Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.

Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.

Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.