Russia’s claim of victory in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut suggests that the brutal urban combat that marked the deadliest battle of its war in Ukraine might be over. But what comes next is far from clear. While Moscow is trumpeting a “Mission Accomplished” moment in its war, Ukraine — even as it insists […]

Europe’s most active volcano has been erupting, raining ash which has cancelled flights in an Italian city. Clouds of ash have been spewing from Mount Etna today, forcing flights from Catania Airport to be grounded due to a lack of visibility. The weather over Mount Etna is fairly cloudy and rainy today, meaning it’s much […]

More than 150,000 British children are taking part in a virtual international assembly with Syrian youngsters – inspired by Live Aid. The Sanctuary Foundation and World Vision are linking more than 300 schools across the country online with a camp in Jordan for the Great Big Live Assembly on World Refugee Day on June 20. […]

Rishi Sunak quizzed by BBC on Suella Braverman speeding row Rishi Sunak gave an eight-word response when questioned about Suella Braverman’s parking fine row during a G7 summit. The BBC’s political editor Chris Mason asked the Prime Minister about reports Home Secretary Suella Braverman sought advice from civil servants about arranging a private speed awareness […]

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Covent Garden The King must “grow closer to the people” to ensure the Royal Family survives his reign, a royal commentator claimed. Charles III has been on the throne for less than a year but he has already been warned he will face considerable obstacles as he follows in […]

Kate visits Dame Kelly Holmes Trust mental health programme The Princess of Wales has shared a photo of herself in a beekeeping suit in celebration of World Bee Day. The photo, posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Twitter account, shows the Princess getting hands-on with the bees. The punny caption said the couple […]

A two-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in a small West Yorkshire town, police have revealed. Emergency services were called to Millwater Avenue, in Dewsbury at 10.13am on Saturday after the toddler was struck by incoming traffic. The little girl was rushed to hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead […]

Following Mr Albarn’s criticism of the impact of Brexit, Twitter user Harry Webb wrote: “Try reading the story of the Quarrymen/Beatles in Hamburg.” The Quarrymen was a British rock and roll group formed by John Lennon in 1956; the spinoff of the band became the Beatles. Speaking to Channel 4 about Brexit, Mr Albarn said: […]

Britain is facing a “blockade” on cheese and meat products from Europe as new Brexit border checks are set to go live in November. The extra red tape, intended to “protect UK consumers and businesses”, will mean that cheese and meat selections will be “severely reduced” for the two months running up to Christmas. A […]

A school which was previously the recipient of a diversity award held an ‘EDL vs Immigrants’ football game between white and non-white children with an assistance head officiating, a parent has claimed. Queens’ School in Bushey, Hertfordsbire, within the Hertsmere constituency of deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, was accused of holding the Year 11 match […]