Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and military plant
In a social media post, Governor of the Samara Oblast region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, confirmed the drone strike on Novokuibyshevsk, writing “Enemy UAVs attacked one of the industrial facilities in Novokuibyshevsk…
By 2030, Poland will have more tanks than the UK, Germany, France and Italy combined
Germany, Italy, the UK and France have a combined total of 950 tanks. Only two NATO member states – Greece and Turkey – will have more tanks than Poland once…
Planes drop humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip as Israeli fire reportedly kills at least 18
Hospitals in Gaza reported the killing of more than a dozen people, eight of them food-seekers, by Israeli fire on Saturday as Palestinians endured severe risks in their search for…
A bitter rivalry? Two pubs claim to be London’s oldest riverside pub
British pubs are a national institution, drawing locals and tourists alike. But there’s trouble brewing: the unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in London has long been disputed, with…
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Oasis Live ’25: European tour rumours circulate as no mainland EU dates yet announced
The UK and Ireland shows are currently the Oasis’ only gigs in Europe as part of their massive reunion tour. Could that be about to change? Read More
City streets, tech towers and electric docks: Here’s how Biscay is adapting to climate change
From storm-proofing grids to electrifying its port, Bilbao has some cutting-edge answers to climate change.Read More
US president Donald Trump sacks jobs data chief after dismal employment report
Trump’s move followed Friday’s jobs report that showed just 73,000 jobs were added last month and that 258,000 fewer jobs were created in May and June than previously estimated. Read…
Cruel summer turns up heat on Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate
From a motion of censure to a lopsided trade deal, the events of July threaten to derail the trajectory of Ursula von der Leyen’s second term in office. Read More
Panoramic carriages and unlimited champagne: Are these the best train journeys in the world?
Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations. Read More