Politics
Ukraine's Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister amid protests
Volodymyr Zelenskyy defends dismissing defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after breakdown with military chief, sparking protests in Kyiv.
Culture
Rebecca Perry wins Waterstones debut fiction prize for May We Feed the King
Rebecca Perry won the 2026 Waterstones debut fiction prize for 'May We Feed the King', praised for its crisp prose and dream-like tale.
Sports
Tuchel's England tactics leave players 'puzzled' as World Cup exit exposes squad flaws
Thomas Tuchel's England suffered a semi-final collapse against Argentina, with players puzzled by defensive tactics and squad choices that omitted creative stars like Foden and Palmer.
Business
Alvantor Pop-Up Screen Tent: A Bug-Free Sanctuary for Outdoor Lovers
The Alvantor 6-ft pop-up screen tent provides an instant, bite-free retreat from mosquitoes and flies, springing open in seconds for camping, picnics, and more.
Environment
Transport
Three-legged kitten dumped at Battersea seeks home
Hopper, a two-month-old kitten with three legs, was abandoned outside Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. She has recovered from amputation and now seeks a loving family.
Paddleboarders face £1,000 fine without river licence
Paddleboarders without a river licence risk a £1,000 fine, as Kent Police and Environment Agency patrols enforce the law. Ross Mathieson was stopped on the River Medway.
Brent Council proposes 20mph zone on Woodcock Hill after 20 crashes
Brent Council proposes 20mph speed limit and junction improvements on Woodcock Hill in Kenton after 20 injury crashes, including five serious, between 2021 and 2024.
M5 delays near Bridgwater after police incident
Drivers on the M5 in Somerset faced two-hour delays and 12-mile queues after a police incident involving a man walking on the carriageway and hitting cars. The motorway has since reopened.
New overnight Gatwick Express services for summer weekends
New 3.40am Gatwick Express from Victoria and 4.35am return on Saturdays and Mondays from July 18 to September 7, helping passengers maximize annual leave.
Royal Family Quiz: Monarchy, Palaces and Tradition
How much do you know about the British monarchy? Our royal quiz covers kings and queens, palaces, coronations, the Crown Jewels and royal traditions. Fourteen questions for royal watchers. Can you claim a crowning score?
