2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia ‘on verge of recession’, Putin minister tells economic showcase

Drone attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa; don’t forget about Ukraine because of Iran-Israel fighting, say Kyiv officials. What we know on day 1,213 Vladimir Putin’s economy minister has warned that Russia is “on the verge” of recession as he spoke on the second day of a signature event meant to bolster economic confidence. The minister, Maxim Reshetnikov, said at the St Petersburg economic forum that his view was based on “current business sentiment and indicators” pointing to a slowdown. “Everything else depends on our decisions,” Reshetnikov said, calling for the central bank to show a “little love for the economy”.Russia’s central bank raised interest rates to an eye-watering 21% in October 2024 to combat inflation and kept them at that level until this month when it eased them to 20%. Russia’s economic growth slowed to 1.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, the lowest quarterly figure in two years. Prices are rising across the economy driven up by massive government spending ...

Politics

3 h. ago Canadian rescuers rush to a remote part of Banff park following reports that a rock slide hit hikers

Rescue crews, police and paramedics scrambled to a remote Canadian Rocky Mountain region of Banff National Park amid reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide, causing possible injuries and deaths

Events

3 h. ago I spent £32k of my father's inheritance on a caravan from Britain's 'richest gypsy'... two years later they tell me I can NEVER sell it

Debbie Mularczyyk purchased the caravan in 2022 at Cornwall's SeaView Holiday Park, a branch of Wyldecrest Parks founded by self-proclaimed 'billionaire gypsy' Alfie Best.

Economics

3 h. ago UN: Violence against children in conflict reached 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, with Gaza worst

Violence against children caught in multiple and escalating conflicts reached “unprecedented levels” last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza and the West Bank, Congo, Somalia, Nigeria and Haiti, according to a new United Nations report

Events

4 h. ago Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs

Experts said there are ‘commonalities’ between the diseases which mean some drugs may work for both.

Events

4 h. ago Teen struck by lightning in NYC’s Central Park as severe weather strikes the east coast

New York City, along with Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., were under severe thunderstorm watches Thursday afternoon and evening

Events

4 h. ago Boy rushed to hospital after being struck by lightning in Central Park duing freak storm

The teenage boy was conscious and alert when he was rushed to hospital following the incident, it is believed the electric current transferred to his metal chain after hitting a nearby tree

Events

5 h. ago Learn to paint plein air watercolor landscapes at Jack London State Historic Park

Learn to paint plein air watercolor landscapes at Jack London State Historic Park  Sonoma Index-Tribune

Politics

5 h. ago Council's cavalier attitude criticised as Stevie Wonder and Alanis Morissette music events are set to take over city centre park

Council leader Huw Thomas hit back highlighting the economic contribution the events will have on the city

Culture

5 h. ago Saturday summer hike at Jack London State Historic Park is shady in a good way

Saturday summer hike at Jack London State Historic Park is shady in a good way  Sonoma Index-Tribune

Politics

5 h. ago Stephen McManus identifies sizzling Celtic prospect destined for the top as B team boss makes a candid admission

Big Mick is convinced the next generation of stars are ready to break through at Parkhead

Events

6 h. ago The Bank of England never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity, says ALEX BRUMMER

The latest minutes from the Bank of England show that after an unexpectedly firm start to the year, the British economy has descended into gloom.

Politics

6 h. ago Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey sounds alarm over jobs as it leaves interest rates on hold

Bailey (pictured) said there had been 'signs of softening in the labour market' as a Bank survey found employers are slamming the brakes on pay rises.

Economics

6 h. ago ICE agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says

The Los Angeles Dodgers organization says it asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to leave the Dodger Stadium grounds after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates

Politics

7 h. ago Tributes paid to one of Stockport's most loved characters who's joyous, toothless pub dancing made him an international hit

Dennis Taylor - whose Tuesday night karaoke dancing put The Chestergate pub on the map - has died. He was 72.

Events

9 h. ago Terminally ill gran's heartbreaking message to MPs ahead of assisted dying vote

Jane Popplewell, 63, has been diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, and fears she could die in pain.

Politics

9 h. ago Billionaires' Row 'tramp', 57, banned from Hyde Park over his 'swan whispering' after he rammed a woman with his bicycle who filmed him 'stroking, cuddling and kissing' the birds

An eccentric homeless bird lover known as the 'Swan Whisperer' who lives in a doorway on London's Billionaire's Row has been banned from Hyde Park after a fight over a swan.

Sport

9 h. ago 'Must have bled everywhere': 'Mastermind behind murder of man who was 'tortured to death' in his own home joked about killing in series of text messages, court hears

John Belfield, 31, 'fled' to South America after Thomas Campbell's bloodied body was found, dressed in only a pair of socks, leaving his alleged 'right-hand man' to stand trial for murder.

Events

9 h. ago How your ear wax could tell you if you have Parkinson’s disease, according to experts

You may be able to smell the difference

Politics

10 h. ago Bank of Scotland customers could face major changes in overdraft charges

From now on, all new customers at Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds will get a 29.9% representative overdraft rate – here’s how that change could hit your wallet.

Economics