65 m. ago Rutte calls Russian drones incursion into Poland ‘largest concentration of violations into Nato airspace’ – Europe live

Rutte says that ‘America’s commitment to Nato’s ironclad in every sense’ and he is ‘very happy with the American reaction’Tusk also says the announcement with BAE Systems is “only a part of our cooperation with the UK.”He says he “received another message from prime minister Starmer about greater UK involvement in military assistance, here in Poland, on an urgent basis,” without offering further details. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Sean Penn says he was ‘conned’ by Putin in first meeting: ‘We talked about fatherhood’

Oscar winner met Russian president for the first time in 2001 at the Moscow Film Festival premiere of his film ‘The Pledge’

Politics

1 hour ago Russian hooligans who targeted England fans now fighting Vladimir Putin's Ukraine war

A number of the Russian hooligans who launched brutal and organised attacks on England fans at Euro 2016 are reportedly fighting in the conflict in Ukraine for Vladimir Putin

Events

2 h. ago Trump concedes privately he misjudged Putin with public patience 'running out fast'

The commander-in-chief told his close confidants that may have misread Putin's determination to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Politics

2 h. ago Russian hooligans who attacked England fans now waging war for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine

Hooligans from groups that fought England fans at their Euro 2016 match against Russia in Marseille are now reportedly participating in Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine

Events

3 h. ago ‘It used to weigh me down’: UK readers on why they do or don’t carry a wallet

With research suggesting fewer than half of adults carry a wallet, four people reveal if they still do and what’s insideFewer than half of British adults now carry a physical wallet, according to recent research, with many carrying payment cards on their phones or smartwatches instead.But while digital wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Pay are the default payment method among generation Z and millennials, many people over the age of 44 still rely on physical debit and credit cards. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Yvette Cooper gives powerful message to Zelensky in Kyiv after Putin strikes

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has paid tribute to brave Ukrainians, telling President Volodymyr Zelensky they do this 'for all of us' after intensified Russian aggression

Politics

4 h. ago Putin minion orders Russian men to 'carry wives to the bedroom' to have more babies

A Putin-appointed regional governor has ordered his people to 'carry their wives to the bedroom' in a bid to boost the birth rate and solve the country's chronic demographic decline

Politics

5 h. ago Nato on high alert as Russia and Belarus start military drills on Polish border

The manoeuvres come two days after the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian attack drones

Events

5 h. ago Dad of Russian killed in 'pool of blood' at Burning Man asks Trump to launch FBI probe

The discovery of Vadim Kruglov's body lying in a pool of blood on the night of August 30 sparked a homicide probe by Pershing County Sheriff’s Office but his dad has urged the FBI to get involved

Events

5 h. ago King Charles has 'excessive' daily bathroom habit to avoid something he 'abhors'

The King has some very exacting rules when it comes to his bedroom routine, claims former royal butler Paul Burrell, with some surprisingly 'excessive' demands

Politics

5 h. ago Tosca review – punchy new Puccini rises above the ‘Shame on you’ Russian soprano protests

Royal Opera House, LondonOutrage over the casting of Anna Netrebko didn’t make it to the inside of the auditorium – where roars of approval greeted this high-stakes game of blood-spattered conflict directed by Oliver MearsAfter a summer of institutional mishaps to raise the pulse of the most hardened spin doctor, the Royal Ballet and Opera’s new season was audible far beyond the venue. “Shame on you,” chanted protesters over a powerful PA system outside. Some, standing amid yellow and blue flags, simply held placards. “Art is not neutral,” read one. And indeed it isn’t, though opera’s entanglements in international geopolitics are rarely as visible as at Covent Garden in recent months. “It feels like crossing a picket line,” a colleague muttered grimly.But modern opera houses are well soundproofed. By the first interval of Oliver Mears’ new production of Puccini’s Tosca with Russian soprano Anna Netrebko in the title role, the protesters had dispersed. Controversial as Netrebko’s ca...

Events

6 h. ago Russian drones force Europe to defend itself, perhaps alone, as Putin puts 'down a marker' to NATO

In the years since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has focused on defending its own territory first and resisted lower-level harassment from Russia, like acts of sabotage and intimidation

Politics

6 h. ago King Charles' designer friend BANS nepo babies from his London Fashion Week show after saying he's 'inundated with requests' from 'influencers who are just interested in fame for fame's sake'

British label Vin + Omi will be banning celebrity offspring and social-media stars from its shows, refusing them entry to the runway, the guest list and the coveted front row.

Culture

6 h. ago Plot of land goes up for sale for £750,000 because it comes with permission to build amazing Grand Designs

A plush five-bedroom Grand Designs-style home set among sweeping countryside in Suffolk could be the new residence for one lucky buyer - but they will have to build it first.

Economics

6 h. ago Tosca at Royal Opera: the controversial return of Russian soprano Anna Netrebko

The new Tosca at Royal Opera marks the debut of Jakub Hrusa as music director but also the return of Anna Netrebko to the spotlight

Politics

7 h. ago GPS jamming, spy assassinations and drone incursions: Russia’s ever

Moscow’s breach of Russian airspace has left the military alliance on high alert. Experts tell Steffie Banatvala that it is the latest in a series of incidents that are testing the West’s resolve

Events

7 h. ago Putin's threat to the West: Russia begins huge 'Zapad' military drills involving new Oreshnik nuclear missiles days after using drones to test NATO weaknesses as fears grow over European invasion

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia have ramped up security ahead of the drills, with Poland ordering the complete closure of its border with Belarus for their duration

Events

7 h. ago Royal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro

Dozens of Ukrainians and their supporters have demonstrated outside the Royal Opera House in London against a performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko

Politics

8 h. ago Shannon Miller: Ginga Jay rant proves Black women always carry the weight of stereotypes

Viral content creator Ginga Jay's rant was aimed at Black women being "put in their place" and reinforced outdated stereotypes and a narrative that is exhausting to carry

Politics