Putin the boot in: Kremlin says there will be no new grain deal until West meets demands September 4, 2023 Vladimir Putin has said a deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea will not be restored
Huge US Open shock as Swiatek dumped out September 4, 2023 Flushing Meadows felt tremors last night as world No1 and favourite for the US Open Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Grand Slam. Jelena Ostapenko toppled the Polish No1 seed 3-6 6-3 6-1 in one of the biggest tennis shocks of the year. “I’m surprised that my level changed so drastically,” said 22-year-old Swiatek. [...]
Why Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan is your next adventure holiday destination September 4, 2023 After writing the first official guidebook, Sophie Ibbotson tells us why Karakalpakstan is the new destination adventure holiday seekers need to book ‘‘How can you write a guidebook about Karakalpakstan? There’s nothing for tourists here!” Those words will echo a long time in my ears, and they must rate amongst the last things a guidebook [...]
China and Russia are pushing the boundaries of cyber attacks to harm other states September 4, 2023 Russia and China are exploring new ways to target Western states and companies through sophisticated cyber attacks. We have to fight back, writes Nick Schneider
Doomsayers ‘proved wrong’: UK had third-fastest Covid recovery in G7, revised GDP data now shows September 1, 2023 New figures show the UK economy bounced back from the pandemic faster than had been thought.
BAE: British weapons maker launches in Ukraine and pens deals with Kyiv to help fight Kremlin September 1, 2023 British arms manufacturer BAE Systems has launched a legal entity in Ukraine and signed deals to help provide Kyiv with defence weapons and equipment. The firm said it will work directly with Ukraine on securing partnerships to produce 105mm light guns – artillery weapons. BAE is the biggest defence contractor in the UK and has [...]
Wise breached Russia sanctions with £250 withdrawal and accused of having ‘inappropriate’ controls August 31, 2023 London fintech firm Wise has been accused of “inappropriate” controls by the government regulator today after allowing a sanctioned Russian customer to withdraw cash from a business account. Wise, which allows businesses and individuals to open current accounts and transfer money overseas, allowed the company of a so-called “Designated Person” to successfully withdraw £250 in [...]
Stop the boats? Russia warships tracked by RAF and Royal Navy after sailing through English channel August 31, 2023 Royal Navy warships and RAF patrol aircraft have tracked a series of Russian warships as they travelled close to the UK including through the English Channel. HMS Tyne, HMS Portland and P8 Poseidon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth carried out the monitoring operation of the Russian navy movements in waters close to the UK including in [...]
‘No room for complacency’ on inflation: Bank of England’s Pill hints at 15th straight interest rate hike August 31, 2023 The Bank of England’s chief economist warned that there was “no real room for complacency” in bringing inflation down back to target, suggesting more rate hikes are in the offing. Speaking at a research conference in South Africa, Huw Pill said “inflation remains too high, well above target, and there is no real room for [...]
US Open: Miyazaki comes to an end and Gauff sails through in New York August 30, 2023 British qualifier Lily Miyazaki fell in straight sets at the US Open today as her brilliant run at the tournament came to an end in Flushing Meadows. Having come through a number of pre-tournament qualifying matches, Miyazaki’s first main draw saw her beat Russian Margarita Betova. But the 27-year-old, Japanese-born tennis player fell to 15th [...]