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People who work in the UK aviation and travel industry take part in a 'Travel Day of Action' protest across the street from the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The protest on Wednesday was attended by people from across the UK aviation and travel industry calling on the British government to safely reopen international travel for the peak summer season to protect travel jobs and businesses amidst Britain's widely praised rollout of coronavirus vaccines. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector

By Pan Pylas Jun. 23, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 file photo, Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic looks at the field prior to the Euro 2020 group E qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Slovakia at the Rujevica stadium in Rijeka, Croatia. The last two World Cup winners (Joachim Loew of Germany and Didier Deschamps of France). The defending European champion (Fernando Santos of Portugal). And a World Cup finalist (Zlatko Dalić of Croatia). Not to mention a Champions League winner (Luis Enrique of Spain) and a Premier League champion (Roberto Mancini of Italy). There is no shortage of accomplished coaches at the European Championship. (AP Photo/Daniel Kasap, File)
Croatia, Czechs cancel Euro 2020 Scottish bases over rules

May. 31, 2021 07:24 AM EDT

People arrive to vote at a polling station in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday May 6, 2021. Scots are heading to the polls to elect the next Scottish Government - though the coronavirus pandemic means it could be more than 48 hours before all the results are counted. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)
Super Thursday: Britons vote in a bumper crop of elections

By Pan Pylas May. 06, 2021 06:59 AM EDT

England's Maro Itoje, top center, goes over the top in a tackle during the Six Nations rugby union international between England and Scotland at Twickenham stadium in London, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
6N: Scotland beats England, ends 38-year Twickenham hoodoo

Feb. 06, 2021 01:53 PM EST

Fiji starting 3 new caps vs Georgia in Autumn Nations Cup

Dec. 03, 2020 06:41 AM EST
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Fiji has picked three uncapped players to start and six more in the reserves to face Georgia in the Autumn Nations Cup playoffs in...

France's Virimi Vakatawa scores a try despite the tackle of Scotland's Stuart Hogg during the Autumn Nations Cup rugby union international match between Scotland and France at the Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
Vakatawa try earns France 22-15 win over Scotland

Nov. 22, 2020 12:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday. July 29, 2019 file photo, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, right, sits with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in Bute House, ahead of their meeting, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Johnson has inflamed Scottish discontent with his Conservative government by reportedly saying that giving governing powers to Scotland had been a “disaster.” British media reported that Johnson made the remarks during a video meeting with Conservative Party lawmakers on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in which he also said Scottish devolution had been former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s “biggest mistake.” (Duncan McGlynn/Poo Photo via AP, File )
UK's Johnson allegedly brands powers for Scotland a disaster

By Jill Lawless Nov. 17, 2020 04:51 AM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated April 11, 1988, Sean Connery holds up his best supporting actor Oscar for "The Untouchables" at the 60th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Ca., USA. Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died aged 90, according to an announcement from his family. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, FILE)
Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90

By Jill Lawless Oct. 31, 2020 10:53 AM EDT

6 Nations plus Fiji, Georgia confirmed in rugby tourney

Sep. 10, 2020 09:52 AM EDT
DUBLIN (AP) — The Six Nations sides plus Fiji and Georgia will play a makeshift rugby tournament in November and December. Ireland vs....

Shona McCarthy Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on a normally busy Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland, Friday Aug. 21, 2020. McCarthy said cancelling the Fringe festival for the first time since 1947 was “profoundly sad” but artists and organizers are determined the festivals will return, even if it's in a smaller, more digital form. (AP Photo/David Cheskin)
Artsy Edinburgh, laid low by the virus, hopes for recovery

By Jill Lawless Aug. 27, 2020 03:19 AM EDT

Scottish Independence activist Gerry Mulvenna sits outside a pub in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, Aug, 21, 2020. The handling of the coronavirus pandemic by Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has drawn praise, in contrast to the sometimes-chaotic approach of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. That has catapulted the idea of Scottish independence from the U.K. back up the political agenda. “Although there’s more and more people coming on board the independence movement, there’s a sort of feeling that we’re a wee bit stuck,” Mulvenna said. “I sense there is a shift. But how do we get there?” (AP Photo/David Cheskin)
Scotland's handling of virus boosts support for independence

By Jill Lawless Aug. 25, 2020 02:27 AM EDT

Protesters take a knee during a Glasgow Says No to Racism event in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday June 20, 2020. The public gathering is aimed at "sending a positive anti-racist message from Glasgow's George Square to the world on World Refugee Day" according to their public declaration. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
UK demonstrators hold fourth weekend of anti-racism protests

Jun. 20, 2020 08:17 AM EDT

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 12:59 PM EDT
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...