England

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey says the new ban will stop pollution from "billions of pieces of plastic." Advocates applaud the move but say it doesn't go far enough on its own.

France defeated England 2-1. The road for the defending World Cup champions won't get any easier. France will take on Morocco in a semifinal match on Wednesday.

The U.S. men's team must beat Iran on Tuesday to reach the knockout stage. England leads the pack in the latest group standings.

Seven European national soccer teams, including England and Wales, said their team captains would not wear the armbands because they feared on-field punishment by World Cup organizers.

In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform.

Authorities issued their first ever "red" warning for extreme heat early next week. The alert covers large parts of England on Monday and Tuesday when temperatures may reach 104 F for the first time.

The cases point to possible sexual transmission of this cousin of smallpox — a previously unknown method of spread for monkeypox.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans dates back to the 8th century, with a storied past featuring medieval pigeons, Oliver Cromwell and tunnels once traversed by monks. Now its future is uncertain.

Piel Island is made up of 50 acres a half-mile off England's northwestern coast, home to wildlife, castle ruins and a centuries-old pub. It's looking for a new landlord, who will also be crowned king.