British sports officials say one of their star swimmers, three-time Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty, has tested positive for COVID. The announcement comes a day after Peaty competed in the 100-meter breaststroke final, mingling closely with other athletes in Paris,…
British PM backed in Brexit battle (Guardian)
British Prime Minister Theresa May received the backing of the last remaining pro-Brexit heavyweights in her cabinet on Friday as she battled to salvage her EU divorce deal and her job. After a tumultuous Thursday in which four ministers resigned,…
Nine migrants picked up in a boat off British coast (Guardian)
British officials have picked up nine migrants who were trying to cross the English Channel aboard an inflatable boat, French authorities said Wednesday, a day after 17 others succeeded in reaching Britain in a stolen fishing boat. “Overnight towards 4.00…
Adele Named British Richest Celebrity Under 30 (Guardian)
It’s hello from the other side of rich and famous for British singer Adele as she has been named the richest British celebrity aged 30 and under for the third consecutive year. The multiple Grammy award-winning singer who toppled One…
Russian ‘dirty money’ flowing through London damages Britain: UK lawmakers (Reuters)
Russian money hidden in British assets and laundered through City of London financial institutions damages the government’s efforts to take a tough stance against Moscow’s aggressive foreign policy, a committee of lawmakers said on Monday. Britain’s financial center has been…