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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 […]

A newspaper is reporting they've been told they won't be needed from November The King is to axe the Duke of York’s security team, according to reports. Andrew’s private security have been privately funded by Charles after he lost publicly-funded police protection in 2022. According to The Sun on Sunday, members of the security detail have been told their services will not be needed from November. A palace insider told the […]

Yvette Cooper wants the Home Office to understand the evidence about what works to disrupt and divert people away from extremist views Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged to crack down on people “pushing harmful and hateful beliefs” and to “kickstart” a new approach to fighting extremism. The Home Office has commissioned a “rapid sprint” to drive a new practical approach to countering extremism. The project is being carried out to provide […]

Scientists have grown blood stem cells in the laboratory for the first time in a move that could potentially end the need for stem cell transplants. During a stem cell (or bone marrow) transplant, damaged blood cells are replaced with healthy ones and can be used to treat conditions such as leukaemia. However, finding a donor match can be difficult and some patients die before a donor is found. In […]

Everton’s final-season farewell to Goodison Park began with a demoralising display against Brighton whose new head coach Fabian Hurzeler marked his Premier League debut with a 3-0 victory. There was little doubt about the validity of the goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck and Simon Adingra – although Toffees boss Sean Dyche will have a major issue with how they were conceded – but the major talking point came with […]

Priceless artworks, including a Van Gogh painting, have not been damaged and all public are “safe” after a fire ripped through the roof of historic Somerset House. London Fire Brigade said 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were helping to tackle the blaze in central London that broke out on Saturday. In a post on social media, the arts venue said “all staff and public are safe”, and that the […]

US President Joe Biden will give the keynote address on Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The speech will mark a symbolic hand-off of his party to vice president Kamala Harris and press the case for what he says is the threat to the country if Donald Trump returns to the White House. Four weeks ago, Mr Biden ended his bid for re-election as his party descended […]

The Duke and his wife Meghan have been meeting athletes in Colombia The Duke of Sussex joined in a game of volleyball on a visit to Colombian Invictus Games athletes in Bogota. Harry and the Duchess of Sussex met athletes training for the Games, which were founded by the duke, during a visit to the Centro de Rehabilitacion Inclusiva on the second day of their visit to Colombia’s capital. The couple […]