'Operation Dragonfly': Ukraine ‘destroys nine Russian helicopters in successful airstrike’ Dozens of Russian military troops were injured in the attack, the Ukrainian special forces said Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Tories ‘spreading misinformation about Labour’s immigration plans’ Sunak and Hands making false claims about Starmer’s proposed returns deal with EU, says charity The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
If someone killed my child I’d want bloody revenge. But I’d be wrong – as is the Israeli government I fear there will be terrible slaughter in Gaza, and leaders in the UK and the US seem willing to aid and sanction it, says comedian and writer Rob Delaney The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
Ravens power rankings round-up for Week 7: Baltimore jumps back into the top 10 The Baltimore #Ravens saw a rise into the top 10 of NFL Power Rankings after their 24-16 win over the Titans in Week 6 USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2023
MI5 boss warns of ‘aggressive attempts’ by hostile states like China to steal secrets UK intelligence boss will appear alongside ‘Five Eyes’ spy chiefs from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand at Silicon Valley summit The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
‘Like a cat with nine lives’: how the British corner shop has survived – and thrived There are almost 50,000 convenience stores in the UK, offering everything from fruit and veg to home-cooked curries. Here’s how they have fought off Covid, shoplifters, the cost of living crisis … The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK The Met Office has updated weather warnings as the second named storm of the season approaches the UK on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report A US defence adviser to Nato said Russia still has ‘significant’ defence capabilities in the region. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Tesla Model 3 "Highland" Facelift Now Available In The UK. When Will The US Get It? North America is probably the biggest territory in the world where Tesla is present but it’s still selling the pre-facelift version of the Model 3. InsideEVs · Oct 17, 2023
It lifted my grieving heart to join crowds in London on the March for Palestine. We need more of them UK politicians have been shamefully silent on the carnage visited on Palestinians in Gaza. Saturday’s protest was cathartic, says Nimer Sultany of Soas University of London The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
The UK’s busiest airport terminals revealed Exclusive: If you agree with Jean-Paul Sartre that ‘hell is other people’ then Heathrow T4 could be the one for you The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Storm Babet map reveals when and where heavy rain will hit UK As much as 200mm of rain is expected to fall on central and eastern areas of Scotland and there is a possibility of 70mph gale-force winds affecting northern parts of the UK The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Luke Combs review – country star ploughs the middle of the road Chugging beers with the cowboy-hatted crowd, Combs is a skilled performer and musician, but the set is too slick and formulaic to be special The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
Psychoactive drug methylone to be tested as PTSD treatment Exclusive: Trial is first in UK to assess whether drug could offer safe treatment for mental health condition Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Fortune · Oct 17, 2023 French hotels paying up to $1,600 to exterminate bedbugs Hotels around Paris are being forced to fork out thousands to reassure guests, while hotels in the U.K. are enlisting sniffer dogs.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 Senior doctor calls for ‘black alert’ safety system in UK general practice Exclusive: Warning system similar to one used by hospitals would allow GPs to flag unsafe workload levels and trigger support
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 Is it going to snow in London this weekend? Met Office forecasts sub-zero temperatures Icy weather is coming this week so does it promise a white Christmas?
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 UK wages outstrip inflation for first time in two years Chancellor Jeremy Hunt welcomes ‘good news’ – but unions say only ‘small respite’ for many workers
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 Bolton graduates miss out on top jobs because of prejudice, says vice-chancellor George Holmes says employers favour applicants from better-known institutions, as he plans to change university’s name
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 Surgeon treating patients in Gaza says police in London ‘harassed’ his family Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, who has a practice in UK capital, claims it is a ‘brutal attempt at silencing us’
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Watch live: UK’s Palestinian Ambassador provides update as Gaza hospital fuel supply runs low Watch live as the UK's Palestinian Ambassador, Husam Zomlot, gives a press conference at the offices of the Palestinian Mission to the UK.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Electric HGV maker Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy The start-up firm employs around 600 people in the UK.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Russia is sending more forces to an eastern Ukraine city after its assault slows, analysts say Western analysts say Russia is throwing more units into its effort to take a key eastern Ukraine city, after apparent setbacks that have slowed its dayslong onslaught
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 Academics challenge Starmer to accept Israel’s siege of Gaza is against international law – UK politics live Labour urged to clarify its position on collective punishment by 39 academics who say party must confirm it ‘opposes the commission of war crimes’
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 New SUVs are ‘reversing climate progress’ by emitting more pollution than old cars Charity calls for more taxes on SUVs, making them more expensive to operate which would provide an incentive for consumers to choose greener options