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Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for missing Irish Guards final rehearsal before king's parade 06/08/2024 12:00pm • LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, apologized for missing Saturday's final rehearsal before the Trooping the Color parade in honor of the king's birthday. Kate, who is the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards, wished the regiment good luck as she recovers from cancer. “Being your colone Assault on Danish prime minister is the latest in a recent spate of attacks on European politicians 06/08/2024 10:59am • WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Slovakia's prime minister was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt last month and still faces a long recovery. The Danish prime minister was assaulted by a man Friday evening in downtown Copenhagen. German politicians have faced a wave of physical and verbal attack Arpichaya Yubol shoots a career-best 61 to take the first-round lead at ShopRite LPGA Classic 06/08/2024 09:44am • GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — Arpichaya Yubol followed a career-best finish on the LPGA Tour with a career-low 10-under 61 on Friday and took a two-shot lead over Jenny Shin after the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic. The 22-year-old Thai player, who finished fifth in last week's U.S. Women's Open F1 leader Max Verstappen hit by smoky battery problem in Canadian Grand Prix practice 06/07/2024 09:28pm • MONTREAL (AP) — Formula 1 points leader Max Verstappen left the track early with his Red Bull machine smoking, while Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso had the fastest lap Friday in the second free practice at the Canadian Grand Prix. After Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was hit by heavy rain, lightning an Scottie Scheffler's big finish gives him a 3-shot lead at the Memorial 06/07/2024 07:43pm • DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is only making it look easy right now. It didn't feel that way Friday on a firm course in gusty wind, where he finished strong for a 4-under 68 to go from a tie to a three-shot lead in the Memorial. Scheffler hit a 3-iron into the wind that na Canapino takes IndyCar leave of absence after dispute over online abuse aimed at another driver 06/07/2024 04:22pm • ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Agustín Canapino has taken a leave of absence from IndyCar racing following his rejection that rival driver Théo Pourchaire had received death threats from Canapino fans over an on-track incident between the two. Canapino will not race this weekend at Road America in Wi Fun and games in London for Mets and Phillies as players get pints, see sights 06/07/2024 02:41pm • LONDON (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are enjoying London so much they might not want to go home. Can you blame them? There's business ahead with a two-game set this weekend, but Friday's workout at London Stadium was a laid-back affair following team dinners the night before. DC Pride parade and festival this weekend: Road closures you need to know 06/07/2024 02:17pm • The biggest weekend in all of D.C. Pride Month brings a few traffic closures throughout Saturday and Sunday, as celebrations take over downtown D.C. and the Dupont Circle neighborhood. The Capital Pride Alliance is putting on festivities throughout the entire month to celebrate Pride and this yea In London, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper says US cricket upset of Pakistan was 'awesome' 06/07/2024 12:45pm • LONDON (AP) — Bryce Harper can recognize great hitting, even if it's in cricket. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger was impressed by the United States pulling off a huge upset over Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup in Texas. He didn't quite know the names, but few Americans do. U.S. captain Monank D-Day at 80: DC-area events commemorate anniversary of epic assault 06/06/2024 08:24pm • It was the most ambitious and complex amphibious landing in history when, on June 6, 1944, 175,000 men and 50,000 vehicles, from motorcycles to armored bulldozers, crossed the English Channel and landed in Nazi-occupied France. Almost 11,000 airplanes and 5,333 ships and crafts of all types suppo Travel Discounts for Seniors 06/06/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're planning a long vacation or just a weekend getaway, there are many travel deals exclusively available to older adults. Some senior travel discounts can be found online, while others may require that you join an organization or call to book. Be ready to read the fine print and ask for Today in Sports - Week Ahead, June 7 - June 13 06/06/2024 10:05am • June 7 1930 — Gallant Fox, ridden by Earle Sande, wins the Belmont Stakes by three lengths over Whichone, becoming the second horse to capture the Triple Crown. 1941 — Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, becomes the fifth horse to win the Triple Crown by capturing the Belmont Stakes by 2½ length Things to do in the DC area: 'You Are Who You Eat,' Capital Jazz Fest … and more! 06/06/2024 08:51am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. It all started in the womb, and now the true story of "gender feasting The Latest | Slovenia recognizes a Palestinian state, and new fighting flares in central Gaza 06/04/2024 06:32pm • Slovenia is the latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state. The country’s parliament voted Tuesday in support of the move, following in the recent steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway. Slovenia's prime minister has said he sped up efforts to recognize a State of Palestine in reaction MLB is strengthening its UK ties with Mets-Phillies London Series after Paris won't play ball 06/04/2024 12:07pm • LONDON (AP) — Summertime in Paris with reservations not far from the Eiffel Tower. Sounds dreamy. Major League Baseball’s plans to play a series in the French capital fell through, though. You know what city doesn’t disappoint when it comes to American sports? London. The New York Mets and Phi