Burnham’s visit to Kyiv marks a renewal of badly needed support for Ukraine
Since moving into Downing Street in July, Andy Burnham – a foreign policy neophyte – has expressed strong support for Ukraine. But on Monday he saw the bitter human cost of the war up close for the first time, visiting Kyiv during his first international trip as prime minister.
John Oliver on ‘smart’ appliances: ‘Spying on you through the washing machine’
On the Sunday night episode of his HBO show, John Oliver discussed the rise of subscription-based business models across the worlds of music, film and TV, beauty, food, cleaning services and more.
England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident
The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said.
Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027
Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.
United States President Donald Trump has said he will double tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks and will introduce tariffs on auto parts in 2027, in the latest attempt to pressure Ottawa after tariff negotiations collapsed last week.
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters
The United Kingdom is set to share classified weapons information with Ukraine to enable it to produce its own version of the Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile, designed jointly with France, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on his first foreign trip as the UK’s prime minister.
Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol
Robberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves sometimes brandishing guns, assaulting staff and using sledgehammers, axes and even explosives to smash their way into buildings and display cases, according to a report by Europol.
Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’
Six hundred years after it was built, England’s largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn could now be “shaken to pieces” by aircraft vibrations, campaigners warn.
The public has until 1 September to submit objections to the Heathrow airport expansion, which could threaten the survival of the New Barn at Harmondsworth, considered a remarkable example of medieval architecture.
Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts
The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically, to weaken its government.
Iran has threatened to treat nearby countries as enemies and target their interests if they join a United States campaign to cripple its economy.
Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds
For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala.
Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank
Palestinians face growing attacks and forced displacement as settlers expand control, backed by military raids and inaction.
Israeli military raids and attacks by Israelis from illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank have injured at least 19 Palestinians, according to Palestinian health officials and local media reports.