#announces

6:04pm, 4th August, 2019

After Brexit pledges, Johnson announces cash injection for health

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a 1.8 billion pound cash injection for Britain's public health system on Monday, seeking to honour his Brexit pledges as he pushes through the country's departure from the European Union.

After Brexit pledges, British PM Johnson announces cash injection for health

4:59pm, 4th August, 2019

World

After Brexit pledges, British PM Johnson announces cash injection for health

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a 1.8 billion pound ($2.2 billion) cash injection for Britain's public health system on Monday, seeking to honor his Brexit pledges as he pushes through the country's departure from the European Un...

Kim Kardashian announces birth of fourth child, a boy

12:50pm, 10th May, 2019

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian announces birth of fourth child, a boy

Kim Kardashian on Friday announced the arrival of her fourth child, a boy born via a surrogate.

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

5:34pm, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.

Taylor Swift announces release of new single "ME!" during NFL draft

10:32pm, 25th April, 2019

Entertainment

Taylor Swift announces release of new single "ME!" during NFL draft

Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift announced the release of her new single "ME!" on ABC television's broadcast of the National Football League draft in Nashville on Thursday.

Disney announces price and date of new streaming service

7:28pm, 11th April, 2019

Entertainment

Disney announces price and date of new streaming service

Walt Disney Co on Thursday said its new family-friendly streaming service will cost $7 monthly or $70 annually with a slate of exclusive TV shows and movies from some of the world's most popular entertainment franchises in a bid to challenge the...

Adidas announces partnership with singer Beyonce

9:33am, 4th April, 2019

Entertainment

Adidas announces partnership with singer Beyonce

Adidas announced a partnership with singer Beyonce on Thursday that will include relaunching her Ivy Park athleisure brand, the latest deal between a sportswear firm and a top celebrity after rival Puma teamed up with Rihanna and Jay-Z.

Democratic hopeful Buttigieg announces $7 million cash haul, kicking off fundraising disclosures

8:20am, 1st April, 2019

US

Democratic hopeful Buttigieg announces $7 million cash haul, kicking off fundraising disclosures

Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to be U.S. president began on Monday to reveal how much cash they were able to raise in the first quarter of the year - an early test of their ability to organize and build support.

Suburban Florida mayor announces Democratic bid for U.S. presidency

9:42am, 28th March, 2019

Politics

Suburban Florida mayor announces Democratic bid for U.S. presidency

A little-known mayor of a Miami suburb announced his bid to become president of the United States on Thursday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic candidates vying to become the party's nominee in 2020.

Trump calls Smollett case 'embarrassment,' announces review

8:51am, 28th March, 2019

Entertainment

Trump calls Smollett case 'embarrassment,' announces review

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Department of Justice will "review" the case of actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with staging a fake hate crime in Chicago before prosecutors abruptly dropped the case this week.

U.S. announces first new North Korea sanctions since failed summit

6:16pm, 21st March, 2019

World

U.S. announces first new North Korea sanctions since failed summit

The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on two Chinese shipping companies it says helped North Korea evade U.S. and international sanctions over its nuclear weapons program, the first such steps since U.S. President Donald Trump and North Kor...

EU announces plans to keep Channel Tunnel rail link open after no-deal Brexit

12:01pm, 12th February, 2019

UK

EU announces plans to keep Channel Tunnel rail link open after no-deal Brexit

The European Commission announced plans on Tuesday to keep the rail link with Britain through the Channel Tunnel open on current terms for three months after a no-deal Brexit in an effort to minimise disruption expected from any abrupt split.

UK Sport announces plans to host decade of sporting events

4:39pm, 3rd October, 2018

UK

UK Sport announces plans to host decade of sporting events

UK Sport said on Wednesday that holding the 2030 World Cup in Britain would be a "crowning achievement" to bookend a decade of sport that includes plans to host the Ryder Cup, the world athletics championships and the grand departs of the three major...

Michelle Obama announces stadium tour to support 'Becoming'

7:09pm, 12th September, 2018

US

Michelle Obama announces stadium tour to support 'Becoming'

Michelle Obama announced a 10-city U.S. stadium tour on Wednesday to support her upcoming memoir "Becoming" that will feature what organizers called "intimate and honest conversations" with audiences.

Afghanistan announces Muslim Eid holiday ceasefire with Taliban

10:32am, 19th August, 2018

World

Afghanistan announces Muslim Eid holiday ceasefire with Taliban

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday announced a ceasefire with Taliban insurgents from Monday to mark the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, despite the heavy fighting seen over recent days in the central city of Ghazni.

Coalition announces Yemen air raid probe, Houthis report 40 children killed

11:52am, 10th August, 2018

World

Coalition announces Yemen air raid probe, Houthis report 40 children killed

A Saudi-led Arab military coalition said on Friday it would investigate an air strike that killed dozens of children in Yemen, an apparent shift of stance on an attack Riyadh has portrayed as a legitimate action against its Houthi foes.

Australia announces extra $140 million aid package for drought-hit farmers

11:42pm, 4th August, 2018

World

Australia announces extra $140 million aid package for drought-hit farmers

Australia on Sunday announced a A$190 million ($140.56 million) aid package for drought-afflicted farmers as much of east coast suffers the worst dry spell in living memory.

Afghanistan's Ghani announces his first ceasefire with Taliban, until June 20

7:00am, 7th June, 2018

World

Afghanistan's Ghani announces his first ceasefire with Taliban, until June 20

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday announced for the first time an unconditional ceasefire with the Taliban, coinciding with the end of the Muslim fasting month, but excluding other militant groups, such as Islamic State.