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ReutersUkraine’s commanders say the situation in Kostyantynivka is still under control, but accept Russian troops are active in the cityRussian troops have infiltrated the strategic city of Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine and are now trying to surround it. The entire city is now effectively in a “grey zone”, no longer controlled by anyone, Ukrainian soldiers have told the BBC. “They get into areas behind our backs and in urban conditions it’s extremely difficult to push them out,” says a Ukrainian drone pilot who operates in that area and prefers to remain anonymous.Kostyantynivka is a gateway to the rest of the…
PA MediaOn Monday, the total number of migrant crossings so far this year was 40% down on the same period last yearA 32-year-old man from Syria has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a woman died on a small boat attempting to reach the UK.The migrant was found unresponsive on a boat which had entered UK waters in the English Channel on Saturday, and died despite receiving medical help, the Home Office said.Kent Police was called to the Western Docks in Dover at about 15:10 BST, where the woman was declared deceased.The force said it was working to identify…
Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 ballsVaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India’s one-day international squad. 12 hrs agoIndia
Luke DysonGorillaz played a career-spanning two-and-a-half hour set as they marked their 29th anniversaryDamon Albarn has forgotten himself.It’s Friday night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he’s in the middle of rehearsals for Gorillaz’ first ever stadium show – a multicultural, multimedia pop extravaganza, with more guests than a double-booked Airbnb. As the band launches into Dirty Harry, the long, pitch-side advertising hoardings light up with a cartoon choir, singing the song’s refrain, “all I do is dance”.Apparently taken by surprise, Albarn jumps off the stage to watch, with a broad, toothy grin spreading across his face. Then he spots Argentine…
Getty ImagesThe funeral of David Hockney, widely regarded as Britain’s best-known artist, has already taken place, his publicist has confirmed. The 88-year-old died at his home in London earlier this month, prompting tributes from his contemporaries in the art world, the prime minister and senior members of the Royal Family.As per his wishes, his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney were the only two mourners to attend his funeral, Hockney’s publicist Erica Bolton said.A series of memorial services for the painter are set to take place next year, with the first being held in London in…
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The footage reveals that a series of attacks took place in the space of about five minutesThe BBC has obtained CCTV footage showing the moments leading up to the arrest of a man, following a number of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh.A topless man can be seen in the footage driving erratically before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider, while smoking and wielding two large knives.Police said five people in total were hurt in attacks at various locations across Edinburgh on Friday night and that counter-terrorism police had joined the probe.Two of the injured…
ReutersAbiy Ahmed says he is transforming the economy of Africa’s second most-populous nationEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is the big winner following the country’s general election as his party has retained its overwhelming parliamentary majority, despite the poll being overshadowed by conflict, accusations of repression and little participation by opposition parties.The Prosperity Party, which won 438 of the 501 contested seats, will form the new government with Abiy set to be sworn in for another term at the beginning of October. It is a boon for Abiy’s supporters, who believe he will continue with the economic gains he has overseen.But…
Getty ImagesSir Keir Starmer is weighing up his political future as pressure grows on him to announce his resignation.It comes as cabinet ally Peter Kyle said the prime minister was considering “political realities” after Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election last week cleared a path for him to challenge for the Labour leadership.In the wake of the result, the prime minister has faced fresh pleas from senior ministers to effectively make way for Burnham by setting out a timetable for his departure.And in a major blow to the embattled Labour leader, US President Donald Trump said Sir Keir “will…
Getty / PA MediaThe signs are growing that Monday could see the prime minister set out a plan to stand down.Sir Keir Starmer has always insisted he will not walk away and will fight any leadership challenge.But the mood in government has shifted in the past 48 hours.Several government insiders now think that the prime minister could announce a timetable to quit – as soon as Monday.The prime minister, he said, would do “what is in the best interests of the country”.Sir Keir, he added, was reflecting on the challenges he faces and political realities.The challenges for the prime minister…