Patriots review, Noel Coward Theatre: An uncomfortably prescient examination of Putin June 8, 2023 Patriots review and star rating: ★★★ There’s an uncomfortable contemporaneity about Peter Morgan’s Patriots, whichfirst opened at the Almeida last July. It takes Putin as its subject and in the nearly twelve months since its premiere, the dictator has been responsible for the deaths of around 9,000 unarmed Ukrainian civilians; many thousands remain in asylum [...]
Tens of thousands at risk of flooding after Russian-held Ukraine dam collapse June 7, 2023 At least seven people are missing after waters from the destroyed Nova Kakhovka dam flooded nearby areas, Russia’s TASS news agency cited the Moscow-installed mayor of the city of Nova Kakhovka as saying on Wednesday. The Moscow-controlled Nova Kakhvovka dam on the Dnipro River was destroyed on Tuesday, flooding a swathe of the frontline in the Kherson [...]
Cyber hack: BBC, BA and Boots given dark web ultimatum by Russian crime gang June 7, 2023 A cybercrime gang, thought to be Russian, has threatened some of Britain's employers with the release of employees' personal data
‘The destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam is an abhorrent act – and a war crime’ – Cleverly June 6, 2023 James Cleverly said that damage to a dam in Ukraine, which Russia is accused of carrying out, is a “catastrophe” and an “abhorrent act”. Ukraine has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam and hydroelectric power station in a part of southern Ukraine “The destruction of Kakhovka dam is an abhorrent act,” the [...]
BAT: Lucky Strike maker has 900,000 new customers in vape and e-cigarette shift June 6, 2023 Lucky Strike maker British American Tobacco has seen its share price jump this morning after its new chief executive predicted a three – five per cent rise in organic revenue this year thanks to its decision to ramp up investment in cigarette alternatives. Its shares rose 1.26 per cent when markets opened this morning, as [...]
All you need to know: Ukraine blames Russia for ‘war crime’ Kakhovka dam explosion June 6, 2023 Ukraine blames Russia for the bombing of the Kakhovka dam, with thousands now set to be hit by floodwaters and concerns over a nuclear plant
“Russian terrorists”: Kremlin blamed for catastrophic Ukraine dam blast that could leave thousands homeless June 6, 2023 A major Soviet-era dam in the Russian controlled part of southern Ukraine was breached on Tuesday, unleashing floodwaters across the war zone in what both Ukraine and Russia said was an intentional attack by the other’s forces. Unverified videos on social media showed water surging through the remains of the dam with bystanders expressing their [...]
Sabalenka vs Svitolina French Open clash the highest profile Ukraine vs Belarus-Russia match since war began June 5, 2023 It’s been 16 months since Russian president Vladimir Putin illegally invaded Ukraine – supported by Belarus – and nearly a decade since the occupation of the Crimean peninsula. But tomorrow, over 1,200 miles away from Kiev at the French Open, is set to see the most notable meeting since the 2022 war began between players [...]
Gold miner Polymetal eyes sale of Russian arm as bosses cut ties June 5, 2023 Polymetal International could be eyeing up a sale of its Russian subsidiary following the resignation of its top two bosses.
British American Tobacco investors hope to cash in on pivot to vape sales June 2, 2023 Investors will be hoping Lucky Strike maker British American Tobacco (BAT) has stubbed out historic misconduct issues and is cashing in on its pivot to vapes and e-cigarettes. The FTSE 100-listed giant will give an update on its progress with a new boss at the helm when it unveils its trading update on Tuesday. The [...]