusion. The thousands of spectators at Court No. 1 on Monday (Tuesday dawn, Philippine time)…

Late header from Kane gives England 2-1 win over Tunisia

AP 06/19/2018

Volgograd, Russia — Twice wrestled to the ground during the match, England captain Harry Kane finally evaded the Tunisian defense just as time was running out. Kane found an open area of space at the far post…

Macarine calls off English Channel attempt again

Glendale G. Rosal 08/18/2017

For the second straight year, Ingemar “Pinoy Aquaman” Macarine has called off his bid to cross the treacherous English Channel. Macarine was supposed to swim the 33-mile channel from Dover, England to Calais, France on Friday but…

Villanueva vs Tete fight set on April 8

Glendale G. Rosal 02/08/2017

ARTHUR Villanueva, whose ring name “King Arthur” will try to relive United Kingdom’s famed legend, fights WBO world ranked number two bantamweight Zolane Tete of South Africa in Manchester, England on coming April 8. The world title…

‘The Road to Porndiction’

Francis B. Ongkingco 10/07/2016

(Part 2 of 3) Health, as defined in the first part of this article, is not confined to man’s physiological state. It has a richer and broader sense that refers to the person’s well-being. Health also embraces…

Drug war saints

Jason A. Baguia 09/02/2016

(Conclusion) The year was 1535. Sir Thomas More, some time Lord High Chancellor of England, was incarcerated by the king, Henry III. A devout Catholic, Thomas had stood by Church teaching and refused to approve of the…

AZKALS ON A ROLL

Dale G. Rosal 06/18/2015

PH men’s football team blanks Yemen for second  win in World Cup Qualifying Doha,  Qatar—They are nowhere near qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but two hard-fought victories in a span of five days have…

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