Month: August 2024

Ukrainian local authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for families with children from the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where about 53,000 people still live. They say Russian forces are advancing so quickly that it is compulsory for families to leave the city and other nearby towns. Russian troops have been pushing toward Pokrovsk for months. Russian troops are “advancing at a fast pace. With every passing day there is […]

A body has been found after a luxury yacht believed to be carrying British passengers sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily, authorities have said. Fifteen people were rescued from the 55m (180ft) vessel but another seven are still missing, according to the area’s mayor. Four British passengers, two Americans and a Canadian are said to be missing, Italian news agency Ansa reported. It is not known what […]

More than 19,000 migrants have entered the UK by small boat in 2024 so far – after nearly 500 people crossed the channel on Saturday, according to Home Office figures. On August 17, 492 migrants crossed in nine boats – taking the provisional total for the year so far to 19,066. This is a 10% increase on the figure recorded last year, which was 17,346. But the latest figure is […]

Manchester City began their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge to ruin Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge. Erling Haaland scored for the third season in a row on the opening weekend to hand the champions the lead in the first half, finishing smartly after a clever touch from Bernardo Silva to create the chance. After seemingly […]

A Banksy artwork at London Zoo has been removed for “safekeeping” and to allow the popular attraction to use its full entrance during its “busy summer period”. The piece, which shows a gorilla lifting up a shutter and allowing a number of birds and a seal to escape, has been replaced with a replica. A nearby sign reads “Banksy woz ere” and offers an apology to any disappointed fans of […]

The Duke and Duchess were greeted by the sound of booming drums as they arrived at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo in Cartagena The Duchess of Sussex wore a “big smile” as she and the Duke of Sussex visited a music school during their tour of Colombia. Harry and Meghan were greeted by the sound of booming drums as they arrived at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo in Cartagena, the second largest […]

Office for Students interim chairman Sir David Behan is warning the “golden age of higher education” could be over The university watchdog has declared “all options” should be on the table to fix the struggling sector, warning the “golden age of higher education” could be over. Office for Students (OFS) interim chairman Sir David Behan said increased tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions on international students could help revive embattled […]

John Healey says Ukraine’s right to self-defence includes carrying out operations inside Russia The UK “should be proud” of British weapons being used by Ukraine, despite the country’s incursion into Russia, Defence Secretary John Healey has said. Mr Healey said Ukraine’s right to self-defence includes carrying out operations inside Russia, as long as they are compliant with international law. Ukrainian troops have been in the Kursk border region of Russia since August 6 in a […]

The blaze at the historic building in London on Saturday is now being investigated Part of the Somerset House complex will remain open to the public, despite the fire which damaged the roof of the arts venue on Saturday. An investigation is taking place into the fire with the main venue closed “until further notice”. The Courtauld Gallery, home to priceless artwork including Vincent Van Gogh’s 1889 self-portrait showing him with a bandaged […]