World India launches first mission to the sun September 2, 2023 Ten days after India’s success in landing the first ever spacecraft on the southern side of the moon, the country has launched ‘Aditya L1’, its first mission to study the…
World Drones give Ukraine’s underdogs an advantage – but their daring raids won’t end this war | Sean Bell September 1, 2023 Ukraine might have thwarted Russian ambitions to subjugate the whole of the country, but it faces a herculean task if it is to expel Russian forces from occupied territories completely.…
World Jet ski tourists ‘shot dead’ after entering Algerian waters September 1, 2023 Two Moroccan tourists on jet skis have reportedly been shot dead after straying into Algerian waters. They were among a group who lost their bearings off the Moroccan town of…
World Ukraine and grain likely to feature in Putin-Erdogan talks September 1, 2023 Black Sea grain exports are likely to be discussed when Vladimir Putin meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks on Monday. The Kremlin confirmed on Friday Mr Putin will entertain his…
World Aspirin ‘could help cut diabetes risk in over-65s’ September 1, 2023 Taking aspirin every day could lower the type 2 diabetes risk among people over 65, a study suggests. It found a 15% reduction in the condition and a slower rate…
World Anonymous buyer of world’s largest whisky bottle revealed August 31, 2023 The anonymous buyer of the world’s largest bottle of whisky has been revealed as a world-record breaking spirits aficionado in Vietnam. Viet Nguyen Dinh Tuan added the 5ft 11in tall…
World Spain women’s head coach could be sacked today amid ‘kissgate’ controversy August 30, 2023 The head coach of the Spanish women’s football team could be sacked today, as the fallout from ‘kissgate’ continues. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) is considering dismissing Jorge Vilda just…
World Ukraine says Russia is ‘sinking ships’ to protect Crimean bridge – here’s what we found August 29, 2023 Russia has “sunk” a number of vessels by the Crimean bridge using what analysts call a “200-year-old strategy” to defend itself against the emerging threat of Ukrainian sea drones. Satellite…
World France bans Muslim students from wearing abaya dress in state schools August 28, 2023 Children in French state schools will no longer be allowed to wear the abaya, a long loose-fitting dress worn by some Muslim women. The French education minister announced the ban…
World Spain coach calls World Cup kissing row ‘real nonsense’ and Rubiales’ behaviour ‘inappropriate’ August 26, 2023 Spain’s women’s football coach has described the World Cup kissing row as “a real nonsense” that has “tarnished a well-deserved victory” for the players and the country. Jorge Vilda told…
World Driver and three teenagers killed in crash in Ireland are named by police August 26, 2023 Four young people who died in a road crash in Co Tipperary while on the way to exam celebrations have been named by Irish police. The driver Luke McSweeney, 24,…
World Driver and three teenagers die in ‘devastating and heartbreaking’ crash on exam results day August 25, 2023 Four young people have died in a road crash in Co Tipperary, Irish police have said. The male driver, who was in his early 20s, and three female teenage passengers,…
World Spain’s FA president refuses to quit as he claims Women’s World Cup final kiss was ‘mutual’ August 25, 2023 The president of Spain’s football federation has refused to resign after he kissed a Women’s World Cup champion after the final last weekend. Luis Rubiales, 46, grabbed player Jennifer Hermoso…
World Putin was careful not to make Prigozhin a martyr – but his legacy will live on | Sean Bell August 25, 2023 More than two months have passed since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s ill-fated rebellion against Moscow. Despite President Putin surviving the biggest challenge to his authority to date, Prigozhin had defied expectations and…
World Putin sends condolences to family after Prigozhin ‘death’ in plane crash August 24, 2023 Vladimir Putin says he has sent his condolences to the family of Yevgeny Prigozhin after the Wagner Group leader was presumed killed in a plane crash. The Russian president said…
World King and Queen to visit France in September August 24, 2023 The King and Queen’s postponed state visit to France will take place in September. The original trip was meant to happen in March but widespread protests and riots led to…
World Iran and Saudi Arabia among six new countries asked to join trading bloc to rival G7 August 24, 2023 A group of trading nations known as BRICS, which is hoping to rival the G7, is set to grow in size after inviting six new countries to join – including…
World Ukraine claims it has raised its flag in Crimea after ‘special operation’ August 24, 2023 Ukraine claims it has raised its national flag in Crimea after conducting a “special operation” in the Russian-occupied territory overnight. The raid was carried out by Ukrainian navy and military…
World Nigeria demands return of Benin bronzes after thefts from British Museum August 24, 2023 Nigerian and Greek officials have demanded the return of treasures after thousands of items were stolen from the British Museum. More than 900 Benin Bronze pieces and the Parthenon Marbles…
World Putin raised Prigozhin up, used him and it seems he has now destroyed his own creature August 23, 2023 No one should be sentimental about Yevgeny Prigozhin. He was a criminal and a ruthless killer – his favourite means of execution was crushing victims’ skulls with a sledgehammer. If…