World India announces moon lander days from touching down – as Russian craft crashes August 21, 2023 India could be about to take one giant leap ahead of Russia in the space race – with its latest lunar mission just days away from attempting to land. India’s…
World Spain’s World Cup match-winner found out father had died after game August 20, 2023 The Spanish star who scored the match-winning goal against England in Sunday’s World Cup final found out her father had died after the game. Olga Carmona’s 29th minute strike was…
World Police intervene to stop pre-G20 meeting after Modi criticised August 20, 2023 Indian police have intervened to stop a conference where the country’s prime minister Narendra Modi was accused of using the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit to boost his party’s chances in…
World Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into moon August 20, 2023 Russia has reported that its Luna-25 spacecraft which launched earlier this month has crashed into the moon. The unmanned robot lander crashed after it spun into uncontrolled orbit, Russia’s space…
World West Ham midfielder withdrawn from Brazil squad amid betting investigation August 19, 2023 West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been withdrawn from the Brazilian World Cup qualifiers squad amid concerns surrounding an FA and FIFA betting investigation. The investigation is believed to centre…
World West African leaders commit troops for intervention in coup-hit Niger August 18, 2023 Soldiers from 11 West African nations are “ready” to be sent into coup-hit Niger to restore ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, officials have said. It comes after leaders of the countries…
World Ukraine still resolute – but West wobbles as spring counteroffensive stalls August 18, 2023 Ukraine’s much-anticipated spring counteroffensive is now in its 10th week, with limited evidence of any significant breakthrough of the formidable Russian defences. President Zelenskyy remains laser-focused on his objective of…
World England v Spain – where to watch the Women’s World Cup final August 18, 2023 No more need for dreaming – England are in a World Cup final for the first time since 1966 and the hopes of a nation rest in the boots of…
World Police investigate Trump supporters who posted details of Georgia grand jurors online August 18, 2023 Police in Georgia are investigating threats to members of the grand jury which voted to charge Donald Trump over alleged election interference. The names and addresses of members of the…
World Drone hits Moscow building causing ‘powerful explosion’ three miles from Kremlin August 18, 2023 Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting Moscow in a drone attack after one smashed into a building causing a “powerful explosion”. It hit the Expo Center complex in central Moscow,…
World Emergency chief who defended wildfire siren decision quits – with hundreds still missing August 18, 2023 The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has abruptly resigned – a day after saying he had no regrets about not using sirens to warn residents of wildfires that…
World Sweden ‘averts attacks’ as terror alert level raised to second highest after Koran burnings August 17, 2023 Sweden’s prime minister says planned attacks against his country have been averted, as the security service raised the terror threat level to its second highest. The move to increase it…
World World’s longest rail tunnel will be closed for months after freight train derailed August 17, 2023 The world’s longest rail tunnel has closed for repairs after a freight train derailed – and it is not expected to open for months. The Gotthard railway tunnel in Switzerland…
World Germany approves landmark bill to liberalise cannabis use and sale August 16, 2023 Being in possession of small amounts of cannabis is on its way to becoming legal in Germany after the country’s cabinet approved a plan to begin decriminalising the drug. A…
World England v Australia: Lionesses set to roar as they attempt to reach first ever World Cup final August 16, 2023 Hot on the heels of a blockbuster Ashes series, England fans are in for another high stakes sporting clash with Australia as the Lionesses take on the Matildas in the…
World England ‘will thrive’ in front of 70,000 crowd against Australia as Spain await in final August 15, 2023 England will thrive playing Australia in front of more than 70,000 fans in Sydney in their World Cup semi-final, captain Millie Bright has said. Far from being intimidated, Bright sees…
World Hawaii’s wildfires disaster is a ‘continuation of long standing frustration and pain’ August 15, 2023 For the firefighters on Maui, it’s been a grim and gruelling week and they are still tackling new outbreaks of fire, sparked from smouldering wreckage. I find several of them…
World Trump set to face forgery charge from Georgia prosecutors – report August 14, 2023 Georgia state prosecutors are set to bring charges including conspiracy to commit forgery against Donald Trump, Reuters reports. The charges appeared on a document posted to the Fulton County court…
World Flight returns to Sydney after passenger ‘threatens to blow plane up’ August 14, 2023 A passenger has been arrested after a flight from Australia to Malaysia was flown back to Sydney in what police called an “emergency incident”. The Airbus A330 plane returned to…
World Flights suspended as Mount Etna spews lava and ash August 14, 2023 Sicily’s Mount Etna has erupted, sending ash and lava high over the Mediterranean island, forcing flights to be suspended and leaving tourists facing holiday disruption. The Italian volcano, which at…