Britain's Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid-19

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid-19

LONDON — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Sunday. The queen, 95, “is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” the statement said. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” … Read more

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford delivers candid verdict on why Britain's bobsleigh crashed in Beijing

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford delivers candid verdict on why Britain's bobsleigh crashed in Beijing

Greg Rutherford questioned Brad Hall’s Olympic bobsleigh bottle after the dramatic high-speed crash that capped more British calamity in Beijing. Piloting Team GB’s two-man sled, Hall and brakeman Nick Gleeson overturned at 83mph on their third run to cross the finish line upside down, finish 11th and extend Britain’s miserable, medal-less run at these games. … Read more

Britain's first 100mph battery-diesel hybrid train goes into passenger service

Britain's first 100mph battery-diesel hybrid train goes into passenger service

The UK’s first 100mph battery-diesel hybrid train is entering passenger service in an effort to cut carbon emissions and boost air quality. It was developed by adding a powerful battery to a 20-year-old diesel train to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 25 per cent, according to owner Porterbrook. The firm added that the … Read more