Sunak Goes on the Offensive: Your Saturday UK Briefing
Hello from London, where the mayor’s plans for cleaner air got a boost from the courts on Friday.
2023-07-29 19:28
Superyacht Dinners and Alleged Insider Tips Ensnare Billionaire
On a September night in California aboard the superyacht “Aviva,” one of the UK’s richest men sat down
2023-07-28 14:30
As cyclists ride across Iowa, they are seeing craft breweries driving small-town tourism
There are hundreds of breweries represented on the jerseys of the thousands of cyclists on RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across Iowa
2023-07-28 06:46
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, family sued for $1.8 million by tech company
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, his stepfather and his mother allegedly have failed to pay back $1.8 million of a $2 million loan from a California-based technology company
2023-07-27 08:55
British billionaire, owner of Tottenham soccer team, arrested on insider trading charges
British billionaire and Tottenham soccer team owner Joe Lewis is in custody and awaiting an initial appearance in a New York City courtroom, where he'll face insider trading and conspiracy charges
2023-07-26 23:46
Indonesia to make it less painful for exporters to keep earnings onshore -official
JAKARTA Indonesia is developing a scheme for banks to provide a financing facility for exporters who keep their
2023-07-26 16:28
Premier League Chief Expects More Foreign Bids for English Clubs
Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier League, sees no letup in the number of bids for teams
2023-07-26 15:15
ESPN considers adding sports leagues as partners as it transitions from cable to digital
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro says the network could take on a sports league as a minority partner as the network continues its transition from a cable channel to a digital company
2023-07-26 11:52
Ouster of Xi’s Handpicked Foreign Minister Halts Rising Career
As foreign minister, China’s Qin Gang was expected to usher in an era of diplomacy that would help
2023-07-26 09:19
UK billionaire Joe Lewis, owner of Tottenham soccer team, charged with insider trading in US
Prosecutors say British billionaire and Tottenham soccer team owner Joe Lewis has been indicted in New York on insider trading charges
2023-07-26 08:20
Billionaire and Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis indicted in US for ‘brazen insider trading’
Joe Lewis, the UK billionaire and owner of the Tottenham Hotspur football club, has been indicted in the US for what officials called a “brazen” set of insider trading schemes. “He used inside information as a way to compensate his employees or shower gifts on his friends and lovers,” US Attorney Damian Williams said in a video statement on Tuesday. “That’s classic corporate corruption,” he added. “It’s cheating, and it’s against the law.” The Independent has contacted Tottenham for comment, as well as Tavistock Group, the investment office founded by Mr Lewis. This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information.
2023-07-26 07:27
Royals owner pens letter to fans in hopes of being more transparent about stadium plans
The Kansas City Royals are trying to be more transparent about their plans for a new ballpark
2023-07-26 06:45