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ReutersPrime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on MondayThe UK is set to hand over blueprints for its British-French designed Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine – following a similar move from France – allowing Ukraine to produce the weapon domestically.The move sends an important signal, showing that some Western nations are willing to share their expertise and know how to help Ukraine defend itself.But, on its own, this won’t dramatically alter the course of the war.Scalp and Storm Shadow missiles have already been provided to Kyiv by both Britain and France. They’ve already been used…
LIVETens of thousands urged to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, NevadaThe blaze, which officials say was caused by people, was first reported on Saturday morning and Nevada’s governor has declared a state of emergency.
ReutersWarehouses belonging to Russia’s second-largest online retailer have been hit by a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes.Ozon said its logistics facilities in the southern regions of Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol and Adygea were on fire and several people had been injured following overnight strikes.Ukraine has for weeks struck sites belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, describing the firm as a legitimate target because it supplied components to the military, which Moscow denies.Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Ukraine had opened “Pandora’s box” by striking economic targets and that Russia would hit back at Kyiv’s “most sensitive economic…
Getty ImagesAs parents across the country prepare to wave their children off to university, conversations about family finances and the cost of living are growing ever more frequent – and fervent. Yet every year, millions of pounds worth of scholarships and bursary funding goes unclaimed by students – with many unaware the extra help exists. So roll up the next generation of gamers, who this year can apply for as esports scholarship from the University of Roehampton – with more than 100 handed out so far. But can the students balance their studies and their esports? And is the scholarship…
Plumes of smoke seen over Reno as thousands evacuate due to wildfiresTens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate from an area close to Reno, Nevada, as a large wildfire reached the outskirts of the city. Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately, with a further 45,000 people urged to get ready to leave.The fire, which was first reported on Saturday morning, had so far injured six people, officials said. Windy and unpredictable weather conditions have contributed to its spread.Nevada’s Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and ordered…
Ritzau Scanpix/Bo Amstrup via REUTERSKing Harald V of Norway’s health has worsened, the palace has said, as he remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream.The monarch has responded to treatment despite the deterioration in his condition, according to the palace, but he will remain at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, and on leave from royal duties until further notice.The 89-year-old, who has been on the throne since 1991, was admitted to hospital and put on sick leave a week ago.His son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, has been serving as regent while his father is on leave.In…
Getty ImagesImran Khan, shown here in 2022, has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges which he deniesA group of former cricket captains, including Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and one of England’s longest-serving skippers Sir Alastair Cook, have called on Pakistan to ensure its ex-PM Imran Khan be given proper care while in custody.The cricketer-turned-politician has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges which he denies.In a letter to Pakistan’s current leader Shehbaz Sharif, the 21 former skippers aired concern that Khan, 73, was allowed “only a few hours” at a hospital last week where he was…
AFP via Getty ImagesMinimalistic hidden door handles have been a common feature in new electric carsMinimalistic retractable door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China’s biggest car recall, affecting more than 4 million vehicles.The recall, which includes 2.98 million Chinese-made Teslas, follows safety concerns that the hidden door handles are difficult to locate and open in emergency situations.Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.Made popular by multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla, hidden door handles are designed to tuck seamlessly within the car’s…
What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.47 mins agoUS & Canada
BBCThe governor of Jawzjan province, Abdullah Sarhadi, who fought for the Taliban was held in US detention in Guantanamo Bay for several years Governor Abdullah Sarhadi gives money to treat a boy’s broken arm and hands out funds for a local mosque – then, in his office in northern Afghanistan, an astonishing exchange unfolds.A young woman tells the grey-bearded former Taliban commander that she wants to divorce her husband, who she accuses of months of abuse and beatings.She will not take no for an answer.In a country where girls are banned from secondary education, the 18-year-old argues her case calmly…