British Ambassador Praises

'It's been a tough week' - Potter praises players despite defeat

New West Ham manager Graham Potter praises his players' attitude after a "tough week" despite a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations

Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 10

R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’

R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Trump announces new ambassador, Justice Department, VA nominees

President-elect Trump announced on Thursday his latest batch of presumptive nominees to serve in his forthcoming administration. Trump announced his pick of Christine Jack Toretti, Pennsylvania’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Elon Musk lavishes praise on Germany’s far right co-leader

Billionaire uses livestream on his X platform to urge Germans to vote for Alice Weidel’s Alternative for Germany in federal elections

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Joe Biden speaks for a vanishing age in eulogy praising Jimmy Carter’s decency

Memorial service heard of humility and integrity amid a hyper-partisan, smash-mouth political landscape of 2025. Biden hails Carter’s strength of character in eulogy Jimmy Carter funeral: in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Elon Musk heaps praise on AfD’s Alice Weidel during live talk on X

X owner and far-right politician appear to agree on everything, as Musk faces accusations of meddling in German election. Elon Musk has praised the co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative für ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Dwyane Wade praises Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo after watching her duel with Paige Bueckers, UConn

Wade is fond of Hidalgo's tenacity on the court

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.

BBC News - Jan. 8

As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites

Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics

With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Biden praises Trudeau: 'I am proud to call him my friend'

President Biden praised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recounting a variety of issues the leaders worked on together over the years and emphasizing he is “proud to call him my friend.” ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Praised abroad, troubled at home: Canada’s political ‘prince’ bows out

Justin Trudeau’s popularity undermined by higher costs and rising anti-immigration sentiment

Financial Times - Jan. 7

How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit

The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 7

British prime minister condemns 'lies and misinformation' after Musk attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “lies and misinformation” undermining the United Kingdom’s democracy and his record after Elon Musk’s continued attacks. Starmer was asked about a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Trump chief of staff praises Biden counterpart for transition work

Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff, praised President Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients for his help during the presidential transition. Zients “has been very ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

One 'pope-ular' night: Nikki Glaser praised for comedic work as Golden Globes host

Hosting award shows is one of Hollywood’s most thankless jobs, but comedian Nikki Glaser appeared to strike all the right notes with Golden Globes viewers.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Pete Songi on Elon Musk interfering in British politics – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Jones praises McCarthy, won't commit to future

The Dallas Cowboys' season came to an end with a 23-19 loss to the Washington Commanders Sunday, and now comes the challenging part.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Man charged with helping ex-British soldier in London prison getaway

London police say a man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from prison

ABC News - Jan. 6

Man charged with helping British ex-soldier in London prison getaway

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag

The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of British man in New Orleans attack

Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack. The Prince of Wales has said he is shocked and saddened by the death of his former nanny’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89

His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa

Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Italy summons Iranian ambassador, demands release of journalist Cecilia Sala

Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador to demand the immediate release of reporter Cecilia Sala, who was seized in Tehran earlier this month.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa

No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist

Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran

ABC News - Jan. 2

British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Preventing a British royal regency nightmare

Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”

The Hill - Jan. 2

Las Vegas police praises Musk for help after Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill praised Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday for his help as authorities investigate the Cybertruck explosion outside of the Trump ...