As the war enters its 913th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, August 26, 2024. Fighting At least 18 people were killed and 37 injured in Russian missile and drone attacks on Sunday which targeted the front-line Ukrainian regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk. The Reuters news agency […]
In the men’s race, Nzioka Matata, 27, produced a brilliant run in awful conditions to break 60 minutes – clocking 59 minutes 48 seconds. The Kenyan’s time was only 11 seconds outside his personal best – set when he won the Padova Half Marathon in Italy earlier this year. Nzioka Matata’s winning time left him […]
Apian Ltd/PA Wire The drones travelled 68km (42 miles) over the Northumberland coastline Drones can be safely used to deliver urgent blood stocks between hospitals, a new project suggests. Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) sent 10 identical blood packs from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Wansbeck Hospital to Alnwick Infirmary in Northumberland and […]
Ms Rogerson‘s role includes checking in, at home, with students such as Kian. From Year 7 to Year 11, Kian found school challenging and had extended absences. “I was probably in like once or twice a month,” he tells us. “When I first met Kian, I couldn’t get a word out of him for two […]
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 24, 2024, 06:40 AM ET Barcelona have included Dani Olmo in their matchday squad for Saturday’s fixture against Athletic Club at the Olympic Stadium as they race to get him registered with LaLiga in time. Olmo, 26, joined Barça from RB Leipzig for an initial €55 million ($61.6m) earlier this […]
The UK must act to curb a sharp increase in the use of racist hate speech by British politicians and high-profile public figures, a UN body has said. Ministers must “adopt comprehensive measures to discourage and combat racist hate speech and xenophobic discourse by political and public figures” and ensure that such cases are “effectively […]
PA Media Janusz Racz, 67, says he is “open to trying new things” A 67-year-old man has become the first person in the UK to try what doctors hope will be a revolutionary new treatment for lung cancer – a vaccine that tells the body how to fight and kill the disease. It uses the […]
PA The funeral of Nell McCafferty takes place at St Columba’s church in her native of Derry. Included in picture is her sister Carmel. Mourners at the funeral of journalist and feminist campaigner Nell McCafferty have been told she was “unique and bold”. Ms McCafferty, who was 80, died peacefully at her nursing home in […]
John Sterling may come out of retirement to call the New York Yankees’ postseason, according to sources briefed on WFAN, the Yankees and Sterling’s plans. Early this season in April, Sterling, 86, stepped away from the booth after 36 years. The Yankees held a retirement ceremony for him. A trio of Rickie Ricardo, Justin Shackil […]
Rachel Reeves has insisted there will be “no blank cheques” for public sector unions amid Conservative claims that the government’s attempt to end long-running strikes has made it a soft touch. The chancellor said there had been no caving in to train drivers and junior doctors, and defended her decision to accept recommendations of pay […]