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Ukraine updates: Drone strike hits Russian munitions depot

Russian officials say intercepted drones caused explosions at a depot in Voronezh. Meanwhile, Moscow's defense ministry claims the capture of a village in the Donetsk region. DW has more.

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark - TV presenter hit out at 21-year-old over what she perceived to be a ‘giant snub’ of Andy Murray

India’s Afghan Sikh 2021 evacuation plan was nixed by Canadian antics

Indian evacuation aircraft was delayed as Afghan Sikhs decided to go to Canadian Mission in Kabul instead of reaching airport.

TV tonight: two new telly detectives are here to thrill crime drama fans

The Turkish Detective 9pm, BBC Two A new crime-drama-fan-pleaser based on Barbara Nadel’s bestselling Inspector Ikmen novel series. The Turkish production gets straight into the action as it follows eager London Met officer Mehmet Suleyman (Ethan Kai), who is transferred to bustling Istanbul to help the charismatic titular detective Çetin Ikmen (Haluk Bilginer) solve a different crime each week – starting with the murder of a young woman. Hollie...

Mason Greenwood trains with ex-Man Utd teammate ahead of next move

The 22-year-old is back in Manchester.

True story behind World War II’s Great Escape – and what the film got wrong

Business Secretary U-turns on digital ID cards after refusing to rule them out

The new Business Secretary has U-turned on digital ID cards after Sir Tony Blair championed the policy as a means to control migration. Jonathan Reynolds initially left the door open to introducing the documents, saying Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, would look at “all sources of advice” on the issue. But less than two hours later, he said he c...

New Culture Secretary called for BBC to be ‘mutualised’

The new Culture Secretary has previously argued for decisions on the future of the BBC to be made by licence fee payers. Lisa Nandy’s new brief includes responsibility for overseeing the public broadcaster, which is led by a 14-strong board. In a Labour leadership hustings in 2020, Ms Nandy argued that the corporation should be “mutualised” to turn...

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds - UCL team says symptoms such as depression and sleep disturbance are risk factors for disease

How it all went wrong for Le Pen’s National Rally

The champagne had been laid out along with the “petits fours” and Marine Le Pen’s troops were in buoyant mood at National Rally campaign headquarters in Paris after a first round of snap elections in which they came out way in front. Polls had suggested for the past week that they would repeat the performance in Sunday’s run-off, perhaps winning an...

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan - Yvette Cooper said the new body, set to include MI5, would tackle the root cause of the small boats crisis ‘going after these dangerous criminals and bringing them to justice’

Iranian naval destroyer 'capsizes and sinks' in port as several people treated in hospital

Several people have been injured after an Iranian naval frigate capsized and sunk while repairs were being carried out on it at a port, state media has said.

Today in Politics: PM Modi in Moscow for talks with President Putin; LoP Rahul Gandhi heads to Manipur

This is Modi's first visit to Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine; SC to hear pleas on NEET-UG, including those alleging irregularities and seeking a fresh exam

Marine Le Pen’s far right party suffer shock defeat in French election exit poll

The exit polls have delivered an unexpected result.

Largest UK public sector trial of four-day week sees huge benefits, research finds

In the largest public sector trial of the four-day week in Britain, fewer refuse collectors quit and there were faster planning decisions, more rapid benefits processing and quicker call answering, independent research has found. South Cambridgeshire district council’s controversial experiment with a shorter working week resulted in improvements in performance in 11 out of 24 areas, little or no change in 11 areas and worsening of performance in...

Liverpool transfer news today - Gordon COMPETITION, Salah to STAY, Phillips off to TURKEY?

The latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours from Monday 8 July, including the latest on Anthony Gordon, Mo Salah, Nat Phillips and Thiago Alcantara.

Here’s the exact date the UK will start to sizzle under an incoming ‘heat dome’

The country’s been battered by some truly hideous weather lately. That’s about to change.

Chilling real-life stories behind the best horror TV and films

Don't get too comfortable...

Liverpool make Mohamed Salah contract decision

Liverpool’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, hinted that Mohamed Salah would be staying this summer, increasing the risk that he could leave for free next summer.

Mother divides internet after revealing her baby cried for ‘entire three-hour plane ride’

Mother divides internet after revealing her baby cried for ‘entire three-hour plane ride’ - ‘I feel like crying with her,’ the woman said

The worrying trend of landlords banning tenants from working from home

The worrying trend of landlords banning tenants from working from home - Emma Guinness finds adverts insisting prospective tenants cannot WFH, but the legality of the practice has been called into question

French and foreign politicians react to French election upset

PARIS (Reuters) -Following are reactions to the upset results of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. The country was on course for a hung parliament with the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coming first, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrists and the far-right National Rally (RN). PRIME MINISTER GABRIEL ATTAL "Tonight, the (political) extremes have no absolute majority, thanks

Soccer-Egypt international Refaat dies aged 31

(Reuters) - Egypt international Ahmed Refaat has died aged 31, his club Modern Sport said on Saturday, following a heart attack during an Egyptian Premier League match in March. Refaat was placed in an intensive care unit on March 11 after collapsing in the 88th minute of Modern Future's league match against Al-Ittihad Alexandria. The striker, who was fitted with a pacemaker, was discharged a

'Can't Win': Israeli Troops Not Ready To Fight Hamas Anymore? IDF Commanders Reach Out To Netanyahu

Four IDF military division commanders informed the Israeli Prime Minister that soldiers in Gaza are severely fatigued. Reports say these commanders stated reservists are experiencing 'burnout' due to unequal military service burdens with ultra-Orthodox Jews and inadequate pay. Watch'Can't Win': Israeli Troops Not Ready To Fight Hamas Anymore? IDF Commanders Reach Out To Netanyahu

Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command to tackle small boats gangs

Recruitment of a border security commander will begin on Monday, the Home Office said.

Little-known reason TV presenters were dressed in pink for the election

Little-known reason TV presenters were dressed in pink for the election -

How Jeremy Clarkson is leading a revolt against the super-priced gastro pub

Prepare for top beer, get ready for the grand pour: Jeremy Clarkson is opening a pub. Having been thwarted by Oxfordshire Council in his attempts to open a more traditional restaurant at his farm, Diddly Squat, the presenter has taken an ancient rural-celebrity path and bought a pub instead. Clarkson, 64, has taken over The Windmill in Asthall Leig...

New Study Shows Training a Muscle Four times per Week Is Superior for Strength Gains

Wondering how many sessions a week are needed to hit a new PB? Here's the magic number

Hundreds of people line the streets for Rob Burrow's funeral

Hundreds of people have lined the streets to pay their final respects to former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow.

‘We were so scared’: France’s centre and leftwing voters breathe sigh of relief

A nervous energy rippled through the crowd gathered at Lyon’s Place de la République. As the final polls closed in the most momentous election in recent memory, hundreds of people milled about, waiting to find out what lie in store for France. Just after 8pm, Florent Martins came running through the plaza, mobile in hand. “We won,” the 23-year-old yelled out, his voice shaking with disbelief as those around him exploded into cheers and hearty...

Taylor Swift takes the Cotswolds: a local's guide to the chicest spots

Taylor Swift takes the Cotswolds: a local's guide to the chicest spots - As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pinpoint Chipping Norton as their UK base, Maddy Mussen taps up insider Plum Sykes for her little black book of super-rich hangouts

These Are The 5 Summer Hair Trends You're About To See Everywhere, According To Experts

From French twists to cowgirl hair

Fans gush at Travis Kelce crying over Taylor Swift’s song mashup

Fans gush at Travis Kelce crying over Taylor Swift’s song mashup - ‘Travis simply started crying during the surprise songs she sang for him,’ one fan gushed on X

Chelsea allow Arsenal to complete dream Arteta signing, with personal terms agreed and transfer fee negotiated

Chelsea have seemingly stepped aside and paved the way for Arsenal to complete a signing that looks tailor-made for Arteta

French PM Attal: I will hand my resignation on Monday morning

PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Sunday he will hand his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday morning, adding he will carry out his functions as long as required. Attal made the comments after France's left-wing New Popular Front coalition won the most seats in the second voting round of parliamentary elections, leading pollsters said on Sunday, putting

Travel chaos at Heathrow as terminal evacuated and 'in lockdown'

Holidaymakers saying that people are being asked to leave, others sitting on the floor and they are given 'no information'

What time is Emma Raducanu’s match at Wimbledon today?

What time is Emma Raducanu’s match at Wimbledon today? - Raducanu is bidding for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals after withdrawing from her match with Andy Murray in the mixed doubles

UK’s youngest MP praised by BBC host for ‘batting back’ question during live interview

UK’s youngest MP praised by BBC host for ‘batting back’ question during live interview -

Max Verstappen speaks out on British bias in F1 with ‘one-sided affair’ verdict

"It’s a bit of a one-sided affair."

France is now in a state of flux - and nobody saw this result coming

This is an astonishing result, perhaps the biggest surprise in the history of French elections. Nobody saw it coming - the pollsters, the public or the politicians.

Arne Slot speaks out on Mats Wieffer's record-breaking €30m Brighton move amid reports of Liverpool interest

Brighton have secured the signing of Dutch international midfielder Mats Wieffer on a five-year contract for a fee of €30 million

Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership campaign dealt blow as key ally abandons her

Suella Braverman’s prospective Conservative leadership campaign has been dealt a blow after a key ally abandoned her. The former home secretary has seen the campaign organiser from her Autumn 2022 leadership bid switch allegiance to Robert Jenrick, the former immigration minister, who is also widely expected to throw his hat into the ring to replac...

Bethesda's Starfield gets a few new fixes on Xbox and PC — here's what's changed

The latest hotfix for Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield is available, fixing several issues specific to Creations.

Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.

Liverpool now interested in "great" ace dumped out of Copa America by Nunez

According to reports, Liverpool are now interested in a player who's just been knocked out of the Copa America.

At least 12 killed, 18 missing after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island

At least 12 died, 18 are missing after torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine in Sumawa district, Sulawesi. Five survivors evacuated. 164 national rescue team, police, military personnel, led by Heriyanto, are searching. Thick mud, continuing rain hinder efforts. Houses, bridge damaged. Rain expected in Gorontalo, BNPB warns.

Carlos Alcaraz crowned Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic out early – Week 2 predictions

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner the two stand-out performers in the first week of Wimbledon.

Christian Horner reaction to Sergio Perez red flag speaks volumes at British GP

Christian Horner's reaction on the Red Bull pit wall caught the eye after Sergio Perez fell in Q1 in British GP qualifying.

Labour kicks off first week in power with announcement blitz on planning, health and education

The Labour government has made a swathe of announcements as it enters its first full week in power, including plans to liberalise planning laws, boost dentist appointments and recruit more teachers.

One of the last living legends of Hollywood's Golden Age is now 100

She revealed she doesn't feel her age.