Little-known drug at heart of Olympic doping drama has prompted past scandals

Little-known drug at heart of Olympic doping drama has prompted past scandals

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s reported use of a heart medication that’s banned by doping regulators puts her among a small group of top-flight athletes who’ve faced similar allegations in recent years. Last week, Valieva became the first woman to land a quadruple jump in Olympic competition, which helped propel the Russian Olympic Committee team … Read more

Head of London police resigns after string of scandals

Head of London police resigns after string of scandals

LONDON — The head of London’s Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, said she is resigning Thursday after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force and prompted a falling out between her and the capital’s mayor. Mayor Sadiq Khan had recently threatened to oust Dick from her role, saying she wasn’t doing enough … Read more

Met Police scandals under Cressida Dick's watch – Partygate to Sarah Everard murder

Met Police scandals under Cressida Dick's watch - Partygate to Sarah Everard murder

Dame Cressida Dick has resigned as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, after saying London Mayor Sadiq Khan “no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership to continue”. It has been agreed that she will continue to serve for a short period to enable an orderly handover. Earlier today, when asked by the BBC if she … Read more