UK no-deal Brexit paper warns of complications for power imports
Britain has warned operators of electrical power links with Europe that they will need to set up alternative trading arrangements if the country leaves the European Union next year with no exit deal.
Great Gatsby makes an appearance at a British royal wedding
Jay Gatsby, the tragic hero of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous work, made an appearance at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Princess Eugenie on Friday.
Factbox: Britain’s second royal wedding of the year
Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Princess Eugenie married her fiance Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle on Friday, the second British royal wedding at the monarch’s home this year.
CNBC pulls out of Saudi conference over Khashoggi
CNBC cable news network added its name on Friday to the growing list of media companies that have pulled out of a Saudi investment conference this month, citing the disappearance of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Irish Foreign Minister warns against unfounded optimism on Brexit
Optimism about an imminent breakthrough in Brexit talks reported in newspapers in recent days is “probably not well founded” and people should be realistic about time frames, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney told RTE Radio on Friday.
Princess Eugenie shows off back scar in Peter Pilotto wedding dress
Britain’s Princess Eugenie wore an elegant voluminous dress by London-based label Peter Pilotto for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank on Friday, with the bride picking a low back to reveal scars she got from surgery as a child.
Turkish prosecutor calls for lifting of judicial controls on U.S. pastor
A Turkish prosecutor called on Friday for a court to lift judicial controls on U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson who has been detained or under house arrest in Turkey for two years on terrorism charges.
Witnesses challenge testimony at U.S. pastor trial in Turkey
Witnesses told a Turkish court on Friday that previous testimonies attributed to them against an American pastor were inaccurate, heightening expectations that Andrew Brunson could be released and returned to the United States.
UK publishes no deal Brexit papers for energy market
Britain does not expect gas trading with Europe to change significantly in the event of a “no deal” Brexit, it said on Friday, but warned operators of electricity power links would need to set up alternative trading arrangements.
Hold onto your hats: Princess Eugenie marries in grand UK royal wedding
Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Princess Eugenie married wine merchant Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle on Friday in front of celebrities and Britain’s senior royals including Prince Harry and wife Meghan who wed at the same venue in May.
