As the war enters its 883rd day, these are the main developments. This is where the war stands on Saturday, July 27, 2024: Fighting Russian air defence units intercepted 12 Ukrainian drones in the space of an hour over southern Russia’s border region of Bryansk, according to Alexander Bogomaz, the regional governor. No casualties or […]
D.C. United’s Leagues Cup match against Mexican club Santos Laguna on Wednesday will be relocated to Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., after the Audi Field playing surface was deemed unplayable. The pitch has been less than pristine since the United Football League’s D.C. Defenders concluded their season June 2. But concerns around the surface’s viability […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Friday with former president Donald Trump, working to mend their relationship at a time of political tension between their countries and personal tension between the two men. The pair were close allies during Trump’s presidency, but Trump was incensed when Netanyahu called Joe Biden to congratulate him on his […]
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, according to a video released by Harris’ campaign this morning. […]
Maija Karala The small furry Jurassic mammal scampered at the feet of dinosaurs (artist impression) Two incredibly rare fossils found on Scotland’s Isle of Skye are rewriting our understanding of how mammals evolved. While modern small mammals live as little as a year, one of the first to roam the earth, alongside dinosaurs, could reach […]
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 25, 2024, 09:52 AM ET As Barcelona prepare to head to the United States this week for a preseason tour that will see them play Manchester City, Real Madrid and AC Milan, work is ongoing behind the scenes to improve the squad for new coach Hansi Flick after a disappointing 2023-24 […]
Wes Streeting has called England’s healthcare watchdog “not fit for purpose” after an interim report found significant failings were hampering its ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and GP practices. The health and social care secretary promised to “grip the crisis” at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) by taking immediate action to […]
BBC Matthew Sharp has been unable to leave hospital for nearly a year A disabled man has spent nearly 10 months in a busy general hospital because no suitable home has been found for him in the community. Matthew Sharp, who has a range of complex conditions, says he has been left in limbo while […]
Getty Images The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate, after blood stocks dropped to “unprecedently low” levels in England. Officials said it follows a “perfect storm” of unfilled appointments at donor centres and increased demand following a cyber-attack which has affected services in London. O negative blood […]
EPA Climate change is dramatically increasing the frequency of extreme high temperatures in the UK, new Met Office analysis has confirmed. Its annual State of the Climate report says data from 2023 shows the country is experiencing significantly more really hot days. Its observations suggest there has been an increase in the number of really […]